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Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks Player Grades

The Jazz’s hot start wasn’t enough to overcome the Knicks. The season is almost over, stay strong Jazz nation! Hopefully all these losses will be worth it and Utah will finally jump in the lottery, but until then all we can do is watch the games and hope for the best. Keyonte George – B+ […]

about 17 hours ago | 0 reads

Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks recap: A hero’s return, a new beginning

I can remember driving southbound on Utah’s I-15 as the music from my stereo was drowned out by the hum of an approaching vehicle that was clearly far more powerful than my humble, practical sedan. My jaw tumbled into my lap as a dark blur formed into a Lamborghini — and it was going to […]

about 17 hours ago | 0 reads

2026 NBA Draft Profile: Kingston Flemings – The Streaky Supernova

NBA fans have been paying very close attention to this draft because of three names in particular: Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer, and AJ Dybantsa, with the occasional Big Board having UNC’s Caleb Wilson thrown in the mix. Rightly so; all four of them have had incredible seasons, but juuuuuust outside of all of that hype […]

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about 21 hours ago | 0 reads

Utah Jazz vs New York Knicks preview: There’s only one goal in mind

Did anyone else have a good Tuesday afternoon? What did you say? ██ ███████ dropping █ points? I have no idea what you’re implying. You’re speaking nonsense. Over here, we’re only focused on things that are actually real and matter, such as Utah staying inside the top five so they can have the best chance […]

1 day ago | 0 reads

NBA Trade Rumor: Utah Jazz shopped Walker Kessler at trade deadline?

On the Jovan Buha podcast, Eric Pincus revealed the Utah Jazz had shopped Walker Kessler. You can listen to the time-stamped segment below Pincus, discussing potential offseason targets for the Lakers, talked about Walker Kessler who is coming off an injury. He says that he heard that the Jazz… “had shopped him a little bit […]

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Report: Utah Jazz interested in Lakers’ Austin Reaves

According to Eric Pincus, the Utah Jazz are interested in Austin Reaves. In this episode of the Jovan Buha podcast, you can listen to it. Pincus says: “I’ve heard that the Utah Jazz like Austin Reaves. I don’t think that’s a shock, but I’ve heard that that’s one of the teams that’s interested in Austin […]

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NBA Draft Profile: AJ Dybantsa is the prize of the class

The top of the 2026 NBA Draft class is dominated by three names: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cameron Boozer. Three players, each appealing for their own reasons. We have Dybantsa, a dynamic, flexible scorer with a refined taste for shot selection, draws fouls like an NBA superstar, and has an unmatched competitive drive despite […]

2 days ago | 0 reads

Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors: recap and final score

The Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors in a game they really needed to lose 119-116. The first thing that needs to be said here is that the Golden State Warriors are pathetic from top to bottom. It starts with Steve Kerr, who decided to whine after the game was over about the number […]

3 days ago | 1 read

Utah Jazz vs Golden State Warriors Player Grades

Auditions for next year’s roster continued in earnest Monday night when the shorthanded Utah Jazz took on the equally decimated Golden State Warriors at the Delta Center. News surfaced earlier that day that the Jazz released guard Vince Williams Jr, adding more incentive for players like Elijah Harkless, Blake Hinson, Oscar Tshiebwe and Cody Williams […]

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3 days ago | 1 read

REPORT: The Utah Jazz Waive Vince Williams Jr.

It’s been reported by multiple outlets now that the Utah Jazz have waived Vince Williams Jr. The news was expected; Williams Jr. tore his left ACL after colliding with Houston Rockets Forward Tari Eason on February 23rd. After being acquired with Jaren Jackson Jr. in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, Williams Jr. only appeared […]

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3 days ago | 1 read

2026 NBA Draft Scouting Profile: Darryn Peterson

Darryn Peterson is currently the overall choice to go number one. This isn’t a scenario like last season with Cooper Flagg, who was guaranteed the number one spot. But Peterson is not far off of Flagg prospect-wise, and in any other draft—maybe one AJ Dybantsa isn’t in—Peterson would be the clear number one selection, with […]

