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Keep up with the latest Utah Jazz Basketball News. The Northwest Division Jazz are led by a number of great players including Donovan Mitchell, Bojan Bogdanovic and also center Rudy Gobert. Will Hardy is the head coach of the team and he will expect his team to play hard each and every night. Will the team have the right chemistry this season to make another playoff run and win an NBA championship?

Utah Jazz Basketball News

Jazz Discussed Trades For Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz have discussed trades for Walker Kessler, sources confirmed to Eric Pincus of Bleacher Report. Kessler was reportedly a target for the Knicks earlier this offseason. Kessler lost [...]

RealGM Radio: David Locke, Adam Mares On The Northwest Division (Aug 2024)

Host Danny Leroux, David Locke of the Utah Jazz and Locked on Podcast Network and Adam Mares of DNVR break down the Northwest Division. They discuss how the Jazz, Nuggets, [...]

Patty Mills, Jazz Agree To One-Year, $3.3M Deal

The Utah Jazz and veteran guard Patty Mills have agreed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract. This is a veteran minimum deal for Mills and will reportedly be fully guaranteed [...]

Johnny Juzang Contract Fully Guaranteed For Next Season

Johnny Juzang's four-year, $12 million contract with the Utah Jazz is fully guaranteed for next season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. The rest of the contract is non-guaranteed. The [...]

Babacar Sane, Jazz Sign Training Camp Deal

The Utah Jazz have signed forward Babacar Sane to a non-guaranteed training camp contract. Sane will compete for a standard or two-way roster spot with the Jazz during the preseason. [...]

Kyle Filipowski, Jazz Sign Four-Year, $12M Deal

The Utah Jazz used their remaining $3 million in cap space to sign Kyle Filipowski to a four-year, $12 million deal. The deal is the largest for a player selected [...]

Jazz Sign Oscar Tshiebwe To Two-Way Contract, Waive Taevion Kinsey

The Utah Jazz have signed forward Oscar Tshiebwe to a Two-Way contract. In a related move, the team has waived guard Taevion Kinsey. Tshiebwe (6-9, 260, Kentucky) spent the 2023-24 [...]

Svi Mykhailiuk, Jazz Agree To Four-Year, $15M Deal

The Utah Jazz and Svi Mykhailiuk have agreed to a four-year, $15 million deal. Mykhailiuk played 41 games for the NBA champion Boston Celtics last season. Mykhailiuk is represented by [...]

Jazz Renounce Rights To Talen Horton-Tucker, Kira Lewis Jr.

The Utah Jazz renounced their rights to free agents Talen Horton-Tucker and Kira Lewis Jr., sources told Keith Smith of Spotrac. The Jazz made the moves to create cap space [...]

Jazz Never Seriously Considered Any Trade Offers On Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz listened to trade offers on Lauri Markkanen over the past few months, but were never presented an offer that led them to seriously consider actually moving forward [...]

Lauri Markkanen, Jazz Agree To Five-Year, $238M Renegotiate And Extend Deal

The Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen have agreed to a five-year, $238 million deal after they renegotiated and extended his current deal. Markkanen is ineligible to be traded this season. [...]

Jazz Pursued Trades For Jrue Holiday, Mikal Bridges

The Utah Jazz attempted to trade for Jrue Holiday last summer and Mikal Bridges this offseason, sources told The Athletic. The news comes after reports that the Jazz are expected [...]

Lauri Markkanen, Jazz To Sign Extension After Tuesday

Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz are expected to agree to a long-term contract extension on Wednesday or later, which will make him ineligible for a trade during the 24-25 [...]

Jazz Could Still Have $10M In Cap Space After Extending Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz could have approximately $10 million in cap space, plus access to the $7.983 million room mid-level exception if they sign Lauri Markkanen to a renegotiate and extend [...]

Lauri Markkanen Remains Unlikely To Sign Extension With Jazz Until After Tuesday

Lauri Markkanen is more likely to agree to a long-term contract extension at some point after Tuesday than he is on that day when he can sign with the Utah [...]

Jazz Coaching Staff Work Out Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George In Finland

Multiple members of the Utah Jazz coaching staff went to Finland to workout Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. Markkanen has been a [...]

