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The now totally unrecognizable Memphis Grizzlies sent a clear signal that their competitive era around Ja Morant had ended. Desmond Bane was shipped out last summer; Jaren Jackson Jr.’s contract talks led to open NBA Trade Deadline conversations. In return, they received Walter Clayton Jr., Kyle Anderson, Taylor Hendricks, Georges Niang, and three future first-round […]

On Tuesday afternoon, the Memphis Grizzlies decided to shake things up by trading Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a deal centered around future draft capital. The news was first reported by ESPN NBA insider Shams Charania on X, formerly Twitter. The full trade details are as follows, per Brett Siegel. Grizzlies: G […]

Beale Street basketball will never be the same. From the Grind City Era to the one that never was with Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., EVP/GM Zach Kleiman finally called it quits on chasing a title. The Memphis Grizzlies relented to the Utah Jazz in a deal that should kickstart the rest of the […]

As the NBA trade deadline approaches Thursday, Feb. 5, several teams outside the league’s headline-grabbing discussions are positioning themselves for smaller, practical moves. NBA insider Marc Stein reported on the latest episode of the ALL NBA Podcast that the Charlotte Hornets, Brooklyn Nets and Utah Jazz are among the teams actively exploring minor trades as […]

In a shocking move, roughly 48 hours away from the NBA trade deadline, the Memphis Grizzlies have traded away star big man Jaren Jackson Jr. to the Utah Jazz in a deal involving eight total players and three draft picks, league sources confirmed to ClutchPoints. The Grizzlies are trading Jackson, John Konchar, Jock Landale, and […]

Utah Jazz star Ace Bailey has put together some amazing performances this season. He had yet another highlight reel dunk on Friday, throwing down an astonishing tomahawk slam in a game against the Brooklyn Nets. Jazz fans were thrilled to see it. ACE BAILEY WITH A ONE-HANDED THROWDOWN 😤 pic.twitter.com/xyQKi2o8Qw — ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) January 31, […]

The Brooklyn Nets will be without their top player on Friday against the Utah Jazz. Michael Porter Jr. will miss the matchup on the second night of a back-to-back due to personal reasons. Porter scored 38 points during the Nets’ 107-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets on Thursday. However, he has yet to appear in […]

The Utah Jazz will be without several starters during Friday’s home matchup with the Brooklyn Nets. Lauri Markkanen (rest), Jusuf Nurkic (illness) and Kevin Love (illness) were ruled out for the game, which has significant implications on the draft lottery race. Markkanen recently missed seven games due to illness and a return-to-play conditioning period. He […]

The Utah Jazz enter a national TV night with a spotlight on both hope and hesitation. At the same time, the latest Jazz injury update shapes everything against the Los Angeles Clippers. Lauri Markkanen is upgraded to questionable after a two-week absence, while Keyonte George will rest on the front end of a back-to-back. For […]

As the trade deadline looms, it feels like the Dallas Mavericks are still trying to find their space in the timeline spectrum: Do they try to win now or build for the future? With the string of unfortunate events since trading Luka Doncic to the Los Angeles Lakers, fans are eager for any positive development, […]

Lauri Markkanen obtained positive news about his injury recovery going into the Utah Jazz’s upcoming matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Markkanen is going through the ninth season of his NBA career, his fourth with the Jazz. He has shined as one of the team’s best players, showcasing prowess with his shooting and rebounding skillset. […]

While the Utah Jazz have rejected trade offers for Walker Kessler, will the Washington Wizards swoop in with a deal ahead of the deadline? Despite the fact that Kessler is ruled out for the season with a shoulder injury, many believe the Jazz will bring him back via free agency in the offseason. However, there […]

The Utah Jazz lost 147-116 to the Miami Heat on Saturday at the Delta Center, dropping to 1-2 on their current homestand. In an otherwise abysmal outing, veteran center Jusuf Nurkic was the only bright spot for Utah, making history by recording his third consecutive triple-double. He became the first player in franchise history to […]

The Miami Heat visit the Utah Jazz on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen is on the injury report alongside Jusuf Nurkic, with one player listed as questionable, and the other is doubtful. Markkanen is dealing with an illness and reconditioning, while Nurkic is dealing with an illness. Here’s everything we know about Lauri Markkanen’s injury and […]

The Utah Jazz prepare to face the San Antonio Spurs tonight. After having a career-best 43 points against the Minnesota Timberwolves, Keyonte George has landed on the NBA injury report before the clash with the San Antonio Spurs. The official report lists a left forearm strain, and he is officially questionable. In addition to George, […]

