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Utah Jazz sophomore Ace Bailey thinks that gaining weight has positively impacted his game. (via Utah Jazz): “It definitely feel different. I mean, I think I’m up like 10 pounds, 10 to 12 pounds. I’m like what… 215, 220 last time I weighed in. That was the other day. So I can feel it a […] The post Ace Bailey: Added weight has helped me with taking/delivering bumps appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Amid a busy offseason full of signings, trades and departures, the Los Angeles Lakers’ most notable addition was center Walker Kessler, whom they acquired via sign-and-trade from the Utah Jazz. Ideally, Kessler will serve as the long-term answer at center during the Luka Dončić era, a position which has eluded the Lakers since trading away Anthony […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are less than a month away from the new NBA season, which they will enter with a very different roster than the one they had last year. LeBron James’ exit grabbed most of the headlines this summer, although the team quickly pivoted by signing and trading for Utah Jazz center Walker […] The post NBA rumors: Walker Kessler’s camp spooked Jazz into Lakers trade appeared first on ClutchPoints .
When the Jazz made the blockbuster trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. last February, a vision was put into place. A vision of a healthy Walker Kessler pairing up with JJJ to create the most daunting defensive rim presence in the NBA. Everyone was on board. Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen, Will Hardy, Danny Ainge, Austin Ainge, […]
The Lakers' offer for Walker Kessler was too good to pass up for Austin Ainge.
Walker Kessler was ready to take the qualifying offer route had the Los Angeles Lakers not bailed out the Utah Jazz.
The Jazz have the talent to make some serious noise and their newest duo could shock the league.
Walker Kessler was one of the key additions to the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason. The Lakers acquired him via a sign-and-trade for two first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps. Initially, the Utah Jazz were not actively shopping Kessler. However, they ultimately agreed to let him go in free agency. According to Marc Stein [...]
The Jazz were at risk of losing Walker Kessler for nothing in 2027.
Walker Kessler’s contract stance played a major role in the Utah Jazz’s decision to trade him to the Los Angeles Lakers this summer, according to Marc Stein. Kessler’s camp successfully convinced Jazz officials that the center was determined to accept the qualifying offer if he remained in Utah, according to Stein. That would have allowed […] The post Walker Kessler forced Jazz to trade him appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
Suns The Suns filled a need by acquiring Miles Bridges. Now comes figuring out how much more he can give them. Bridges’ fit is among the questions raised by Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic ahead of the season. The Suns have added an athletic scorer at power forward, but lost some reliable outside shooting […] The post NBA Notes: Suns, Miles Bridges, Pistons, Gary Harris, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Walker Kessler reportedly had been eager to pursue new beginnings outside the Utah Jazz, ultimately leading to his move to the Los Angeles Lakers. In his latest report, NBA insider Marc Stein revealed that Kessler's camp had convinced Jazz officials he was determined to accept his qualifying offer and enter unrestricted free agency next offseason if he remained in Utah. In the end, that bold stance helped prompt the Jazz to trade Kessler to the Lakers. "There is no denying that the s-t-e-e-p t...
September 27: The Jazz have officially signed Brown, the team announced in a press release. August 6: 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 […]
WE ARE SO BACK! Almost, at least… The Utah Jazz will begin preparations for the highly anticipated 2026-27 season this week, starting Monday, September 28th, with media day. It feels like years ago that we sat in our living rooms together on Mother’s Day and watched as the Utah Jazz won the second overall pick […]
Mavericks There’s plenty of talk about Kyrie Irving and Cooper Flagg heading into the season, and rightfully so. They’re the Mavericks’ anchors. But Naji Marshall sounds as if he believes he can be an X-factor — particularly from the perimeter. “Nothing but net threes. That’s it, gonna make me unstoppable,” Marshall told reporters at media […] The post NBA Notes: Mavericks, Naji Marshall, Nets, D’Angelo Russell, Darryn Peterson, Jazz appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Utah Jazz season is about to begin. As the season approaches, more news and information is starting to leak. Here’s all the latest news and information. Ryan Smith is in on the MLB game Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith recently appeared on the Front Office Sports podcast and talked about his path to owning […]
The Utah Jazz expected to keep Walker Kessler before the Los Angeles Lakers offered enough to change their plans. Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge explained that decision in an interview with UtahJazz.com’s JP Chunga and Eric Spyropoulos. In the team’s interview recap published Friday, Ainge said Utah still valued Kessler but ultimately preferred the return Los Angeles put on the table. “But that offer got high enough that we thought it was the right move to make for the Ja...
Sept. 26, 2026 Magic: Ace Baldwin Jr., Ricky Council IV, Jarron Cumberland and Au’Diese Toney became free agents. Trail Blazers: Keylan Boone, Barry Dunning Jr. and Mark Sears became free agents. Jazz: Ibrahima Diallo and Justin Harmon became free agents. Timberwolves: Payton Sandfort and Nate Santos became free agents. Spurs: Miles Barnstable became a free […] The post NBA Transactions: Warriors, Kings, Suns, Magic, more appeared first on Hoops Wire .
The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler. According to team president Austin Ainge, they expected to keep him. Then the Lakers made an offer Utah decided it could not pass up. “We were planning on keeping him. But that [trade] offer got high enough,” Ainge said in an interview with […] The post Jazz’s Austin Ainge: Lakers’ offer changed mind on Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire .
Former Brooklyn Nets guard Isaiah Whitehead has announced his retirement from professional basketball at the age of 31. Whitehead, who spent the final season of his career in Israel, confirmed his decision on social media. "15 out! Hell of a career on the court!" Whitehead wrote on X. https://x.com/isaiahwhitehead/status/2103667275802808758 Isaiah Whitehead's NBA career After spending two seasons at Seton Hall, Whitehead was selected with the 42nd overall pick in the 2016 NBA Draft by the Utah...
Here’s Utah Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge talking about the Walker Kessler deal from this past summer (acquired two unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033/two first-round pick swaps for 2028 and 2030 from the Los Angeles Lakers). (via Utah Jazz): On what went into the deal and how it came about: “It’s […] The post Austin Ainge: We were planning on keeping Walker Kessler appeared first on TalkBasket.net .
By Rory Maher | at September 25, 2026 11:47 pm The Kings waived Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall on Friday, according to NBA.com’s log of official transactions, and also signed former Hornets and Wizards forward Leaky Black to a training camp deal, tweets Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. A North Carolina native who played five years of college ball at UNC, Black has been a free agent since early July, when he was waived by Washington. He likely received an Exhibit 10 contract, which would entitle hi...
The Kings waived Gabe Levin and Tyrone Marshall on Friday, according to NBA.com’s log of official transactions, and also signed former Hornets and Wizards forward Leaky Black to a training camp deal, tweets Paul Garcia of Spot Up Shot. A North Carolina native who played five years of college ball at UNC, Black has been […]
The Utah Jazz have been busy this offseason, working to fortify their roster by signing guard Keyonte George to a long-term contract extension. Rookie phenom Darryn Peterson gained George’s respect recently during a busy news week that included another move in the frontcourt. The Jazz frontcourt needed help, and got it as the team signed […] The post Jazz bring back 25-year-old forward for second stint appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Here are four realistic trade deals the Utah Jazz could consider for Lauri Markkanen if another losing year pushes them toward a younger reset.