Warriors Remain Unwilling To Trade Brandin Podziemski In Lauri Markkanen Deal

The Golden State Warriors are still unwilling to part ways with Brandin Podziemski in a deal for Lauri Markkanen, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. The Warriors have [...]

Jazz, Micah Potter Agree To Two-Way Contract

The Utah Jazz signed Micah Potter to a two-way contract, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. Potter played for the Team USA Select Team this summer. [...]

Gordon Hayward Retires From NBA

Gordon Hayward is retiring from the NBA after a 14-year career. Hayward announced his retirement via posts on social media. Hayward played for the Utah Jazz, Boston Celtics, Charlotte Hornets [...]

Lauri Markkanen Prefers To Stay With Jazz

In an interview with ESPN 700, Utah Jazz beat writer Tony Jones offered some insight into where Lauri Markkanen is at with his future. That future involves Markkanen wanting to [...]

- Gio Rivera
NBA Rumors: Ex-Celtics Guard Isaiah Thomas Lands New Gig

Isaiah Thomas is two years removed from his last NBA appearance, but the once-Boston Celtics star guard hasn’t refrained from striving for a comeback. On Tuesday, Thomas reportedly signed with [...]

- Adam London

There won’t be a reunion between Kelly Olynyk and the Celtics this season after all. Rumors of Brad Stevens and company’s interest in bringing Olynyk back to Boston date all [...]

- Jason Ounpraseuth

The Boston Celtics don’t have much flexibility before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline, but they still can add an impact player to help their pursuit of a championship. Boston can use [...]

- Gio Rivera
NBA Rumors: Ime Udoka ‘Keeping Tabs’ On Two Ex-Celtics Centers

Under first-year head coach Ime Udoka, the Houston Rockets are slipping deep into rock-bottom territory in the Western Conference. However, despite sitting in 11th place in the West with a [...]

- Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics crushed the Utah Jazz, 126-97, at TD Garden on Friday night. With the win, the Celtics improved to 27-7 while the Jazz dropped to 16-20. Check out [...]

- Keagan Stiefel

It doesn’t look like the Utah Jazz are going to be a legitimate contender anytime soon, which has people wondering which pieces Danny Ainge could trade in an effort to [...]

- Adam London

The Celtics reportedly are interested in the idea of bringing back an old friend, but it doesn’t sound like a reunion is in the cards. Veteran NBA insider Marc Stein [...]

- Jason Ounpraseuth

The Celtics have very few holes on a roster that has led them to the best record in the Eastern Conference, but president of basketball operations Brad Stevens might choose [...]

- Adam London

Romeo Langford is in search of his next NBA opportunity. The Jazz announced they waived Longford on Tuesday, eight days before their 2023-24 regular-season opener. The 23-year-old signed with Utah [...]

- Adam London
NBA Rumors: Celtics Beat Out Surprise Team In Jrue Holiday Sweepstakes

After the Celtics traded for Jrue Holiday, it was reported Boston bested Toronto and Miami in the effort to acquire the veteran guard. Both of those teams made sense, as [...]

- Jason Ounpraseuth

Danny Ainge created a reputation for himself as one of the most crafty minds among executives in the modern NBA. That was why Yahoo Sports’ Ben Rohrbach on Monday revealed [...]

- Ricky Doyle

Danny Ainge’s trash with the Utah Jazz might be Brad Stevens’ treasure with the Boston Celtics. OK, maybe that’s an exaggeration on both sides, but the point nevertheless stands as [...]

- Adam London

The Celtics, at least on paper, improved by adding Kristaps Porzingis. However, Boston’s trade for the 7-foot-3 center might have also signaled the end of a C’s tenure for a [...]

- Sean T. McGuire

Once thought to be an option for the Boston Celtics, John Collins reportedly has been traded by the Atlanta Hawks. Collins is being sent to the Utah Jazz in a [...]

- Adam London

Had the Celtics not been aggressive in their pursuit of Kristaps Porzingis, another NBA team reportedly was ready to bounce. Boston beat the buzzer last week when it executed a [...]

- Adam London
Celtics Rumors: These Teams Could Be Interested In Payton Pritchard Trade

Although the Celtics reportedly want to avoid a game of “roster Jenga” this offseason, there’s a chance their roster looks very different in the 2023-24 campaign. Grant Williams is headed [...]