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3 days ago | 0 reads

Utah Jazz sign intriguing center to second 10-day contract

According to Michael Scotto, the Utah Jazz have signed center Mo Bamba to a second 10-day contract. Bamba fills a need with the injuries to Walker Kessler and Jusuf Nurkic. We’ll see if this amounts to anything but it’s clear that the Jazz are more interested in giving center minutes to Kyle Filipowski. That said, […]

4 days ago | 0 reads

Utah Jazz vs Milwaukee Bucks: Recap and final score

The Utah Jazz didn’t have enough to take out the Milwaukee Bucks, who now have Giannis Antetokounmpo back. With Giannis, the Bucks were able to consistently build leads against the Jazz, but would lose those leads in the minutes that Giannis was off the court. It’s a successful end for the Bucks, who win 113-99 […]

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5 days ago | 1 read

Utah Jazz vs Milwaukee Bucks preview: A deer in headlights

The Jazz came into the nation’s capital with their heart on their sleeve, and were only left with shattered dreams. They had lost the first of a 2-game regular season series against the Wizards with a heart-crushing loss, despite Trae Young making an appearance through two and a half quarters. All they can do now […]

5 days ago | 2 reads

Utah Jazz Reacts: Jazz fans think this player will be an All-Star next season

The Utah Jazz are near the end of a difficult four years of rebuilding. They’ve had successes and failures with their picks and development. Luckily, the successes have seemingly outweighed the failures. The Jazz have not been lucky on lottery night the last three seasons. Maybe this fourth season is the charm? Despite the bad […]

6 days ago | 3 reads

Utah Jazz Reacts Survey: All-Star and Tanking Questions

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NBA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Jazz fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. The Utah Jazz are at the tail-end of their stretch of tanking they’ve done to maximize […]

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6 days ago | 2 reads

Utah Jazz vs Washington Wizards, Tank Battle!

The Wizards out-tanked the Jazz tonight. Collier, and Ace had enough of losing and took this game over. While the Jazz did slip a spot in the lottery odds, remember, it’s a marathon, not a sprint, and the Jazz still have plenty of time to jump back up. For now we can all enjoy the […]

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7 days ago | 4 reads

Utah Jazz vs. Washington Wizards: Recap and Final Score

The Utah Jazz won (or lost, from a tanking lens) against the Washington Wizards, with a final score of 122-112 Funny enough, Trae Young made his Wizards debut tonight. Conveniently, he was on a 20-minute restriction and didn’t play in the final quarter of the game (but what about anti-competitive behavior and integrity of the […]

7 days ago | 4 reads

Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers: Recap and final score

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Sixers, 106-102. For the most part, it was a duel between Keyonte George and Tyrese Maxey. George scored 30 points on 10/24 shooting from the field (41.7%) and 5/11 (45.5%) from three. It was very clear that Keyonte George was the equal of Tyrese Maxey, if not better. […]

8 days ago | 2 reads

MO BAMBA and other Utah Jazz player grades vs 76ers, I guess

It certainly seemed like Utah was going to run away with it in Philadelphia, leading for most of the fourth quarter before the home Sixers slipped ahead to win 106-102. Utah maintains its tank race momentum (phew), and Philly advances without the services of Joel Embiid, but what’s new? Well… Mo Bamba – A It […]

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8 days ago | 3 reads

Elijah Harkless: The Next Defensive Juggernaut?

A lot could be said about the game the other day between the Utah Jazz and the Denver Nuggets: Jokic’s antics, the officiating, or the absolute battle we saw between Jamal Murray and Keyonte George. Something else entirely caught my eye, though. When I saw it at first I was beyond perplexed, but as I […]

8 days ago | 4 reads

Utah Jazz vs Philadelphia 76ers: preview, start time, how to watch

The Utah Jazz will head to Philadelphia to take on the 76ers with a chance to improve their draft positioning even more. The Sixers will be without some key players so it makes this a little interesting for the Jazz. The Jazz will also be shorthanded with their standard injuries. The big takeaway here is […]

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8 days ago | 1 read