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Darryn Peterson Medical Update Strengthens His Case for Jazz at No. 2

The Utah Jazz are slowly counting the days down before they'll finally be able to cement their number-two pick in the 2026 NBA Draft, and thus decide who the next future cornerstone of their franchise will be.

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Sell Me On Your Favorite Jazz Draft Prospect

It’s happening right now in the Utah Jazz front office. The front office is holding workouts with different players, reviewing notes from those workouts, discussing player rankings, and conducting background research.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 14

Can the Utah Jazz win a title in the NBA’s parity era?

The NBA is in an unprecedented era of parity. When the New York Knicks beat San Antonio in game five on Saturday, it was the eighth unique NBA champion in the past eight seasons, dating back to the Toronto Raptors’ title in 2019.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 14

Jazz draft: Who should Utah take with the second pick?

The most obvious answer to this question is “whoever the Wizards don’t pick between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.” Right now on FanDuel, AJ Dybantsa is at the highest it’s been all draft season at -500.

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The NBA began awarding the NBA Finals MVP in 1969. How many of the winners since then can you name in six minutes?

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Jusuf Nurkic News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 13

Utah Jazz May Have Mutual Interest in Re-Signing Jusuf Nurkic

The biggest free agent situation the Utah Jazz have on tap this summer will revolve around the future of Walker Kessler. But next player in line for the

NBA News / Yardbarker

The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise

As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 12

Utah Jazz Exec Shares How Secret Their Draft Process Actually Is

The Utah Jazz are only a few days away from deciding who they'll be landing on with their second-overall pick in this year's draft. With final workouts

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The 'NBA blocks champions' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NBA in blocks-per-game since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in seven minutes?

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 11

Should the Utah Jazz Trade Up for the #1 Pick?

There’s only one reason the Utah Jazz should try to loosen the Washington Wizards’ vice-like grip on the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa. Combine

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 11

The Latest Buzz on Utah Jazz's Chances to Trade for No. 1 Pick

Since the Utah Jazz landed the second-overall pick in this year's draft, there's been some lingering chatter regarding whether or not there's a chance that they decide to move up the board in a trade up with the Washington Wizards for the first selection on the board.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 11

The Pressure On Utah’s Front Office Has Never Been Higher

It’s been exactly one month since the Utah Jazz won the NBA lottery, and each day the pressure mounts as we get closer to draft day. In some drafts, the #1 pick is a foregone conclusion, like with Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 10

1 Strength and 1 Concern for Utah Jazz's Top Targets at No. 2 Pick

The clock is slowly counting down before the Utah Jazz will officially be on the clock for their long-anticipated second-overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft.

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The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history

If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 10

Jazz rumors: Why Bill Simmons insists on Cameron Boozer over Darryn Peterson bombshell

The Utah Jazz have the No. 2 pick in the NBA Draft, and from most of the mocks coming in since the lottery, Darryn Peterson should be their pick. Peterson was always going to be one of the top three prospects in this draft, and it makes sense for the Jazz to take him when looking at how their team is constructed.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 10

Could AJ Dybantsa Fall to Utah Jazz at No. 2? Don't Count on It

The Utah Jazz are closing in on the two-week mark before they'll finally be on the clock for their long-awaited second-overall pick. As to which prospects the Jazz will be selecting from, they won't officially know what that pool looks like until the Washington Wizards decide on their first-overall pick ahead of them.

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Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / June 10

The (Short) History of the Utah Jazz and the 2nd Overall Pick

The Jazz are lined up to select 2nd overall in the upcoming NBA Draft, and this is a unique position for the franchise. They have finished with a losing

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 8

Utah Jazz Show Interest in Popular 2nd-Round/UDFA Prospect

The Utah Jazz are continuing to bring their fair share of prospects for pre-draft workouts in the weeks ahead of the draft action set to take place later this month.

Utah Jazz News / The Lead / June 5

Utah Jazz 2026 NBA Draft Preview

The 2025-2026 season felt both predictable and fresh for the Utah Jazz. Bet Decider calculated the Jazz to finish with 22 wins on the season, and the prediction rang true.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 2

Jazz appear ready to move beyond rebuild, focus on winning

The Jazz spent the past several years focused on the future. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, that approach is about to change. As Jones writes, there is a growing belief within the organization that Utah is finally ready to move beyond its rebuilding phase and begin pushing toward meaningful contention in the Western Conference.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Larry Brown Sports / June 2

Jusuf Nurkic slammed for calling his former head coach an ‘alcohol addict’

Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic had a telling revelation about his former head coach during his time with the Phoenix Suns. During a recent appearance on

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 1

Jazz rumors: No. 2 pick plans crystallize amid AJ Dybantsa vs. Darryn Peterson debate

The NBA recently implemented new measures to curb tanking moving forward, but it won’t impact the Utah Jazz this season, who were recently awarded the number two pick in the NBA Draft.

Adem Bona News / Hoops Wire / May 31

NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Sixers, Adem Bona, Grizzlies

The Jazz are moving into the next stage of preparation for the 2026 NBA Draft. According to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, Utah’s focus now shifts toward medical evaluations and pre-draft workouts as the organization continues gathering information on prospects.

Jusuf Nurkic News / Hoops Rumors / May 30

Free Agent Jusuf Nurkic Wants To Remain In NBA

Jusuf Nurkic has no intention of leaving the NBA despite a post that hinted he might be interested in going to Europe to continue his career. Nurkic, who will be an unrestricted free agent this summer, made an appearance on the X and O’s Podcast and spoke about the Serbian club Partizan, as relayed by Eurohoops.net.

Walker Kessler News / Total Pro Sports / May 30

Report: Walker Kessler Expected to Land Massive New Utah Jazz Contract

The Utah Jazz will be looking to put their disappointing campaign behind them and start fresh. And to make that happen, the front office will first need to sort out the roster.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 28

Jazz may want AJ Dybantsa, but Darryn Peterson is who Utah needs

The Utah Jazz recently learned that they will be picking number two in the upcoming 2026 NBA Draft. Since then, reports have emerged, including from ClutchPoints’ Brett Siegel, that the team has a significant interest in AJ Dybantsa, who is expected to be taken number one by the Washington Wizards.

Utah Jazz News / Stadium Rant / May 22

The Utah Jazz Could Make The Playoffs In 2027

The Utah Jazz have a great opportunity to return to the playoffs for the first time since the 2021-22 season, largely due to their front office. They made the moves to get to where they’re at, and after years of tanking basketball, it seems to be finally paying off.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / May 18

Jazz Considered ‘Unlikely’ To Trade Up From No. 2 To No. 1

The Jazz, who hold the No. 2 pick in next month’s draft, have reportedly reached out to the Wizards about the possibility of acquiring the No. 1 overall selection.