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New Zealand Breakers v Utah Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Opens Up About Red-Hot Scoring Streak

The Utah Jazz and Chicago Bulls battled it out on Sunday night, giving fans a double-overtime thriller that eventually resulted in the Jazz winning 150-147. As you can guess, multiple Utah players were doing well, but Lauri Markkanen was leading the way. He posted 47 points, seven rebounds, t...

Brandon Marcus • 7 months ago

Utah Jazz v Sacramento Kings

Jazz PG Is Turning Heads With Major Improvements

Most people don't envision the Utah Jazz having a season worth remembering, but some people think they are laying the foundation for a bright and exciting future. They have a few young players who could lead the team, including 21-year-old guard Keyonte George. Writing on social media, Ben An...

Brandon Marcus • 8 months ago

Brooklyn Nets v Utah Jazz

NBA Insider Believes Jazz Star Will Soon Leave The Team

The Utah Jazz have been stubborn about their roster over the last few years, but they have finally agreed to some changes. That has led fans to wonder if other, franchise-shaking trades and choices are on the way. All eyes will be on Lauri Markkanen in the new season, and one trusted NBA anal...

Brandon Marcus • 8 months ago

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Utah Jazz v Portland Trail Blazers

Jazz Are Facing Big Decision With Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz recently showed that they are willing to make certain moves, but they have held tightly to their two biggest stars: Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. However, according to Jake Fischer, their opinion about cutting ties with Kessler could change soon. The Jazz will reportedly d...

Brandon Marcus • 8 months ago

Brooklyn Nets v Utah Jazz

Insider Shuts Down Trade Rumors About Jazz Star

It feels like the Utah Jazz have been on the verge of blowing things up for a long time, but the team keeps trying again with the same roster. At the center of it all is Lauri Markkanen, who is undoubtedly wanted by numerous teams. However, Ben Anderson is reporting that Markkanen isn't going...

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago

Miami Heat v Los Angeles Lakers

Kevin Love Has Decided On His Jersey Number With Jazz

Most people expected Kevin Love to be moved from the Utah Jazz, but he is still a member of the team. With the new season only weeks away, it looks like Love will suit up in a Jazz jersey in 2025-26. In fact, he's already got his number picked out. According to Etienne Catalan, Love will wear...

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago

San Antonio Spurs v Utah Jazz - Emirates NBA Cup

Details Emerge About Jazz's Asking Price For Walker Kessler

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago The Utah Jazz might be open to parting ways with Walker Kessler, but they will be demanding a lot for him. Lakers Daily has discovered the asking price for Kessler, and it would cost the Lakers or any other team a ton to get the promising young player. “The Jazz have a high asking price for K...

2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot

Insider Drops Interesting Intel About Ace Bailey's Pre-Draft Workouts

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago Ace Bailey's road to the NBA was unorthodox, although he eventually got a spot on the Utah Jazz and could be a special part of their lineup in the new season. Throughout the draft process, Bailey reportedly refused to work out with multiple teams. Now, Marc Stein is reporting that he was doin...

Los Angeles Lakers v Utah Jazz

Jazz Given Unfortunate Win Projection This Season

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago Things were bad for the Utah Jazz last season, but they could get even worse in the year ahead. Predictions are bleak for the team. In fact, they are historically bad. The Jazz are projected to win just 18 games in 2025-26, which is the lowest projected win total since the 2014-15 "Process" P...

Miami Heat v Los Angeles Lakers

NBA Insider Reveals Major Update About Kevin Love, Jazz Buyout

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago Kevin Love is officially a member of the Utah Jazz, but everyone knows he probably won't be there for long. When Love traveled from the Miami Heat to the Jazz, it was assumed that he'd be a prime candidate for a buyout in the offseason. That would allow him to move to another team, preferably...

Miami Heat v Los Angeles Lakers

Jazz Could Make Major Roster Move With Kevin Love

Brandon Marcus • 9 months ago When the Miami Heat sent Kevin Love to the Utah Jazz earlier this offseason, most people expected his stay would be short. Sure enough, it sounds like the Jazz are still planning to part ways with him soon. According to Sam Amico, the Jazz are expected to buy out Love within the next two week...

