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Lauri Markkanen hopes to remain in Utah

Lauri Markkanen was one of the top names on the trade market last summer before he decided to renegotiate and extend his contract with the Jazz. Because he waited until August 7 to finalize the agreement, Markkanen was ineligible to be dealt for the entire season, giving him a brief break from trade speculation.

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Jazz Star Confirms Interest in Remaining in Utah

There is a rebuild underway in Utah, and it’s even more evident after a league-worst 17-65 record this season. The Jazz missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season.

Jordan Clarkson News / Hardwood Heroics / April 18

Utah Jazz: Jordan Clarkson Shares Honest Expectations for Role in 2025-26 Squad

The Utah Jazz’s future is hazy, and no one has a clear picture of what the coming season would look like for fans who hope to see the team make long postseason runs similar to the team’s Malone-Stockton years.

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Collin Sexton News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 17

Collin Sexton Shares Thoughts on Jazz's Brutal Season

The Utah Jazz had to endure a good bit of rough patches and turbulence through their 2024-25 campaign, one that inevitably ended with the team sinking to the bottom of the Western Conference with 17 total wins, putting together their worst regular season showing in franchise history.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 17

Jazz's Walker Kessler Joins Tim Duncan with Wild NBA History

It's been nothing short of a strong start to Walker Kessler's young career through his first three seasons with the Utah Jazz. That holds especially true when looking at how his third year in Utah panned out too.

John Collins News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 17

Jazz's John Collins Breaks Silence on Looming Contract Decision

Heading into this summer's NBA offseason, the Utah Jazz will have several dominos to fall in order to shake out how exactly this roster will look once next year rolls around.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 16

ESPN Reveals Jazz's Most Pressing Offseason Priorities

With the end of the Utah Jazz's 2024-25 regular season campaign officially here, now comes an incredibly important offseason lying right around the corner for this franchise and what's to come for their long-spanning rebuild process.

John Collins News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 16

John Collins Reveals What Led to Strong Year Two with Jazz

While the Utah Jazz did have their assortment of challenges to face across the 2024-25 season, in terms of individual production, it was a strong year on the floor for John Collins, who now officially wraps up his second year with the Jazz, and made sure to show out in a big way when he had his opportunities.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / April 16

Jazz Take Big Step Forward Simply By Securing League’s Worst Record

The Utah Jazz may not have stacked wins this season, but they accomplished what they set out to do: position themselves for a top NBA draft pick, wrote Zach Kreim of ESPN.

Keyonte George News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 16

Jazz's Keyonte George Shares Year Two Takeaways

In what was an up-and-down sophomore campaign for Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George, the 21-year-old shared in his end-of-season press conference that this season presented him with the most adversity he’s had in his young career. It makes sense, as George has had some great success in his career.

Taylor Hendricks News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 16

Jazz's Taylor Hendricks Reveals Huge Goal for Next Season

While it wasn't a year in which Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks got many extensive reps on the floor due to his brutal ankle injury suffered earlier

Taylor Hendricks News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 15

Taylor Hendricks Sounds Off on Jazz Rookies

The Utah Jazz did have their fair share of pitfalls during the 2024-25 regular season en route to their brutal 17-65 record, good for last in the NBA standings.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / April 15

Options for the Utah Jazz in the 2025 NBA Draft

Having locked up the best odds at the 2025 NBA Draft Lottery, the Utah Jazz will now continue evaluating their options for adding talent to their squad in the coming months.

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 15

Will Hardy Doubles Down on Commitment to Jazz Rebuild

Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy finished his third season with the team as he continues to guide the franchise back to competitiveness. Hardy is under contract with the Jazz through the 2026-27 season after Utah picked up his fifth-year team option before this season began.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 15

Jazz GM Issues Refreshing Lauri Markkanen Statement

It's no secret that this season was one filled with valleys and lowlights for the Utah Jazz en route to their worst record in franchise history, and guaranteed top-five pick for this offseason.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 15

1 player Jazz must trade in 2025 NBA offseason

The Utah Jazz were expected to have an uneventful 2024-25 season, as the franchise probably aimed for a favorable position to select a prospect at the 2025 NBA Draft Class, which is headlined by blue-chip prospect Cooper Flagg.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / April 14

NBA Mock Draft Sees Utah Jazz Land Top Prize

The 2025 NBA Draft conversation is heating up with the College Basketball season in the rearview mirror and the 82 game regular season wrapped up in the NBA.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 14

ESPN Reveals Jazz's Biggest Need This Offseason

The Utah Jazz have finally wrapped up their turbulent 2024-25 regular season, now officially entering their long-awaited offseason for a chance to move the needle forward on their rebuild process.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / April 14

Jazz PA announcer calls final game after 45 years on job

The Utah Jazz won’t be going to the playoffs but they are tied for the best odds to win the NBA Draft lottery in May. So hey, that’s something. What they won’t be doing is going to the postseason after finishing with the league’s worst record (17-65).

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 10

Thunder look to lock up league's best record against Jazz

A lot of the talk surrounding the Utah Jazz this season has been about their rebuilding process, tanking and acquiring one of the top picks of the 2025 NBA Draft.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / April 10

Utah Runnin' Utes Bolster Coaching Staff with Eric Daniels Hire

The University of Utah men’s basketball program welcomed a new addition to its coaching staff on Thursday, as head coach Alex Jensen has added Eric Daniels

Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / April 10

Kyle Filipowski's career game carries Jazz to OT win over Blazers

Rookie Kyle Filipowski set career highs with 30 points and 18 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 133-126 overtime victory against the Portland Trail Blazers in Salt Lake City on Wednesday.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Draft on SI / April 7

Utah Jazz Prospects Continue to Impress Down the Stretch

With the end of the 2024-25 season in sight, Utah’s group of young recent draftees has continued to find a groove. The Jazz haven’t been fortunate enough to select in the true upper ranks of the NBA Draft just yet, but have done their best with late-lottery and late-first selection in the past few years.

Elijah Harkless News / Hoops Rumors / April 3

Jazz’s Elijah Harkless named NBAGL Most Improved Player

Guard Elijah Harkless, who is on a two-way contract with the Jazz, has been named the NBA G League’s Most Improved Player.

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Isaiah Collier News / Yardbarker / April 1

Jazz rookie surpasses mark set by franchise legend

On Monday night, the Utah Jazz fell just short in a 110-106 loss to the Charlotte Hornets. While the defeat added to a difficult season, rookie guard Isaiah Collier provided a silver lining with another impressive performance.

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