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On YouTubeRECAP: Utah Jazz fall to Memphis Grizzlies in Season Opener 
Game 1 of 82 was not exactly what the Utah Jazz and their fans envisioned coming into this new era of ‘Mountain Basketball’. After a strong first quarter, the Jazz could never put a bottle on the Ty Jerome show, and to make matters worse, Utah’s stars never really got themselves going to counter the career night from Jerome.
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21
3 Takeaways From Jazz's Blowout Loss to Grizzlies in Season Opener
Yikes. That was far from the season opener that the Utah Jazz and fans alike would've hoped for. The Jazz dropped game one of 82 within their 2026-27 campaign to the Memphis Grizzlies on the road, 103-123, in a game that went far from as expected for a team that many circled as one of the NBA's most interesting breakout candidates for this season.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21
3 Jazz Storylines to Watch Closely in Season Opener vs. Grizzlies
The Utah Jazz's season opener is officially here. After a long wait through an offseason with roster changes both in Utah and across the league, the Jazz will finally get game one of 82 kicked off for their 2026-27 campaign against the Memphis Grizzlies.
The 'NBA 60-point scorers' quiz
Throughout NBA history, only 40 players have scored 60 or more points during an NBA regular-season game. How many of the 40 can you name in six minutes?
Every NBA team's X-factor for the 2026-27 season
Who is the X factor for every NBA player this season? We’re not talking about the go-to guy, like Nikola Jokic or Steph Curry. It could be a big-name player, an all-star, or a bench player, but they are the pivot point for their team.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 21
Top 5 Opening Night Performances in Utah Jazz History
I don’t know about you, but I think that we’ve been waiting WAY too long for the season to come around. I can only survive on Darryn Peterson workouts and Keyonte George quotes for so long.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / October 21
Jazz making pair of roster moves
The Jazz are giving former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin another opportunity. Utah has agreed to sign the guard to a two-way contract, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report and The Stein Line.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 21
Utah Jazz Sign Former First-Round Pick Right Before Opening Night
The Utah Jazz have made an interesting roster shakeup only a few hours out from their season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies–– done by making a move to sign on a former first-round pick from three years ago.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 21
Join us for the 2026-27 Jazz season on the SB Nation app
Almost two months ago, we announced the release of our new app, which you can find here or by searching SB Nation in your neighborhood app store. The app is available in North America, and we’re working on Europe and the rest of the world as we speak!
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Jusuf Nurkic News / The Lead / October 19
Can the Utah Jazz Survive Without Jusuf Nurkic?
The Utah Jazz face a mountain-sized problem. Center Jusuf Nurkic sustained a toe injury in the preseason, sidelining him for four weeks. Since the Injury happened on Oct.
NBA News / Yardbarker / October 20
NBA GMs, experts agree Jazz will be among top three most-improved teams
The Jazz are finally ready to compete with a solid youthful core.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17
Jazz bring back 2017 first-round pick after being waived by the Hawks
The Utah Jazz are bringing back a familiar face ahead of the 2026-27 NBA season, claiming veteran center Tony Bradley off waivers following his departure from the Atlanta Hawks.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / October 17
Jazz Convert Harrison Ingram To Two-Way Deal, Cut Two Players
The Jazz have put out a press release announcing that they’ve waived center Jonas Aidoo and guard Tamar Bates. Aidoo had been on a non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contract, while Bates was on a two-way deal.
Darryn Peterson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17
Ex-NBA coach draws John Stockton, Deron Williams connection to Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson
As the Utah Jazz prepare for the 2026-27 NBA season, former head coach Tyrone Corbin believes rookie Darryn Peterson could follow in the footsteps of franchise legends John Stockton and Deron Williams.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 17
Jazz fans will love early Darryn Peterson-Ace Bailey preseason connection
The Utah Jazz are building around a pair of young cornerstones, and Darryn Peterson and Ace Bailey gave fans an early glimpse of what that could look like in Friday’s preseason finale against the Phoenix Suns.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 15
NBA Moves: Jazz waive two; Nets, Hawks trim rosters
The Jazz have waived forwards Taylor Funk and Chance Moore, the team announced, as another round of preseason cuts points players toward the G League. Both were on Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to join the Salt Lake City Stars.
Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / October 15
NBA Trade Idea Has Jazz Cashing In Draft Picks For Elite Defensive Wing
The Utah Jazz might be one of the most interesting teams heading into the 2026-27 NBA season, because after years of rebuilding, they finally have enough talent to compete for a playoff spot.
Kyle Filipowski News / Hoops Rumors / October 10
Kyle Filipowski Still Recovering From Offseason Back Surgery
Jazz big man Kyle Filipowski underwent surgery over the summer to address a herniated disc in his back, president of basketball operations Austin Ainge said at media day on September 28 (Twitter link via team podcaster JP Chunga).
Utah Jazz News / The Lead / October 10
Utah Jazz 2026-27 NBA Preseason Preview
The tank was real in Utah. Nobody can deny it. The League handed down discipline once it caught on that the Jazz purposely sat players late in games to ensure a lottery spot.
Jusuf Nurkic News / Hoops Rumors / October 7
Jusuf Nurkic To Miss At Least Four Weeks With Toe Injury
Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic suffered a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe in his right foot and is expected to be sidelined for at least four weeks, league sources tell NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link).
Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / October 6
Jazz player drops amazing quote in bid to make final roster
Blake Hinson is willing to do whatever it takes to make the Utah Jazz roster next season — even if it means walking Lauri Markkanen’s dog. The Jazz swingman had a standout performance Sunday in a preseason win over the Denver Nuggets at CU Events Center in Boulder, Colo.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / September 18
Why Jazz should trade Lauri Markkanen after Keyonte George extension
Was it really just five years ago that the Utah Jazz finished a season with the best record in the NBA?
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