Feb 12, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang (33) shoots during warm ups before a game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Utah Jazz Release 3-Year NBA Player

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Jun 30, 2025 11:47 AM ET

Johnny Juzang has spent each of his first three seasons in the NBA with the Utah Jazz.

Last season, the 24-year-old averaged 8.9 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 42.9% from the field and 37.6% from the three-point range in 64 games.

On Monday, ESPN's Shams Charania reported the news that the Jazz will now waive Juzang.

Via Charania: "The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. The 24-year-old started 18 games and averaged 8 points in 20 minutes last season, shooting 38% from 3, and will receive interest from teams."

The Utah Jazz are waiving forward Johnny Juzang, making him a free agent, sources tell ESPN. The 24-year-old started 18 games and averaged 8 points in 20 minutes last season, shooting 38% from 3, and will receive interest from teams.
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025

Juzang played his college basketball for UCLA and Kentucky.

He has NBA career averages of 7.9 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest while shooting 42.1% from the field and 36.3% from the three-point range in 102 games.

This article first appeared on Fastbreak on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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