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I Do Not Want Myles Turner On The Utah Jazz

Last week, the Utah Jazz fandom found a new, shiny object of desire. It wouldn’t be the summertime without this tradition; I’ll remember fondly the days when I would contemplate longingly the backcourt fit of Donovan Mitchell and Jrue Holiday, or how Jerami Grant’s length could potentially shore up our perimeter defense.

Jaren Jackson Jr. News / SLC Dunk / September 15

What Utah’s defense with Jaren Jackson Jr. at center might look like

Probably the biggest question for the Utah Jazz this season is at center. After the Walker Kessler trade, Utah went from having a clear center rotation to facing major lineup questions.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 14

One Stat Proves Brice Sensabaugh Deserves More Playing Time for Jazz

The Utah Jazz saw their budding offensive-minded wing, Brice Sensabaugh, put together a career campaign throughout his most recent 2025-26 season. In a

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How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?

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Josh Green News / The Lead / September 14

What the Josh Green Trade Means for the Jazz, Timberwolves

When you think of August, most people don’t think of sports news unless you’re following MLB or MLS. In the NBA, August means preseason prep. However, under the new CBA, small deals continued to happen throughout the summer.

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The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time

The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 12

Ranking Every Player Under 25 Within the Utah Jazz's Organization

Since the Utah Jazz have kickstarted their rebuild process in the 2022 NBA offseason, they've built up a strong foundation of young players 25 and under that's set them up as one of the more appealing youth movements in the league.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 11

Utah Jazz 2026-27 Home Schedule Guide: Best Games, Matchups, Tickets

The Utah Jazz are inching closer to tipping off their 2026-27 regular season with each passing day until things get back in business in late October. That means in due time, the Jazz's Delta Center will be back to rocking at 100% capacity, and consistently offers one of the best home-court advantages that the league has to offer.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 10

Brice Sensabaugh Must Develop One Trait to Secure His Next Jazz Contract

The Utah Jazz are setting up to enter the 2026-27 NBA season with two interesting contract situations on their hands. The first of those is surrounding

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 7

3 Priorities the Utah Jazz Must Address Before Opening Night

The Utah Jazz are six weeks away from tipping off their 2026-27 regular season campaign. And for the most part, the Jazz's work around the roster has been completed before the start of next season.

Cody Williams News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 6

One Overlooked Winner of the Utah Jazz’s Cody Williams Trade

The Utah Jazz made the late-offseason decision to ship out their 2024 lottery pick, Cody Williams, along with John Konchar, to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for veteran wing Josh Green.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 5

3 Small Rotation Changes the Utah Jazz Should Make This Season

The Utah Jazz are looking to make a key turnaround this season in order to go from a team that's competing for a top pick in the lottery to one that'll be trying to make their way into the postseason picture.

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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.

Josh Green News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 5

Why Josh Green Could Be the Jazz’s Perfect Trade Candidate to Shop

The Utah Jazz made a late-offseason deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves last month to send out former No. 10 pick Cody Williams and veteran wing John Konchar to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for Josh Green.

Kevin Love News / Larry Brown Sports / September 4

Report: Kevin Love has mutual interest with 1 notable team

Kevin Love could be coming full circle this offseason. The free agent big man Love is open to returning to the Minnesota Timberwolves, Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic reported this week.

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Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / September 2

Utah Jazz Projected Lineup And Rotation: Dark Horse To Make A Postseason Run?

There’s a new sensation with the Utah Jazz finally looking ready to stop living at the bottom of the Western Conference. After winning just 17 games in

Tacko Fall News / Total Pro Sports / September 2

7-Foot-6 Tacko Fall Is Back In The NBA

Four years after his last stint in the NBA, Tacko Fall finds his way back. The 7-foot-6 giant from Dakar, Senegal, was undrafted in the 2019 NBA Draft despite impressing scouts with his size at the combine.

Tacko Fall News / Hoops Wire / September 2

Sixers bring 7-foot-6 Tacko Fall back to NBA

Tacko Fall is getting another shot at the NBA, and if nothing else, that’s pretty cool. The 7-foot-6 center has officially signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the 76ers and is expected to participate in training camp.

NBA News / The Lead / August 31

The Jazz Are Building One of the Most Powerful Cultures in the NBA

On a warm day in Helsinki, Finland, a small group of friends works out together in a basketball arena. The group consists of Keyonte George, Jaren Jackson Jr., Ryan Smith, and Will Hardy.

John Konchar News / EssentiallySports / August 30

Insider Predicts John Konchar’s Next Destination as Timberwolves Waive Veteran Guard

Undrafted in 2019, John Konchar turned a two-way contract into an eight-season NBA career. He earned his minutes, carved out a role, and became a reliable rotational piece.

John Konchar News / Hoops Rumors / August 29

Timberwolves Waive John Konchar

As expected, the Timberwolves have waived John Konchar, the team announced Saturday night in a press release. The 30-year-old swingman was acquired from Utah earlier in the day in a trade designed to clear enough cap space for the signing of Jonathan Kuminga.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / August 29

Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson had car stolen during pre-draft process

Darryn Peterson made plenty of headlines during the NBA pre-draft process. Apparently, he lost a car along the way, too. Peterson, the No. 2 overall pick of the Jazz, revealed during an interview with ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike that his vehicle was stolen from the driveway of an Airbnb where he was staying before the draft.

Jusuf Nurkic News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 28

Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic dominates in Bosnia’s FIBA World Cup Qualifiers win over Italy

Bosnia and Herzegovina took on Italy in a FIBA World Cup qualifier on Friday and earned a big 78-76 win. Utah Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic can be thanked for the team’s victory, as he went ballistic against Italy to keep Bosnia and Herzegovina alive in the tournament.

Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / August 27

Darryn Peterson says he got his car stolen from an Airbnb

Darryn Peterson is getting a rude welcome to life as a professional athlete. The Utah Jazz star rookie Peterson spoke in a recent interview to ESPN’s Chiney Ogwumike.

Lauri Markkanen News / Fadeaway World / August 27

Lauri Markkanen Projected To Hit Trade Market To Open Bigger Roles For Jazz’s Young Players

Lauri Markkanen could once again become a major player in the trade market, with Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz arguing that the Utah Jazz should consider moving their star forward to create bigger opportunities for their young core.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / August 19

After a flurry of baffling moves, Jazz are now in do-or-die mode

Kicking the can down the road isn't an option forever. Eventually, the Jazz will have to show some sort of payoff.

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Kevin Love News / Larry Brown Sports / August 8

Report: Kevin Love wants to join 1 NBA team

Kevin Love is very much looking to join the party out East. The former NBA All-Star big man Love is interested in reuniting with LeBron James on the Philadelphia 76ers, Dave McMenamin of ESPN reported this week.