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New Report on Potential Lakers Trade for Walker Kessler

One of the most frequent trade links to the Los Angeles Lakers in recent months, even dating back to last summer, centers around the possibility of a move for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

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Utah Jazz Mock Draft 1.0: Who Will Be Available at No. 5?

While the action of this year's NBA Finals still continues to unfold, the 2025 NBA Draft is sitting just under two weeks away from kicking off on June 25th.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 16

Brian Windhorst Makes Bold Claim on Utah Jazz's Offseason

The Utah Jazz look to be preparing for an aggressive offseason in the coming weeks. NBA insider Brian Windhorst of ESPN fanned the flame to Utah's recent offseason chatter during a recent appearance on SportsCenter, noting that the Jazz will be intending to "turn it up" heading into next season.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 15

Latest NBA Trade Sets Market for Two Utah Jazz Players

Early Sunday morning, before the NBA offseason had officially started, the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies agreed to a massive deal that resulted in sharpshooter Desmond Bane being re-routed to the theme park capital of the world.

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Desmond Bane Trade Could Reshape Utah Jazz's Offseason

The NBA saw a major shakeup on Sunday as a result of the latest trade between the Orlando Magic and Memphis Grizzlies, effectively sending Desmond Bane over to Orlando in exchange for Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, four unprotected first-round picks, and a future pick swap going to Memhpis.

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20 NBA players who could be traded this offseason

This summer has the chance to be one of the wildest ones in recent memory as some of the biggest names in basketball are on the trade market this offseason.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 14

NBA Insider Gives Update on Utah Jazz, 76ers Trade Rumors

During the weeks leading up to this year's NBA Draft, there's been a bit of lingering chatter across the league linking the Utah Jazz to an aggressive

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 14

Insider Drops Major Intel on Potential Utah Jazz Draft Trade

In what could be a wild offseason around the league in the coming weeks ahead, and especially so for the NBA Draft later this month, expect all options to be in play for the Utah Jazz and their first-round draft picks.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 14

Utah Jazz Host Pre-Draft Meeting for Intriguing Center Prospect

The Utah Jazz have hosted one interesting big man prospect for a pre-draft meeting less than two weeks away from the 2025 NBA Draft later this June. According to NBA insider Tony Jones of The Athletic, Georgetown center Thomas Sorber was in Utah for a pre-draft meeting, while also having dinner with the Jazz and undergoing a medical evaluation.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 13

Utah Jazz Bring in Potential Lottery Guard for Draft Workout

The Utah Jazz are bringing in another interesting guard prospect to take a look at ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft, this time stemming from the Big Ten. According to NBA insider Sarah Todd of Deseret News, the Jazz have hosted Michigan State guard Jase Richardson for a pre-draft workout, among other visits.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 13

Utah Jazz Announce Official Summer League Schedule

The Utah Jazz have unveiled the official 2025 Salt Lake City Summer League schedule for this coming offseason. The Jazz will be taking part in three matchups

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 13

Utah Jazz Workout Top Guard Prospect Ahead of NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz have begun bringing in prospects they could take with the fifth-overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft. A recent report from Sarah Todd at Deseret News revealed that the Jazz have a pre-draft workout scheduled for next week with top-10 prospect Jeremiah Fears.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 12

Lauri Markkanen's Strong Statement After Frustrating Season With Jazz

The Utah Jazz had nothing short of a bumpy season during their 2024-25 campaign. That's clear by looking at their league-worst 17 wins on the year and their fair share of lapses shown on court throughout their 82-game sample size.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 12

Insider Says Utah Jazz Had Draft Workout for National Champion Guard

The Utah Jazz could be looking to add some championship pedigree to their young core amid their latest reported pre-draft workout. According to NBA insider Tony Jones of The Athletic, the Jazz hosted Florida guard Alijah Martin for a pre-draft workout last week.

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The Blazers Must Make Win-Now Trades This Offseason

If the Portland Trail Blazers trade their expiring contracts and high-risk young prospects for win-now players that fit the timeline of their newly developed core, they will not regret it.

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Throughout NBA history, 34 players have recorded at least one triple-double with 10 blocks. How many can you name in five minutes?

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 12

Former Utah Jazz HC Barred From Knicks Job

Amid the New York Knicks' recent efforts to poke around the league at opposing head coaches for potential interviews to become their next lead man on the sidelines, it seems they also tried their hand at a former Utah Jazz head coach in the process, before those talks were quickly shot down.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 12

Utah Jazz Workout Projected Top-10 Pick in NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz have reportedly worked out one of this year's top-rated guard prospects ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft later this month. According to Sarah Todd of Deseret News, the Jazz brought in Texas guard Tre Johnson for a pre-draft workout last week.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 12

Utah Jazz Facing Major Pressure Ahead of NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz are entering the 2025 NBA Draft with four draft picks, two in the first round and two in the second. In the first round, the Jazz will select from the fifth-overall spot and from the 21st-overall spot.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 11

Utah Jazz’s perfect outcome for No. 21 pick in 2025 NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz may not have had the lottery outcome they were expecting, but they still have options to add impact-level players to their roster with the picks they have in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 11

Utah Jazz Workout 3 Prospects for No. 21 Pick in NBA Draft

Across recent weeks, the Utah Jazz have been bringing in an assortment of prospects who could be targets with their pair of second-round picks at 43 and 53 during the 2025 NBA Draft later this June, but now, the team has begun to bring in a few select candidates for their 21st-overall first-round pick.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 11

3 Second Round Draft Targets for the Utah Jazz

The 2025 NBA Draft is rapidly approaching on June 25th, and the Utah Jazz, who own four picks: 5, 21, 43, and 53, figure to be major players in that consequential event.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 11

Lauri Markkanen Announces Major Decision

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen looks to have a busy offseason across the next few months. Ahead of EuroBasket 2025, Markkanen has announced he intends to play with the Finnish national team for this summer's tournament.

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / June 10

NBA Trade Idea Lands Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen With Lakers

One NBA analyst proposed that the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen this offseason. Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Lakers and Jazz: Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz Receive: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, 2025 No.

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Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Report: Jazz ‘Willing To Hear’ Trade Offers For Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen

According to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, the Utah Jazz are willing to hear trade offers for Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen. The Jazz could be active over the next several weeks.