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Why Jazz Decided to Play Lauri Markkanen at Center vs. Pelicans

The Utah Jazz rolled out an interesting rotation decision in the midst of their latest loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. As starting center Jaxson Hayes found himself in foul trouble early in the night––logging six fouls in 21 minutes––combined with the implications of being without Jaren Jackson Jr.

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Utah Jazz's Biggest Winners and Losers From OT Loss to Pelicans

The Utah Jazz are currently stuck in the middle of a lowly six-game losing streak following the events of their 113-120 overtime loss vs. the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night.

Kyle Filipowski News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 5

Kyle Filipowski's Role With Utah Jazz Is Becoming a Bigger Question

Through the Utah Jazz's first eight games of the 2026-27 NBA season, head coach Will Hardy has made a ton of rotational decisions that have caught the attention of many–– for better or for worse.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 5

Keyonte George Takes Blame for Jazz's Late-Game Execution vs. Pelicans

The Utah Jazz have fallen into their sixth-straight loss after an overtime defeat against the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday night. It certainly wasn't a game that was totally out of reach for the Jazz, though.

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How many of the NBA players to score at least 1,500 points while also rejecting at least 150 shots in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / November 5

Josh Okogie Explains Why NBA Players Have Friends Living With Them: 'People Can Rob Your House'

Utah Jazz guard Josh Okogie revealed in an appearance on the One54 Africa podcast that some of his closest friends stay with him, but it’s not only for the reason you might think.

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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.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 5

Jazz's Will Hardy Points to Key Reason for OT Struggles vs. Pelicans

The Utah Jazz were within arm's reach of ending their five-game losing streak on Wednesday night against the New Orleans Pelicans. After Keyonte George nearly ended the game with a fourth quarter buzzer-beater, it was determined that the Jazz guard didn't get the ball off his hands in time.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / November 4

The Jazz Peli-can’t snap out of losing streak, their 6th straight

In the darkest, inner circle of the inferno, the Jazz had fallen into, all Jazz fans wanted was a sign of life that this team was still alive and kicking.

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Dream sell out Game 6 of WNBA Finals despite scheduling issue

Jusuf Nurkic News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 4

Latest Jusuf Nurkic Status Update Is Good News for Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have been without starting center Jusuf Nurkic for the past several weeks now. Nurkic had gone down with a partial plantar plate tear of the second toe in his right foot during the Jazz's first preseason game of the year.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 4

Jazz Injury Report vs. Pelicans: Utah Could Lose Another Big Man

The Utah Jazz are currently stuck in the middle of a five-game losing streak heading into their second game of the year against the New Orleans Pelicans.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 3

Despite Jazz's Slow Start, Trading Lauri Markkanen Is Not the Answer

Through the first seven games of the new NBA season, the Utah Jazz have confidently been one of the more disappointing teams throughout the entire league en route to their 1-6 start.

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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.

Isaiah Collier News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 3

Isaiah Collier's Role Shifts After Utah Jazz Decline Contract Option

The Utah Jazz made a big decision regarding the future of Isaiah Collier earlier this week. On Monday, it was reported by Michael Scotto of HoopsHype that

NBA News / Ball Exclusives / November 3

Jazz Visit Pelicans Wednesday Seeking First Win Since Oct. 24

The Utah Jazz (1-6) visit the New Orleans Pelicans (3-4) on Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET seeking to end a five-game losing streak. Utah ranks 15th in the Western Conference.

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Jaren Jackson Jr. News / The Lead / November 2

Can the Utah Jazz Survive the Jaren Jackson Jr. Injury?

The 2026-27 season has not gone the way Utah Jazz fans expected. To start the season 1-5 hurts fans enough. The team either struggles to score or defend, and to add even more salt to Jazz Nation’s wounds, a tragedy struck at the Delta Center.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / November 2

Jazz Declining Collier’s Option, Exercising Bailey’s

The Jazz are exercising their third-year option on Ace Bailey but are declining their fourth-year option on Isaiah Collier, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter links).

Isaiah Collier News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 2

Jazz rumors: Utah turns youngster into obvious trade candidate with contract decision

The Utah Jazz have decided to turn down their team option worth $4.99 million for Isaiah Collier for the 2027-28 season. The 22-year-old guard, selected as the No.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 30

NBA Notes: Jazz, Darryn Peterson, Grizzlies, Cameron Boozer, Thunder

Darryn Peterson is shooting below 35 percent through his first five NBA games. The message from his Jazz teammates and coaches? Keep going. In fact, they’d like the No.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / October 28

Is Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen playing vs. Spurs after injury scare?

The Utah Jazz have started the season 1-3, and there is still room to grow for the young team. They have another game coming up, this time against the San Antonio Spurs, but they may be without one of their key players.

NBA News / Yardbarker / October 27

Jazz's two big trades look rough after injury news

The Utah Jazz made it clear they were ending their four-year rebuild last season when they made a blockbuster deal for Jaren Jackson, Jr. But a brutal start to the 2026-27 season could mean another year of misery for the long-suffering Jazz.

Jazz hit with nightmare injury news as Jaren Jackson Jr. faces 6-8 week absence

Ty Jerome’s late free throws carry Grizzlies past Jazz

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Jaren Jackson Jr. News / Yardbarker / October 27

Jazz hit with nightmare injury news as Jackson faces 6-8 week absence

Jazz hit with nightmare injury news as Jaren Jackson Jr. faces 6-8 week absence

Utah had built a strong backcourt that consisted of Lauri Markkanen and Jackson to pair with an excellent young core in Ace Bailey, Keyonte George and No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson.

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Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Rumors / October 27

Jazz’s Markkanen (Wrist), Jackson (Knee) Undergoing MRIs

A pair of Jazz frontcourt stars are undergoing MRIs after exiting Monday’s loss to Memphis due to injuries, writes John Coon of The Associated Press. Forward Lauri Markkanen injured his right wrist roughly six minutes into the first quarter as he attempted to run around a screen set by teammate Jaren Jackson Jr.

Ace Bailey News / The Lead / October 26

Ace Bailey Is Reminding Everyone Why He Was the 5th Pick

“Do not go gentle into that good night.” Dylan Thomas wrote these words in his 1951 poem. These words perfectly encompass Ace Bailey’s preseason strides.