Utah Jazz v Washington Wizards

Jazz Re-Sign Key Big Man To Two-Way Contract

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago The Utah Jazz have lost a few stars this summer, including Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Jordan Clarkson. But they have also been planning their path ahead and which players they want to bring back. According to Keith Smith, Oscar Tshiebwe has re-signed with the Jazz on a two-way contract...

Los Angeles Lakers v Utah Jazz

Analyst Believes 1 Jazz Player Could Be Poised For Bounce Back Season

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago The EuroBasket tournament is getting started overseas, giving many NBA players a chance to show the skills they are working on in the summer. One player who is doing a lot of great work so far is Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz. According to Evan Sidery, he is averaging 39.5 points per game...

Portland Trail Blazers v Atlanta Hawks

NBA Insider Reveals Jazz's Plans With Georges Niang

Brandon Marcus • 10 months ago Georges Niang has been bouncing around teams recently, and he was just sent from the Boston Celtics to the Utah Jazz. A lot of people thought his trip around the NBA would continue, but it sounds like he may spend his time with the Jazz in 2025-26. According to Jake Fischer in the latest "Ste...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - JANUARY 15: Kevin Love #42 of the Miami Heat during warm up before the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Crypto.com Arena on January 15, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images) NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE.

Kevin Love Is Reportedly Not Happy In Utah

Yagya Bhargava • 11 months ago The Utah Jazz have embraced their rebuild, but veteran forward Kevin Love apparently has different plans. Love landed in Salt Lake City this offseason as part of a three-team trade involving the Miami Heat and Los Angeles Clippers. The move was purely business for Utah, but the five-time All-...

2025 NBA Rookie Photo Shoot

Paul George Weighs In On Ace Bailey's Pre-Draft Process

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago During Ace Bailey's recent run-up to the NBA draft, a lot of people criticized the way he approached the league. When Bailey decided not to work out with any team, people said he was shooting himself in the foot and getting in his own way. Paul George was one of many to critique him, claiming...

Toronto Raptors v Utah Jazz

Jazz Take Firm Stance On Trading Lauri Markkanen

Brandon Marcus • 11 months ago Just a few weeks ago, there were whispers of the Utah Jazz possibly trading Lauri Markkanen, but now those whispers have been silenced. According to Tim MacMahon, via Evan Sidery, the Jazz have "zero interest" in trading Markkanen. "Although Utah projects to be the worst team next season, the...

Toronto Raptors v Utah Jazz

Details Emerge About Jordan Clarkson's Trade Market Interest

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The Utah Jazz have started their offseason moves, and everyone is wondering what they will do. They might trade away a few stars, including Jordan Clarkson. But new reporting from Andy Larsen, via NBACentral, said that Clarkson is receiving "next to no interest" on the current trade market. D...

Utah Jazz v Atlanta Hawks

Insider Names 3 Realistic Trade Suitors For Collin Sexton

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The Utah Jazz have been pretty silent over the last few years during the offseason, but that may change this summer. There have been dozens of rumors about them trading away players, including some of their biggest stars. Collin Sexton might be on the move, and, according to Jake Weinbach, th...

2025 NBA Draft - Content Circuit, Media Availability and Portraits

Insider Reveals Major Update About Ace Bailey, Jazz

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago The Utah Jazz chose Ace Bailey earlier this week in the NBA draft, putting an end to weeks of speculation and stories about the young player and his place in the league. There were reports of Bailey not wanting to initially play for the Jazz, but that is where he ended up. However, is that wh...

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 25: Ace Bailey (R) shakes hands with NBA commissioner Adam Silver (L) after being drafted fifth overall by the Utah Jazz during the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center on June 25, 2025 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Analyst Praises 2 Jazz Draft Picks

Ernesto Cova • 12 months ago The Utah Jazz just landed two of the most promising players in the first round of the 2025 NBA Draft. First, they rolled the dice on Ace Bailey, perhaps the most controversial among high-end prospects. Then, they landed Walter Clayton Jr. That's why Matt Norlander of CBS Sports believes they...

2025 NBA Draft - Round One

Ace Bailey Admits He Was Surprised About Jazz Drafting Him

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago It was a long, complicated road to the NBA draft for Ace Bailey, but now he finally has a team: the Utah Jazz. The Jazz selected Bailey as the fifth pick in the draft, surprising many people, including him. Speaking to the press, via Bleacher Report, Bailey said he had no idea the Jazz wanted...

