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On YouTubeUtah Jazz Win Nailbiter Against the New Orleans Pelicans 
Put Wednesday night’s embarrassing 20 point drubbing in Memphis down to first night jitters, a team still finding its offensive and defensive chemistry, and an other worldly performance by Grizzlies guard Ty Jerome.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 24
3 Takeaways From Jazz's Clutch Win Over Pelicans in Home Opener
The Utah Jazz were able to pull out a narrow 120-119 home opener win vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday night in the Delta Center, making for what would be a game decided by a missed 19-foot shot at the last second from Dejounte Murray.
Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Field Level Media / October 24
Jaren Jackson Jr., Jazz eke out home-opening win over Pelicans
Jaren Jackson Jr. logged 24 points and 10 rebounds and Keyonte George added 19 points and 10 assists to rally the Utah Jazz to a 120-119 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday in Salt Lake City.
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?
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 23
These 2 Utah Jazz Players Deserve More Minutes Against Pelicans
The Utah Jazz's home opener and second game of the 2026-27 regular season campaign is right around the corner––and they'll be looking for a bounce-back performance against the New Orleans Pelicans, who have also started their new year off at an 0-1 record.
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.
Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 23
Keyonte George Showers Jazz Fans With Praise Ahead of Home Opener
The Utah Jazz are taking on their first of 41 home games for the 2026-27 season on Friday night as the New Orleans Pelicans travel to Salt Lake City for a date at the Delta Center.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 23
3 Jazz Players Who Could Use a Bounce-Back Performance vs. Pelicans
The Utah Jazz are coming off the heels of a rude awakening to their new season, as they fell 103-123 to the Memphis Grizzlies in their first game of 82 earlier this week.
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 23
Jazz Injury Report vs. Pelicans Offers Hope for One Player's Season Debut
The Utah Jazz are getting ready for the second game of their 2026-27 regular season campaign for Friday night, as they'll be taking on the New Orleans Pelicans back for their official home opener back in the Delta Center.
Tony Bradley News / SLC Dunk / October 23
Utah Jazz Injury Report | 10/22/26
The Utah Jazz released their injury report, and it looks similar to opening night. It does look like Tony Bradley has a chance to play tomorrow. Or, at least, he’ll be potentially available.
NBA News / Field Level Media / October 22
Underwhelming Jazz look to bounce back against Pelicans
Taking a step forward this season might be more complicated for the Utah Jazz than expected. Questions already surround the Jazz entering their Friday home opener against the New Orleans Pelicans following an ugly loss in the season opener.
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.
Ace Bailey News / SLC Dunk / October 22
Ace Bailey: The wolf being kept at bay
Lauri Markkanen gave the perfect response to Ace Bailey’s performance in Utah’s garbage-fire loss in the season opener. Bailey had a slow start to his rookie season.
Darryn Peterson News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 22
Grading Darryn Peterson's Performance in Utah Jazz Rookie Debut
The Utah Jazz finally got their first look at number-two overall pick Darryn Peterson in a regular-season game in their season opener against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday night.
RECAP: 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 / 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.
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.
Harrison Ingram 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.
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 / Fadeaway World / October 7
Jazz Injury Update: Jusuf Nurkic Sidelined For 4 Weeks Amid NBA Preseason
The Utah Jazz have reportedly lost their starting center, Jusuf Nurkic, for four weeks after their back-to-back clashes with Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets.
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.
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