Landing Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz might have put the Los Angeles Lakers in a tough spot regarding Austin Reaves’ future with the franchise. Kessler completed the fourth season of his NBA career with the Jazz. He recovered from shoulder surgery as he missed all but five games throughout the 2025-26 season. The young […]
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After the Thunder traded away Isaiah Joe, Aaron Wiggins and Luguentz Dort in three separate cost-cutting moves, Cason Wallace is expected have an expanded offensive role in his fourth NBA season, according to Rylan Stiles of SI.com. Wallace, who is eligible for a rookie scale extension this offseason, said at his end-of-season press conference in […]
The Washington Wizards might be looking at a renaissance fresh off selecting the No. 1 player, AJ Dybantsa, in the 2026 NBA Draft. But there are a lot of details to iron out with his veteran teammates, including Anthony Davis, Trae Young, Khris Middleton and others. Given rumors that the Utah Jazz were in hot […]
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Despite having two big contracts already on their books, the Utah Jazz have a big decision to make with Keyonte George eligible for an extension coming off a breakout 2025-26 season.
The Utah Jazz and free-agent guard Terrell Brown Jr. on Thursday agreed to a contract, according to NBA insider Chris Haynes. The financial terms were not disclosed, but the deal is expected to be a non-guaranteed training camp contract that could include Exhibit 10 language. If the agreement contains that provision, Brown could receive a […]
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The Utah Jazz have agreed to a deal with free agent guard Terrell Brown Jr., according to Chris Haynes. Brown joins Utah after helping the Greensboro Swarm win the G League championship in the 2025-26 season. Brown spent the 2025-26 G League season with Greensboro, averaging 11.9 points, 6.4 assists, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 steals […]
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Warriors The Warriors missed on several major offseason swings, but that doesn’t mean Stephen Curry is preparing to leave. Nick Friedell of The Athletic wrote that Curry has never publicly pressured Golden State to make roster changes and has consistently expressed a desire to remain with the only NBA franchise he has known. A source […]
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Guard Terrell Brown Jr. has agreed to a contract with the Jazz, agent Daniel Hazan tells NBA insider Chris Haynes (Twitter link). While the terms of the deal were not disclosed, it’ll likely be a non-guaranteed training camp contract featuring Exhibit 10 language. That would entitle Brown to a bonus if he’s waived before the […]
Recapping the 2026 offseason moves for the NBA Southwest Division: returning players, arriving and departing players, roster status, cap/tax/apron status, exceptions, extension eligible players and full analysis.
Max Kellerman dished out an eyebrow-raising take about LeBron James.
Walker Kessler’s departure left a gaping hole in the Utah Jazz roster. While the center position remains an issue, the Jazz made the right decision to trade Kessler. Besides dodging an expensive contract, Utah received substantial draft compensation. However, Kessler provided a much-needed defensive and rebounding presence for the team. With Kessler gone, the Jazz […]
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The Los Angeles Lakers have had an impressive offseason. There are still some moves to be made as the team is above the league-mandated roster limit. After LeBron James’ departure, the Lakers made a quick transition as they officially entered the Luka Doncic era. L.A. landed rising star center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a […]
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Beside LeBron James choosing the 76ers, the Jazz trading Walker Kessler to the Lakers for a crazy amount of picks was probably the biggest surprise of the offseason. Utah received two future unprotected picks as well as two pick swaps from the Lakers. The pick swaps are in 2028 and 2030 while the PIcks are […]
The Utah Jazz will be good next year. The question is how good. With the addition of Jaren Jackson Jr. last season, along with Darryn Peterson in the draft, it was looking like the record was going to improve a lot next season. The Walker Kessler trade complicated things, but it’s not clear how much. […]
Last season defense was hard to come by for the Utah Jazz as they allowed an NBA worst 126 points per game. How will they fare this year with Walker Kessler’s departure and a retooled roster with its sights set on a playoff spot? There’s no question that losing Kessler to the Lakers is a […]
The Los Angeles Lakers have responded to LeBron James’ exit with a spending splurge aimed at bringing the best out of Luka Doncic, and fans can be forgiven for being most excited about Walker Kessler. Kessler was brought in in exchange of draft assets in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz, and is exactly the […]
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Although few outside of Dallas have noticed, the Mavericks have quietly put together an impressive offseason. The franchise appears determined to get back to a winning direction after multiple down years. With ascending forward Cooper Flagg already on a superstar arc, the Mavs have plenty to look forward to in the coming years. But it […]
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Wizards wing Jamir Watkins underwent successful surgery on Thursday to repair a torn ACL in his left knee, the team announced (via Twitter). According to Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter link), Watkins’ injury occurred in Washington’s Summer League opener in Las Vegas on July 9, when the Wizards faced the Jazz. Watkins recorded two […]
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Brett Siegel on LeBron James signing with the Sixers, What do other LeBron suitors do (?), Jazz a playoff team (?), first seen on ESPN700 The NBA Insider for ClutchPoints on LeBron choosing the Sixers, Now what for other teams that wanted LeBron (?), Will […]
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The Golden State Warriors could get off Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler's money by next summer.
Former Utah Jazz wing Johnny Juzang has left the NBA – at least, for now – and will continue his career in Turkey next season. Juzang has signed with EuroLeague side Fenerbahce, whose name gets almost invariably attached to all fringe NBA players at some point, yet who have already officially announced this deal. It […]
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Gordie Chiesa on LeBron choosing the Sixers, Wise to team up with injury prone Embiid (?), Fall back for other LeBron suitors + more first seen on ESPN700 The former Utah Jazz Assistant coach on LeBron joining Philadelphia, Is it wise to team up with Embiid and his […]
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