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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 3

New NBA Mock Draft Has Utah Jazz Landing No. 1 Prospect

While we're still a couple of months away from the debut of this year's rookie class, it's not too early to look ahead at what this summer's band of top incoming prospects could look like, and how the top of the draft may look, especially for the Utah Jazz.

Taylor Hendricks News / SLC Dunk / September 3

The Downbeat: Who is Taylor Hendricks, the basketball player?

IF YOU CAN REMEMBER, Taylor Hendricks was the first lottery pick in this reset era of Utah Jazz basketball. The first flower to sprout after the nuclear fallout of the Gobert and Mitchell trades.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 2

Utah Jazz Have Options for Starting Lineup

With just under two months to go until the 2025-26 NBA regular season kicks off, one of the biggest unanswered questions about the Utah Jazz is who will be the first starting five on the floor once the team's season opener rolls around on October 22nd.

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NBA News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Jusuf Nurkic Disrespects Giannis Antetokounmpo After Missing EuroBasket Clash vs. Bosnia

In today's high-stakes matchup between Greece and Bosnia, there was one major star missing from the action: Giannis Antetokounmpo. Citing knee discomfort, the Greek Freak was notably absent from the court, but, shockingly, Jusuf Nurkic said that it had little impact on the results.

Lauri Markkanen News / The Lead / September 2

Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors Aren’t Going Away Anytime Soon

The Utah Jazz find themselves at a familiar crossroads. On one hand, Lauri Markkanen remains their most reliable star and the face of the franchise. On the other hand, his name is surfacing in trade discussions again, with the San Antonio Spurs and Golden State Warriors both linked as potential suitors.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Utah Jazz 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

The Utah Jazz are entering the 2025-26 season with heavy baggage from one of the darkest stretches in franchise history. Last year’s 17-65 finish wasn’t just their worst record ever; it was a sharp reminder of how quickly the bottom can fall out of a rebuild.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 2

Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic Makes History for Bosnia in Win vs. Greece

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic wound up delivering on Tuesday for Bosnia and Herzegovina in their win over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in the EuroBasket tournament, marking Greece's first loss since being in the tourney.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 2

Utah Jazz Trade Among Most Lopsided of NBA Offseason

The Utah Jazz made a couple of trades across this offseason that would effectively ship out a couple of the roster's tenured veteran pieces to help allow this young core to have a bit of an expanded opportunity for the season ahead.

Ace Bailey News / NBA Draft on SI / September 2

Ace Bailey: Bear, Base and Bull Comparisons

NBA comparisons are hardly ever completely accurate for young prospects. However, they are still useful to contextualize the potential impact of prospects.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 1

Utah Jazz's Jusuf Nurkić Calls Out Giannis Ahead of EuroBasket Clash

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic is currently overseas in the midst of the NBA offseason, competing in this year's EuroBasket tournament for Bosnia and Herzegovina as the second Jazzman to take part in the action alongside Lauri Markkanen.

Talen Horton-Tucker News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 1

Former Utah Jazz Guard Signs With Reigning EuroLeague Champions

A former Utah Jazz guard has reportedly found a new home overseas. According to multiple sources, former Jazz guard Talen Horton-Tucker has signed a one-year, $1 million contract with Fenerbahce Beko Istanbul, an overseas club in the Turkish Basketbol Süper Ligi league and the reigning EuroLeague champions.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / September 1

Which 2026 NBA Draft Prospect Could be Best for Utah Jazz?

The Utah Jazz are set to be one of the lesser teams in the NBA next season, having already finished dead-last record-wise last season, and ranking last in the NBA’s Western Conference offseason rankings.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 1

Utah Jazz's Betting Odds to Make Playoffs Are Worse Than You Think

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA season, there are some clearly defined expectations for this Utah Jazz roster in the midst of a drastic rebuild. After a busy

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 31

Utah Jazz Should Sign Recently Cut Mavericks Forward

Ahead of the extended Labor Day weekend, the NBA saw a surprising former first-round pick hit the open market as one of the league's more surprising cuts of this offseason.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / August 30

Which Young Prospects will Survive the Current Utah Jazz Rebuild?

The Utah Jazz are coming off a lackluster 2024-25 season, but after landing a top five selection in the 2025 class, there is reason for optimism in Salt Lake City.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 30

3 Late Offseason Trade Candidates for Utah Jazz

In all likelihood, the Utah Jazz roster is mostly complete with their offseason moves and ready to roll into the 2025-26 NBA season with a bit of a refreshed unit from how they entered the season opener just one year ago.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

Lauri Markkanen gives Jazz fans hope with dominant EuroBasket opener for Finland

Amid the EuroBasket 2025 tournament, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is playing for Finland and didn’t disappoint in their first-round opening matchup against Sweden.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 27

3 Lauri Markkanen bold predictions for Finland’s EuroBasket 2025 run

Finland may not be considered a traditional basketball powerhouse, but one thing is clear heading into EuroBasket 2025: the team has one of the best players in the tournament.

John Tonje News / Hoops Rumors / August 26

Jazz sign second-round pick to two-way contract

The Jazz have officially signed second-round pick John Tonje to a two-way contract, according to NBA.com’s transaction log (hat tip to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype).

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / August 26

3 Burning Questions For Jazz Heading Into 2025-26 Season

The Utah Jazz are heading into the 2025-26 season with a level of anticipation they didn’t have at this time last year. It may be strange considering that they’re expected to be a lottery team again.

Keyonte George News / Hardwood Heroics / August 25

'He Could Find Better Growth Environment Elsewhere' – Utah Jazz Urged to Trade Rising Star Due to Backcourt Logjam

Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report recently floated the idea of the Utah Jazz trading Keyonte George away in his latest column, as he suggested that George might be stagnating with the franchise.