Utah Jazz

Utah's 123-103 loss to Memphis revealed early defensive and rebounding issues rather than a season verdict.

• Board battle lost: Memphis held a 29-21...

Jaren Jackson Jr. earned a standing ovation from Memphis fans in his first return since the February trade but fouled out after 15 points and five...

• Utah fell 123-103 to Memphis after surrendering 17 extra shots and struggling on the boards
• Will Hardy called it an "ugly game" and tied the...

Memphis pulled away after the first quarter with a 35-20 second-quarter run en route to the 123-103 win.

• Ty Jerome erupted for 45 points on...

Keyonte George, the 2023 first-round pick (16th overall) out of Baylor, is averaging 22.0 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in the 2026 season.

Ty Jerome delivered a career-high 45 points to lead Memphis past Utah, exposing early defensive vulnerabilities for the Jazz in their 123-103 season-opening defeat.

Utah's 20-point loss revealed the same defensive problems that plagued last season, with perimeter lapses, transition breakdowns, and rebounding...

• Jazz signed former first-round pick Kobe Bufkin to a two-way contract as a low-risk, high-reward addition ahead of opening night.
• Blake Hinson's...

Utah heads into its season opener without two key frontcourt options, thinning its center rotation significantly.

• Jusuf Nurkic is out with a right...

The Utah Jazz's season opener against Memphis signals the end of four years of tanking debates, with the team now focused on putting its best lineup on the floor and competing. The rebuild questions are finally irrelevant.

Utah's last-minute signing of Kobe Bufkin on a two-way contract, after waiving Blake Hinson, fills their final two-way slot alongside Trey Alexander...

After four years of tanking and rebuilding, the Jazz roster has won over NBA experts and LeBron James, who called the starting lineup “very...

Catch the team highlights from the Utah Jazz matchup versus Oklahoma City Thunder on 10/20/26 in this short video recap.

Tony Bradley’s absence for the season opener leaves the Jazz without two centers, forcing reliance on Jaxson Hayes and Mo Bamba. Bamba may need to...

• Medical ordeal: Severe cramps and illness sidelined him for 11 games, including a full-body episode rated above 10/10 pain
• Personal attacks:...

Utah's rebuild has created a young core, but rising salaries now force tough choices on who to retain long-term.

• Keyonte George's extension sets...

The article floats Robert Williams III as a speculative defensive upgrade for Utah after trading Walker Kessler, but stresses it's unconfirmed...

The article makes a clear case for signing Kevin Love to Utah's last 15-man spot instead of Tony Bradley.

• Injury need: Jusuf Nurkic's foot issue...

Bailey's repetitive offseason conditioning – track work, three-minute runs and bikes – has sharpened his defense and athleticism, evident in his...

• Jaren Jackson Jr. strengths stand out early in camp
• Rookies encounter notable struggles during training
• Ace Bailey shows clear progress in development
• Offense predictions set expectations for the season