2024 NBA Draft - Round One

2 Teams Are Reportedly Looking To Trade Into Top-5 Of NBA Draft

Brandon Marcus • 12 months ago With the NBA draft beginning on Wednesday night, a number of teams are weighing their options and putting together game plans that may help them have better luck. Two teams are apparently trying to climb higher in the draft order. According to Evan Sidery, the Utah Jazz and Washington Wizards...

Cleveland Cavaliers v Utah Jazz

Philadelphia 76ers

Jazz Reportedly Discussed A Trade For Sixers Star

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago What are the Utah Jazz doing? After years of sticking with the roster they have, despite little success, the team is finally rumored to be making trades. A new report from Andy Larsen, via Legion Hoops, makes it clear that the Jazz may have big plans for the summer. Apparently, the Jazz and P...

Utah Jazz v Atlanta Hawks

Details Emerge About Possible Landing Spot For Collin Sexton

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Collin Sexton has spent three seasons with the Utah Jazz, but his time with the team may be coming to an end. If Sexton does leave the Jazz, where will he land? According to Andy Larsen, per NBACentral, the Dallas Mavericks have emerged as a possible landing spot for Sexton. https://twitter.c...

Toronto Raptors v Utah Jazz

Latest Odds Show Betting Favorite To Land Lauri Markkanen

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Utah Jazz shocked just about everyone earlier this week when it was revealed that they are open to the idea of trading Lauri Markkanen. Just a year ago, it seemed like nothing would convince the Jazz to move him, but now they are warming up to the concept. So, if Markkanen leaves Utah, wh...

Utah Jazz v New Orleans Pelicans

Jazz Are Reportedly 'Willing To Hear' Trade Offers For Promising Big Man

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Are the Utah Jazz finally ready to be active on the trade market? They are a team that hasn't done much over the last few years, and when other front offices call, they drive a hard bargain and don't negotiate well. But they might be on the verge of changing all that. According to Sarah Todd,...

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Jazz Will Reportedly Try 'Pretty Hard' To Move 2 Key Players In Offseason

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Utah Jazz haven't made many offseason moves over the last few years, but times have changed, and now they may be ready to shake things up. According to Tony Jones, per Legion Hoops, the Jazz will try "pretty hard" to trade both Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson in the months ahead. These...

Utah Jazz v Brooklyn Nets

Bill Simmons Reveals What He's Hearing About Jazz, Lauri Markkanen

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Lauri Markkanen has been a vital part of the Utah Jazz since coming to the team in 2022-23. For a time, it seemed like he was untouchable and the front office would never move him. Has that position softened after multiple seasons of disappointment for Utah? According to Bill Simmons, per NBA...

Houston v Duke

Charlotte Hornets

2 NBA Teams Are Showing Interest In Versatile Guard Prospect

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Every team wants Cooper Flagg in the upcoming NBA draft, but the Dallas Mavericks will most certainly acquire him. However, there are other young players, including those who played with Flagg, showing a lot of promise. According to Krysten Peek, both the Charlotte Hornets and Utah Jazz are i...

Houston v Duke

NBA West Team Is Projected To Land Cooper Flagg

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago Cooper Flagg just finished his exciting but ultimately disappointing run through the NCAA tournament, and now his sights are set on joining the NBA. Flagg will undoubtedly be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming draft, but which team will be lucky enough to land him? According to Jonathan Givony, p...

Utah Jazz v Washington Wizards

Stats Show How Jazz Rookie Is Struggling This Season

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Utah Jazz are currently the worst team in the NBA and hold an awful 16-60 record. This season is just about over for them, and it's time to look at who played well and who needs to improve. As noted by Evan Sidery, the team's latest draft pick hasn't been impressive. Cody Williams, who wa...

WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 05: KJ Martin #99 of the Utah Jazz handles the ball against the Washington Wizards during the first half at Capital One Arena on March 5, 2025 in Washington, DC. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

Utah Jazz Have Made Unfortunate Franchise History

Andrew Elmquist • 1 year ago The 2024-2025 NBA season hasn't gone according to plan for the Utah Jazz. While the Jazz weren't necessarily expected to make a deep playoff run this year, there was hope that they could finish the year around .500, hoping to build some confidence before rebuilding for the 2025-2025 campaign....