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Utah Jazz vs. Miami Heat: Preview, Start Time, TV Channel

After a wonderful debut to the Jaren Jackson Jr. era of Jazz basketball, Utah continues its east-coast roadtrip against the Miami Heat tonight. Jackson Jr., who impressed with 22 points and three steals, did not play in the fourth quarter after the Jazz led by 15 points in the third quarter against the Orlando Magic. […]

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The Utah Jazz just pulled off a tanking masterclass

It was a sight to behold. Jaren Jackson Jr. in a beautiful purple jersey with”Utah” written out diagonally over a gradient mountain on his chest with a baby blue trim on the edges. Quadruple J — Jazz Jaren Jackson Jr. — had finally arrived. For days, fans across the NBA anxiously awaited to see how […]

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Utah Jazz sign intriguing player to two-way deal

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz have signed Blake Hinson to a two-way deal. In the 2025-26 G-League season, Hinson is averaging 21.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 2.2 assists while shooting 44.1% from the field and 32.5% from three. Probably the most interesting thing about this signing is Hinson’s size. He stands 6’8” with […]

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Jaren Jackson Jr. Debuts as Jazz Fall Short in Orlando: Player Grades

The Jazz successful fall 120-117 to the Orlando Magic in a tight finish. Utah had stretches where they looked amazing and led by double digits, but Orlando chipped away and made enough plays to seal the win. The Jazz hit some big shots and the young guys fought hard, but key possessions and defensive lapses […]

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Utah Jazz vs Orlando Magic: Preview, start time, channel, injury report

The new-look Utah Jazz will take on the Orlando Magic in the first game, with Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams, and John Konchar now available for the Jazz. What’s exciting for Jazz fans is that they get to watch them all together at least this one time, including Keyonte George tonight. It’s the best lineup […]

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Utah Jazz vs Atlanta Hawks Player Grades

The Jazz desperately needed to lose this one, and they did… barely. 119-121 was the final score to this exciting game. The Hawks benefited from a monster game from Jock Landale, who lead the team in scoring with 26 points, to go along with 11 rebounds, and 5 assists. That guy seems to be pretty […]

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Utah Jazz trade for Boston Celtics center

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz traded for Chris Boucher of the Boston Celtics. It was a move with many moving parts that leaked out slowly after it was done. The first, Utah is apparently waiving Chris Boucher. To make the deal happen, the Jazz sent Boston John Tonje to make everything work. Why […]

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Here’s the new-look Jazz roster after the 2026 NBA trade deadline

It’s been a much more interesting NBA Trade Deadline than Utah Jazz fans ever expected. The trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. has signaled a clear shift toward a more winning focus next season. Here’s a summary of where things stand for the team after the NBA trade deadline: The players and picks the Jazz acquired: […]

4 days ago | 1 read

Preview: Utah Jazz pass by Atlanta Hawks on the tanking trail

Not to sound arrogant, but I feel empathetic toward the Atlanta Hawks right now. They’re a team that sincerely felt capable of competing in the playoffs at the dawn of this season, but are now torn to pieces. Atlanta’s former self can be seen in just the scraps left behind in the trade deadline, but […]

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Utah Jazz trade draft rights of lesser known player to the Thunder

According to Brandon Rahbar, the Utah Jazz have traded the draft rights to Balsa Koprivica for cash considerations. File this one under players that I didn’t realize the Jazz had. Koprivica was drafted in the second round by the Detroit Pistons in 2021. The Jazz acquired those rights in 2024 from the Los Angeles Clippers. […]

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Utah’s patient rebuild vs Washington’s hasty hyper-construction

There exist two rebuilding forces in today’s NBA. Though similar in intent, they are vastly different in method. And thanks to the recent action on the trade block, two perfect anecdotal examples have surfaced in two of the league’s franchises. The Washington Wizards and the Utah Jazz. Two teams united in purpose, but divided in […]

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Utah Jazz trade update: Jock Landale out, Lonzo Ball in, Lonzo Ball back out

What’s this feeling in my head? Whiplash? Dizziness? The Utah Jazz are not finished making last-second moves before the Feb 5 trade deadline after an eight-player swaperoo that sent Clayton, Hendricks, Anderson, Niang, and three firsts to Memphis in exchange for Jaren Jackson Jr, John Konchar, Vince Williams, and Jock Landale. RELATED: Utah trades for […]

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Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers: Player Grades

February 3rd, 2026 offered a fascinating piece of juxtaposition for Jazz fans. In the morning, we get as exhilarating a deal as could’ve been whipped up on the trade machine, promising high aspirations and higher stakes starting in 2026-2027. In the evening, a contest between two organizations battling to have the lowest aspirations of the […]

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The Downbeat: Utah trades for Jaren Jackson Jr, a history

They did it. The Utah Jazz front office pooled its expansive war chest of assets and took aim at a game-changing, contribute-today type of player. From my home in Japan, I woke up to a vibrating hailstorm of NBA alerts, which made my 7:00 alarm entirely obsolete. Much better to be awoken by good news […]

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Post Game Recap: Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers

With the Utah Jazz limited to 8 players tonight, due to the Jazz’s blockbuster trade acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. (and “illnesses”), they still found a way to beat the Pacers 131-122. The Pacers also had an unfortunate case of the flu, which happened to spread throughout their entire team; ultimately leaving them with 7 […]

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Utah Jazz trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. from the Memphis Grizzlies

According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz have traded for Jaren Jackson Jr. Also included in the trade are John Konchar, Jock Landale, and Vince Williams Jr. Utah sends Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niange, and three picks. What are those picks? They include the most favorable 2027 first-round pick between Utah/Cleveland/Minnesota, […]

6 days ago | 1 read

Utah Jazz vs Indiana Pacers preview: Nothin’ ethical about it

The road trip continues, as the Jazz are welcomed by our fellow bottom-of-the-league dwellers in Indiana. Viewers have been warned: This game will contain a substantial amount of unethical tanking. Utah is slowly sinking into what they were always meant to become, currently sitting 13th in the West with a 15-35 record. Whilst our fellow […]

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Utah Jazz get zero all-star bids as Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George miss the cut

Any hope that the Utah Jazz could get a player to Los Angeles for NBA All-star weekend now resides in the form of an injury replacement. And even then, it’s a long shot. On Sunday, the NBA announced its Western Conference all-star rosters, and candidates Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen failed to make the list […]

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8 days ago | 1 read

Utah Jazz vs Brooklyn Nets Player Grades

The Jazz lost this one 109-99 to the Brooklyn Nets. They kept it close for the majority of this game, but in the end Cam Thomas and Egor Demin outgunned the Jazz. That pretty much sums this one up. I think the tanking this year has numbed my brain, but it will all be worth […]

10 days ago | 2 reads