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Jazz's Will Hardy Shares Thoughts on Gregg Popovich's Influence

Over the weekend, the announcement came across NBA headlines that long-time San Antonio Spurs HC Gregg Popovich would be ending his legendary tenure on the sidelines as head coach, transitioning to his new role as team president after suffering from a series of health issues.

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Utah Jazz Make a Great Decision By Giving Will Hardy a Contract Extension

The Utah Jazz signed Head Coach Will Hardy to a contract extension that runs through the 2031 season. The Jazz have locked up the coach they believe can get them through their rebuild.

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

4 Potential Utah Jazz Draft Targets

The Utah Jazz aren’t on the clock yet, but they’re already doing their homework. In fact, as they went out of their way for the chance to have the No. 1 pick for the first time in franchise history, it can be assumed that they’ve done as much vetting as can be done.

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Utah Jazz Draft History: Biggest Misses in Last 15 Years

The Utah Jazz are one of six teams in the NBA that have never had a No.1 pick. This year, they have the best odds of landing the No.1 spot. The NBA flattened the odds for the worst three teams in the league several years ago.

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Hollywood loves basketball movies and basketball players, which succeed on the big screen at about the same rate as Shaq at the free throw line, which is to say infrequently.

Will Hardy News / Hoops Wire / May 5

Jazz Announce Contract Extension for Coach Will Hardy

While winning coaches have been fired across the league recently, Jazz coach Will Hardy was rewarded with a contract extension. That’s not meant as a slight to Hardy, who’s done a nice job with the roster he’s been dealt.

Will Hardy News / Last Word On Sports / May 5

Utah Jazz Copying Thunder Blueprint With Will Hardy Extension

The Utah Jazz are betting big on their future by committing to head coach Will Hardy long-term. On Monday, owner Ryan Smith announced the Will Hardy extension, a multiyear deal that keeps the coach in Utah through 2031.

Will Hardy News / Field Level Media / May 5

Jazz extend coach Will Hardy through 2031

Following the worst season in franchise history, the Utah Jazz affirmed their commitment to head coach Will Hardy with a contract extension on Monday. Hardy, 37, has compiled a record of 85-161 (.346) with no playoff appearances through his first three seasons in Salt Lake City.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / May 5

Utah Jazz Make Major Coaching Decision After Worst Season in Franchise History

The Utah Jazz might have never won an NBA Championship, but they're one of the proudest organizations in the NBA. The franchise was a perennial playoff contender for much of the 1990s, 2000s, and the latter half of the 2010s, but just wrapped up the worst season in franchise history.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / May 5

Jazz agree to long-term extension with HC Will Hardy

The new deal for Hardy suggests the Jazz like the job he has done during the club’s retooling years and want to give him a chance to see through the next stages of Utah’s rebuilding process.

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Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 5

Analyst Links Jazz's Lauri Markkanen Among Top NBA Trade Candidates

Heading into this NBA offseason, the stage could be set for another summer ahead, with outlets clamoring about a trade involving Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 4

Jazz's Walker Kessler Reveals How He Wants to Improve Next Season

The Utah Jazz saw some big strides in development from third-year center Walker Kessler this season. He finished his year putting together the best numbers

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 4

7 Former Jazz Players Could Compete in Round 2 of NBA Playoffs

While the Utah Jazz aren't involved in any postseason basketball this year, the team has plenty of former representation facing off in this year's set of playoff matchups.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 3

Jazz GM Not Ruling Out Major Offseason Move

Throughout the past three seasons for the Utah Jazz, the team has slowly been putting the pieces together for their long-spanning rebuild process through continuously adding young talent, piling up future assets, and positioning this group in a strong and favorable spot for the long-term outlook.

Giannis Antetokounmpo News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 3

Analyst Ranks Jazz's Odds of Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo

While the Utah Jazz may not be the first team you think of when drawing up a hypothetical Giannis Antetokounmpo trade, perhaps they might not be totally out of the race when stacking up each team's chances across the league to get such a massive deal done this summer.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 3

Jazz Insider Shuts Down Lakers' Walker Kessler Hopes

One of the most frequent names surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers in trade rumors and chatter within recent months, even dating back to last offseason, has revolved around their chances at acquiring Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Rudy Gobert News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 3

NBA Rumors: Jazz Nearly Traded Rudy Gobert to Shocking Team

It was only a few years ago that the Utah Jazz decided to make their bold, franchise-changing shift with their blockbuster trade involving Rudy Gobert, sending him to the Minnesota Timberwolves for an assortment of future assets and picks and return.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 2

Jazz's Walker Kessler Shares Thoughts on Will Hardy

Since Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler entered the league three season ago, he's been lead by head coach Will Hardy, who's was named as the man to lead on the sidelines during the same offseason in which the young big man also came aboard the roster.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 2

Utah Jazz 2025 NBA Draft Profile: Kon Knueppel

In the lead-up to the NBA lottery and draft, we’re breaking down many of the prospects that the Utah Jazz could draft. We’ve already covered most of the best-case scenario options, but next, we’ll dive into a few dark horse options if the team slides down to fifth in the draft order.

Isaiah Collier News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 2

Jazz's Isaiah Collier Sets Blunt Expectations for Year 2

The Utah Jazz received a pleasant surprise amid the turbulence of their 2024-25 season in the for of rookie guard Isaiah Collier, who ended up exploding onto the scene as one of the best rookie guards in the class, and perhaps one of the biggest steals of last summer's class as the 29th-overall pick.

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / April 18

Lauri Markkanen Open To Staying With Jazz Amid Rebuilding Effort

Lauri Markkanen saw his name as one of the most frequently mentioned in trade rumors last offseason before the Utah Jazz forward chose stability over speculation.