The Utah Jazz have done their share of roster cuts in the days ahead of their opening night tipoff later this week, and now have what looks to be their official 18-man roster ready to go for the start of the new season.
The Utah Jazz might not be winning a ton of games this season, but in the process of that regular season grind, eyes will be locked onto how fifth-overall pick from this summer's draft, Ace Bailey, pans out in his first year on the scene.
More about Bailey and his fit with the Jazz The reality for Utah Jazz fans is that the whole season might always include Ace Bailey – in whatever form.
During the Utah Jazz's final preseason game of four against the Portland Trail Blazers, the night was an impressive one for two-way guard Elijah Harkless.
Things have quieted down a little bit in Jazzland as the Jazz are preparing for the regular season opener. Nevertheless, some moves were made as contract deadlines were hit, and there were a few notes of interest.
Hakeem The Dream, Clyde The Glide, Magic: The NBA has produced some incredible nicknames over the decades. Some, like Magic and Penny, have even come to largely replace the player's actual name.
Through their four-game preseason slate, the Utah Jazz showcased a glimpse of mostly every piece on their new roster in some fashion in the two weeks before the regular season.
Utah has trimmed its roster, waiving Mo Bamba, Pedro Bradshaw, and Sean East II, the team announced. All three were on non-guaranteed training camp deals and are likely to begin the season with the Salt Lake City Stars.
Throughout the most recent NBA offseason, the Utah Jazz have had the challenging dilemma of deciding whether or not to extend their fourth-year big man and center of the future, Walker Kessler.
Among the multiple new veterans the Utah Jazz brought in across the NBA offseason, perhaps the biggest name of that bunch is veteran big man Kevin Love, coming aboard via a three-team trade with the Miami Heat, and now set to start next season in Salt Lake City for his 18th year in the pros.
The Utah Jazz were able to put together a win in their final preseason game of their four-game slate, taking down the Portland Trail Blazers in a narrow 132-129 victory–– a night where Walker Kessler made his presence felt during his preseason debut.
Tacko Fall, the towering center known for his height and engaging personality, recently shared insights into his encounters with basketball legends, his admiration for icons of social justice, and his surprising childhood passion for professional wrestling.
Markkanen had a very nice night overall. His +11 showed his overall positive impact in more than just scoring the ball. His 5 assists were nice and showed that he can move the ball within the office in a nice way.
Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has been among the more intriguing figures from this year’s draft. Widely touted as one of the most talented players in his class, the No.
19-year-old Ace Bailey is apparently not a picture of health right now. The Utah Jazz rookie Bailey is currently dealing with tendinitis in both of his knees.
The Utah Jazz will be an NBA team to keep an eye on this season. Not because the Jazz are gong to make a run in the Western Conference, but because their status as a rebuilding squad with some valuable veterans could create a scenario where a fire sale happens in Utah.
What exactly are the Utah Jazz planning to do with Walker Kessler’s contract extension? Not long ago, he looked like a core piece in Salt Lake City — a young center who could protect the rim, rebound in traffic, and give the team a steady defensive identity.
Utah Jazz forward Georges Niang will be re-evaluated in two to three weeks as he works to come back from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the team announced in a press release.
Jazz executive Austin Ainge says Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere, at least for now. Responding to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, who predicted Markkanen would be off Utah’s roster within a year, Ainge got straight to the point.