- Jason Ounpraseuth
Danny Ainge Surprisingly Believes Joe Mazzulla Better Coach Than Ime Udoka

Danny Ainge still keeps tabs on the Celtics, and he had a somewhat surprising view of the team. The Utah Jazz executive communicates often with his son, Austin, who is [...]

- Keagan Stiefel

The union between Payton Pritchard and the Boston Celtics appears to be nearing its end. Pritchard, a valued member of the 2022 Eastern Conference champion Celtics, saw his role diminished [...]

- Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics defeated the Utah Jazz, 122-114, notching a second straight win Friday night at TD Garden. The Celtics improved to 54-24 while the Jazz fell to 36-41. Check [...]

- Gio Rivera

The Boston Celtics came up short against the Utah Jazz, 118-117, at Vivint Arena on Saturday night. The Celtics fell to 49-23 while the Jazz improved to 34-36 on their [...]

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- Austin Nivison
Shaquille O'Neal wants to see WNBA players getting 'similar contracts' to some of the players in the NBA

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- Brad Botkin
Mark Cuban tells Jalen Brunson the Mavs' scouting report described him as 'chubby' before drafting him

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- Brad Botkin
Grizzlies' GG Jackson out indefinitely after breaking bone in right foot

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- Brad Botkin
Clippers sign Ivica Zubac to three-year, $58M max extension, per report

Zubac is now guaranteed $70M over the next four years [...]

- James Herbert
Stephen Curry reiterates desire to play entire NBA career with Warriors after signing contract extension

Curry inked a one-year, $62.6 million contract extension Thursday [...]

- James Herbert
Pacers' T.J. McConnell gets $45 million contract extension after strong finish to last season

McConnell will be under contract through 2028-29 [...]

- James Herbert
Jalen Brunson, Mark Cuban discuss free agency saga as Knicks star opens up about 'little jab' from Mavs owner

Two years after Brunson left Dallas, he and Cuban hashed things out publicly on a podcast [...]

- James Herbert
Spurs' Jeremy Sochan not injured after he 'lost control of his vehicle' during car crash in San Antonio

NBA All-Rookie Second Team selection crashed his Porsche on Aug. 24 [...]

- James Herbert
Stephen Curry contract extension: Warriors star set to be first NBA player to hit $60M mark in single season

The deal will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season [...]

- Jack Maloney
Clippers coach Ty Lue says Kawhi Leonard will be ready for training camp: 'He's feeling good'

Leonard only played two games in the playoffs last season and missed the Olympics due to a knee injury [...]

- Jack Maloney
NBA free agency: Defending champion Celtics sign Lonnie Walker IV to one-year deal, per report

Walker shot 38.4% from 3-point range last season with the Nets [...]

- Jack Maloney
LeBron James' high school jersey from famous Sports Illustrated cover going up for auction

The jersey is expected to sell for more than $1 million [...]

- Sam Quinn
Warriors told Brandin Podziemski he wouldn't be traded amid offseason rumors: 'You're a priority here'

The Warriors tried to trade for Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this offseason [...]

- Zachary Pereles
LeBron James says Bronny James cannot call him 'dad' on the Lakers, but he has other options in mind

The elder James is entering his 21st year in the NBA, and the first with his son [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Russell Westbrook explains jersey number change with Nuggets, says he never asked Christian Braun for No. 0

Westbrook will wear No. 4 in the 2024-25 season with his new team [...]

- Chris Bengel
76ers' Joel Embiid records Phillies' Bryce Harper's walk-off hit vs. Astros

Embiid was marveling at another former MVP [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Nuggets' Aaron Gordon changes jersey number to honor late brother after car accident

Drew Gordon, who died in May, wore No. 32 at the University of New Mexico [...]

- Jasmyn Wimbish
Magic Johnson takes shot at Anthony Edwards after Wolves star's comments about past NBA generations

Edwards said Michael Jordan was the only player with skill in past generations [...]

- Jack Maloney
Lakers' Jeanie Buss explains decision to hire JJ Redick: 'We wanted to kind of think a different way'

Redick is planning to revamp the Lakers' offense and player development program [...]

