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Utah Jazz Free Agency: Jazz interested in re-signing backup center

According to Michael Scotto, the Utah Jazz have interest in re-signing Jusuf Nurkic. There’s not a lot here other than the simple statement about Utah wanting Nurkic back. From Scotto: The Utah Jazz has expressed interest in re-signing center Jusuf Nurkic, league sources told Hoopshype.  There you have it. The Jazz have interest, which makes sense. […]

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Who the Utah Jazz should draft | Podcast w/ Tony Jones of the Athletic

Tony Jones was kind enough to join me on the Hoops Nerd Show to talk about the upcoming NBA Draft and what might happen with the Utah Jazz. Some of the things we covered included: Here is the podcast link for those who want it I just want to a huge shoutout to Tony Jones […]

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The Utah Jazz are using Cameron Boozer as a smokescreen

Marty McFly took a gander at the television screen and exclaimed: “Hey, I’ve seen this one. This is a classic!” Steve Rogers tilted his head in disbelief as he listened to the radio and shared that he had already watched the baseball game being sifted through the grainy 1940’s-era speaker. Toy Story releases the fifth […]

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NBA Draft Rumors: Wizards wavering on who they take at #1?

In the latest Stein Line, Marc Stein provided new intel about who the Washington Wizards might be picking at #1, and it might be changing from the consensus. From Stein: With only a few days to go before Tuesday night’s first round of the NBA Draft, multiple draft experts have passed along that they legitimately […]

Jazz React Results: Jazz fans have a clear preference at #2

With the NBA Draft less than a week away, the Jazz will have the chance to select one of the best, if not the best, prospects they’ve ever drafted. The best part of this draft is that it counts for the top three picks. AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer all have their own […]

Utah Jazz Reacts: Who should the Jazz draft?

The NBA Draft is less than a week away, and the Utah Jazz have a big decision to make. What’s difficult for the Jazz is that there isn’t an obvious choice between some incredible prospects at the top of the draft: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer. Obviously, everything depends on what the Washington […]

Jazz Free Agency: Walker Kessler situation update

For the last few days, Jazz fans have been hearing rumor after rumor about the contract negotiations between Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz. In multiple reports, we heard different updates on how the negotiations had left Kessler and his representation frustrated. They expected more than a five-year, $140M offer. Those things are still likely […]

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New Draft Intel: A change in the Jazz draft preference?

There’s a lot of intel out there with the NBA Draft just a week away. Here’s a look at all the latest stories revolving around the Jazz. It’s a three-player race for the Jazz at #2 Tony Jones recently reported on the Jazz decision-making process and who they’ll be picking come draft night. According to […]

Every Prospect We Know The Jazz Have Worked Out So Far

Unlike in the past, the Utah Jazz have become a very intriguing workout destination because of the #2 pick. That means the caliber of player coming in to work out with the Jazz will be much higher. Below is a list of all the prospects that have worked out with the Jazz that we know […]

NBA Trade Rumors: Trae Young news that affects the Jazz draft

According to Jake Fischer, Trae Young is the backup target for teams who strike out on the Giannis sweepstakes. The team Fischer mentions is the Miami Heat, but there are apparently other teams out there that might be interested. From Fischer: I’ve also been advised that there are a few teams out there which have […]

NBA Draft Rumors: Darryn Peterson going #1?

According to Ben Anderson, Darryn Peterson’s camp is “very confident they are going #1,” and this is the reason for the change of plans to work out with the Utah Jazz. Does this mean that Darryn Peterson is avoiding Utah because he doesn’t want to play in Utah? It doesn’t look it. It appears that […]

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The Utah Jazz are fumbling Walker Kessler’s contract talks… again.

