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Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen Has Career-High Night Overseas

Despite the Utah Jazz being smack-dab in the middle of their offseason with a couple of months to go before the next regular season gets underway, the work hasn't stopped for star forward Lauri Markkanen, who's currently overseas competing with Finland as a part of the 2025 EuroBasket tournament.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 8

Former Utah Jazz Wing Sounds Off on Betting Controversy

Earlier this offseason, Detroit Pistons wing and former member of the Utah Jazz, Malik Beasley, was hit with a serious accusation linking him as the latest player involved in a betting scandal, being investigated by the league, and putting his NBA future in jeopardy without a final verdict from the league's findings.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 8

Insider Shuts Down Potential Utah Jazz Free Agency Signing

While we're heading into the dreary days of the NBA offseason with most of the action from the past few weeks settled, there still remain a few notable names left on the free agent market awaiting a home ahead of next season, with one of the biggest names being Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 8

Details Emerge on Utah Jazz’s Upcoming City Edition Jersey

It looks like we have some new hints as to how the Utah Jazz's 2025-26 City Edition uniform will look come next season. In a recent X post from ProLine Mockups, the Jazz's City Edition jersey has been confirmed to have a black base with white wordmark and numbers, with potential for a recolored "Dark Mode" jersey that debuted in 2020.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 7

Utah Jazz Land Number One Pick in Way-Too-Early Draft Prediction

With the 2025 NBA Draft cycle now wrapped up with rookies preparing to take on their first year pro, some eyes around the league have already begun looking towards the 2026 class on the horizon and the generational potential that group of incoming young talent could pan out to present.

Georges Niang News / NBA Analysis Network / August 7

Georges Niang once said it was an honor to be compared to Utah Jazz star, playing together is not certain

Two high profile NBA players ended up on the Utah Jazz this summer, although it is unclear if they will ever play together. The Utah Jazz were the team with the worst record in the NBA last season, and their offseason moves make it uncertain whether they will improve.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 7

Utah Jazz’s Final Shot Belongs to Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz's roster will be set to look a bit different heading into next year compared to how they entered their latest campaign, with multiple key veterans now shipped out of the picture, now set to turn the clock back and focus on the young talent in the building.

NBA News / NBA Draft on SI / August 6

Undrafted Rookie Included in Recent Trade Between Celtics, Jazz

Despite going undrafted in the 2025 NBA Draft, it hasn't taken RJ Luis Jr. very long to draw interest from teams around the league. The former St. John's star was signed by Utah shortly after the draft, and a few months later, Luis was included in a recent trade between the Jazz and Celtics.

Kevin Love News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 6

Insider Suggests Surprise Landing Spot for Utah Jazz's Kevin Love

We're a few weeks removed from the Utah Jazz's three-team deal with the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers, and still, Kevin Love remains on the roster, with the focus centered upon a buyout soon to come for the 36-year-old league vet.

Georges Niang News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 6

New Details Emerge on Utah Jazz's Georges Niang Trade

The Utah Jazz made a late offseason trade on Tuesday with the Boston Celtics in order to bring back an old friend from a few years back, acquiring Georges Niang and two second-round picks in exchange for undrafted rookie RJ Luis Jr.

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / August 6

Gilbert Arenas praises John Stockton’s durability

Gilbert Arenas has had his troubles both on and off the basketball court, yet, he understands the game. Arenas once explained how Utah Jazz legendary point guard John Stockton could have been even greater if he focused on scoring, thanks to his durability.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 6

Updated Utah Jazz Depth Chart After Georges Niang Trade

The Utah Jazz made a late offseason move to their roster on Tuesday with their trade to acquire Georges Niang from the Boston Celtics. According to ESPN insider Shams Charania, the Jazz have traded RJ Luis Jr.

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Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / August 6

3 Reasons Why The Utah Jazz Won The 2025 NBA Draft

Teams like the San Antonio Spurs and the Philadelphia 76ers had a great time at the draft due to their lottery luck. However, despite losing in the lottery, the Utah Jazz arguably were the biggest winners of the 2025 NBA Draft.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 5

Kevin Love reportedly has preferred buyout destination

Kevin Love is eyeing a return to his roots.

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Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / August 5

Jazz Newcomer Georges Niang Could Slide Right Into Starting Role

Georges Niang is being traded to the Utah Jazz and he may cruise his way into the starting lineup the minute he arrives. That’s good NBA work if you can get it.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 5

Celtics trade recent acquisition, picks to Jazz for rookie

Utah is utilizing part of the $26.6M trade exception created in last month’s three-team trade in which Utah dealt John Collins to the Clippers, Bobby Marks of ESPN tweets.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 5

Former Utah Jazz Forward Among Most Overlooked Players in NBA

While he might be a few years removed from the roster, former Utah Jazz forward (and current member of the Phoenix Suns) Royce O'Neale may be among the most underrated NBA players, not just of the past season, but perhaps from across the past half-decade.

Richard Jefferson News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 5

Richard Jefferson Makes Viral Statement on Utah Jazz Legend

When sorting through the best players in NBA history to never win a title, who would land atop the list as the number one name that's gone ringless through their career?

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 5

Insider Gets Honest on Utah Jazz's Offseason Moves

With just over two months to go until next NBA season kicks off, most of the dust has settled surrounding the summer moves across the league, including the Utah Jazz, who made their fair share of roster tweaks in recent months.

Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / August 4

Kevin Love Eyeing Another Move After Trade to Jazz

It didn’t take long. Less than a month after being traded from the Heat to the Jazz, former Cavaliers big man Kevin Love may already be looking for a way out of Utah.

Jaden Springer News / Hoops Rumors / August 1

Pelicans sign former first-round pick

The Pelicans have signed free agent guard Jaden Springer, the team announced in a press release. The No. 28 pick in the 2021 draft, Springer played a limited role in Philadelphia across two-and-a-half seasons before being sent to Boston at the 2024 trade deadline.

Lauri Markkanen News / Yardbarker / July 30

Are Jazz finally ready to part ways with All-Star forward?

The Jazz's rebuilding project feels like it’s accelerating, and Lauri Markkanen might be the next domino to fall.

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Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / July 30

Utah Has Cap Room To Still Make Huge Splash, Interest In Restricted Free Agents?

The Utah Jazz are one of two NBA teams under the salary cap. Therefore, the Jazz are one of the few teams that could make a realistic run at one of the league’s four restricted free agents.

Jaden Springer News / Hoops Rumors / July 24