Clippers, Ivica Zubac agree to $58.6 million, 3-year contract extension

Ivica Zubac and the Los Angeles Clippers have agreed to a $58.6 million, three-year contract extension that will keep him with the team through the 2027-28 season. [...]

2024 NBA free agency tracker: Pacers extend T.J. McConnell

The NBA offseason is in full swing, and there has been plenty of movement throughout the league. Here are the latest moves. [...]

Steph Curry, Warriors agree to extension through 2026-27 season

Steph Curry is adding another year to his stay in the Bay Area, agreeing to a maximum one-year extension with the Warriors. [...]

Sword, bullhorn stolen from Hall of Fame basketball coach Rick Pitino's St. John's office

Two thieves stole a ceremonial sword and a bullhorn from the office of St. John’s University Coach Rick Pitino, the school said Thursday. [...]

Kevin Stefanski says Patrick Mahomes is changing the game like Steph Curry l The Herd

Colin Cowherd reacts to Cleveland Browns HC Kevin Stefanski comparing Patrick Mahomes' impact NFL to Steph Curry's NBA impact. [...]

Wilt Chamberlain's best moments: Celebrating a legend

FOX Sports Research breaks down Wilt Chamberlain's illustrious NBA career ahead of his birthday. [...]

Backyard Sports officially returning: Release date, trailer

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Report: Rich Paul shut down Lakers-Warriors trade talks about LeBron James last season

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The 10 best players since 2000 to miss rookie seasons with injuries

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2024-25 NBA schedule released: Celtics open vs. Knicks on ring night, Oct. 22

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Top 5 USA Basketball Olympic moments: Is Steph Curry's 'Night Night' No. 1?

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Why LeBron James and Steph Curry should have been Co-MVPs of Olympics basketball l What's Wright?

Nick Wright breaks down Team USA's win over France to win gold and Steph Curry's clutch three-point shooting. He explains why LeBron James and Steph Curry could have been Co-MVPs [...]

Mark Few discusses coaching and witnessing Steph Curry's Team USA success l The Herd

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How a gold medal affects Steph Curry's legacy l First Things First

Nick Wright and Greg Jennings discuss how a gold medal affects Steph Curry's legacy. [...]

From Paris to Los Angeles: How the city is preparing for the 2028 Olympics

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McDonald's France jokes about nixing curry sauce after Team USA's Olympic win

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Steph Curry's clutch 3s lead Team USA to gold vs. France l The Herd

Steph Curry cooked in the fourth quarter with late 3's (8-of-13 in total) to push Team USA to gold against France. He finished with 24 points in Team USA's 98-87 [...]

Steph Curry's heroics lift USA to gold medal win over France

Steph Curry hit four 3-pointers in the final three minutes to secure a fifth straight gold medal for the Americans in men's basketball. [...]

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Joel Embiid finally showed his value to USA Basketball against Nikola Jokić, Serbia

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- ESPN

All the free agency deals and signings we've seen so far as the NBA offseason continues. [...]

- Adrian Wojnarowski

Los Angeles Clippers center Ivica Zubac has agreed on a three-year, $58.6 million contract extension --- tying him to the franchise for $70 million through the 2027-2028 season, his agents [...]

- Adrian Wojnarowski

The Pacers and guard T.J. McConnell have agreed to a four-year, $45 million contract extension that takes him through the 2028-29 season, Mark Bartelstein and Andy Shiffman of Priority Sports [...]

- Kendra Andrews

Warriors star Stephen Curry has signed a one-year extension that will keep him under contract through the 2026-27 season, with his agent telling ESPN it is worth $62.6 million. [...]

A film project has earned former NBA forward Glen "Big Baby" Davis a temporary reprieve from the start of his three-year prison term for a fraud conviction. [...]

Lonnie Walker IV has agreed on a one-year deal with the Celtics, his agent, George S. Langberg of GSL Sports Group, told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday. [...]

- Tim MacMahon

Grizzlies forward GG Jackson II broke the fifth metatarsal in his right foot during a workout earlier this week and will undergo surgery, the team announced. [...]

- Kalan Hooks

LeBron James laid some guidelines on what his son, Bronny James can call him on the court. [...]

- Ohm Youngmisuk

The lessons Ty Lue picked up in Paris will help him change how the Clippers will play after losing Paul George. [...]

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