The Utah Jazz’s offseason checklist listed just two crucial items from the moment the regular season concluded: maximize value through the draft, and re-sign Walker Kessler. Somebody please explain, then, why Kessler and the Jazz are butting heads in contract negotiations for the second straight offseason. With restricted free agency soon approaching, reports are sprouting […]

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Report: Darryn Peterson Will Not Meet With Utah Jazz Before the Draft

With the draft a little over a week away, we have either received big news regarding what teams may end up doing, or we’re seeing more of the posturing and media manipulation that dominates this time of the year. It’s important to take note of what Shams did and did not say. From this tweet, […]

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Sell Me On Your Favorite Jazz Draft Prospect

It’s happening right now in the Utah Jazz front office. The front office is holding workouts with different players, reviewing notes from those workouts, discussing player rankings, and conducting background research. On top of that, they’re likely taking calls on the #2 pick from teams wanting to trade up, while also trying to figure out […]

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Why is Bill Simmons so sure the Utah Jazz will draft Cameron Boozer?

For most people familiar with the Utah Jazz, the answer to who the Jazz will select with the No. 2 overall pick comes down to whoever the Washington Wizards don’t select: AJ Dybantsa or Darryn Peterson. But one prominent NBA media figure seems dead set in his stance that the Jazz will select Duke big […]

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Can the Utah Jazz win a title in the NBA’s parity era?

The NBA is in an unprecedented era of parity. When the New York Knicks beat San Antonio in game five on Saturday, it was the eighth unique NBA champion in the past eight seasons, dating back to the Toronto Raptors’ title in 2019. That’s 26.67% of the league that has won a title in less […]

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Jazz Draft: Who should Utah take with the second pick?

The most obvious answer to this question is “whoever the Wizards don’t pick between AJ Dybantsa and Darryn Peterson.” Right now on FanDuel, AJ Dybantsa is at the highest it’s been all draft season at -500. Those aren’t the astronomical odds that were set for Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama, but it’s interesting they keep […]

Is This Finally The Player Who Ends Utah’s Rebuild?

Whether the Utah Jazz wanted it to or not, the rebuild would end this upcoming season. The Jaren Jackson Jr. trade last season was a clear sign that the Jazz would be a competitive team. I’m sure I wasn’t the only one who was worried that the Jazz might not lose enough games once they […]

Should the Utah Jazz Trade Up for the #1 Pick?

There’s only one reason the Utah Jazz should try to loosen the Washington Wizards’ vice-like grip on the number 1 pick in the NBA Draft: AJ Dybantsa. Combine his elite athleticism, prolific scoring and defensive potential with his close ties with Utah and the Jazz organization and we’re looking at a prospect who could thrill […]

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The Pressure On Utah’s Front Office Has Never Been Higher

It’s been exactly one month since the Utah Jazz won the NBA lottery, and each day the pressure mounts as we get closer to draft day. In some drafts, the #1 pick is a foregone conclusion, like with Cooper Flagg and Victor Wembanyama. The thing that makes this draft so unique, and a great one […]

The (Short) History of the Utah Jazz and the 2nd Overall Pick

The Jazz are lined up to select 2nd overall in the upcoming NBA Draft, and this is a unique position for the franchise. They have finished with a losing record in only 18 of their 52 seasons in the league, and in those rare losing seasons, they are rarely subsequently blessed with a high draft […]

NBA Draft Rumor: Utah wants which player?

On the most recent Bill Simmons podcast, Simmons talked with J Kyle Mann about the upcoming NBA draft. You can listen to the entire podcast here (the draft talk takes place in the second half): Simmons talked a lot about who he thinks the Utah Jazz might draft, and he thinks it could be Cam […]

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New NBA Draft Intel: AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson and Utah

On the Sean O’Connell Show, Krysten Peek joined the show to talk about all things NBA Draft, and she brought some incredible insight and intel. If you haven’t listened, make sure you do here: If you don’t have a chance to listen, here are the different insights she brought:

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Which Top Prospect Would Survive Utah Twitter Best?

The Utah Jazz will have the opportunity to draft a generational player regardless of who the Washington Wizards pick at #1. Two of AJ Dybantsa, Darryn Peterson, and Cam Boozer will be there to pick, depending on what the Wizards do. But of all those three prospects, who will survive Utah Twitter the best? Let’s […]