On Tuesday night, the Utah Jazz picked up an impressive home win over the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 127-122, outscoring Minnesota by 17 in the final frame to secure the win. It was an excellent game from guard Keyonte George, who scored a career high of 43 points in the win, further establishing […]

The Utah Jazz are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in an away game set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EST. However, it sounds like Utah will be without one of its star players, Lauri Markkanen, as he’s already been ruled out. Reports indicate that the 28-year-old forward is officially out […]

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Chicago Bulls, 128-126, at United Center on Wednesday, with Nikola Vucevic sinking the game-winning basket. The Jazz still had a chance to grab the victory, but Keyonte George missed his three-point attempt. They fell to 14-26. The loss spoiled the strong performance of Brice Sensabaugh, who exploded for […]

The Utah Jazz looked to remain in the win column as they visited the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Wednesday. The Jazz upset the Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-112, at Rocket Arena on Monday, and they want to build on it with another victory. Utah beat Chicago in double overtime in their last meeting in November. […]

The Utah Jazz are coming off a big win against the Cleveland Cavaliers a few days ago, and they’re looking to carry that momentum into their game against the Chicago Bulls. One of the big reasons for the win was Lauri Markkanen, who finished with 28 points and 12 rebounds, having an impact whenever the […]

If there’s one quality the Cleveland Cavaliers have as an organization, it’s showing appreciation to their forever family. Such was the case on Monday as Kevin Love was in town with the Utah Jazz, playing on his old stomping grounds for only the second time since his contract buyout in February 2023. In the first […]

After the Cleveland Cavaliers’ 123-112 loss on Monday night, Donovan Mitchell went out of his way to campaign for Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George as a first-time NBA All-Star. It was an impressive night for the 22-year-old on the road against the Cavs, as George tallied a game-high 32 points on 8-of-16 from the field, […]

The Utah Jazz were coming off such an embarrassing defeat over the weekend — a 55-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets — but many people forget that they were without their best player in Lauri Markkanen, who’s been shuffled in and out of the lineup due to load management. On Monday, in a road game […]

Keyonte George may be in the middle of a breakout campaign in his third season in the league with the Utah Jazz, but he has still endured a few ups and downs that’s normal for a point guard who recently turned 22 years of age. He put up one of his worst games this season […]

It can be hard to imagine just how bad the Utah Jazz could be on their worst nights considering how they just took a 123-112 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night. However, the Jazz have been shuffling their rotation as of late, with Lauri Markkanen and other key players being in and out […]

The Golden State Warriors have been mentioned prominently on the trade market, and it’s not hard to see why considering how Jonathan Kuminga seems to be the likeliest player to change teams prior to the trade deadline. Kuminga’s time on the Warriors has long been up, with head coach Steve Kerr removing him from the […]

On Saturday night, the Utah Jazz suffered one of their most embarrassing losses in franchise history with a 150-95 shellacking at the hands of the Charlotte Hornets. Although they were playing without multiple key pieces, including star Lauri Markkanen, that still wasn’t much of an excuse for losing by 55 points to a Hornets team […]

OKLAHOMA CITY — At the risk of surrendering a third consecutive loss, head coach Mark Daigneault watched All-Star Shai Gilgeous-Alexander drain a pull-up jumper from the free-throw line as the game clock expired to carry the Oklahoma City Thunder into overtime against the Utah Jazz. Thunder coming off of back-to-back losses to the Phoenix Suns […]

In the modern NBA, the trade deadline is absolute chaos. Every year, nearly every team gets in on the action. With such a high quantity of deals being made, some of the agreed-upon trades are relatively low stakes. The deals that really get fans excited are the ones involving stars. Superstars are dealt at a […]

The Utah Jazz will play the Golden State Warriors on the road on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are among the Jazz players listed on the NBA injury report, however. So, are Markkanen and George playing tonight? Markkanen has dealt with injury trouble at times this season. He is currently battling a left […]

The Utah Jazz could open the new year severely shorthanded after listing key starters Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George as questionable for their first matchup of 2026 against the Los Angeles Clippers, according to the latest injury report. Markkanen is dealing with a left knee contusion, while George is battling an illness as Utah begins […]

After finding himself on the wrong end of being posterized by Utah Jazz’s Walter Clayton Jr., Boston Celtics guard Derrick White could only blame himself. In a game where White’s seven blocks against the Jazz made history, he was happy his team got the win. The Celtics beat the Jazz, 129-119. After the game, White […]

The Utah Jazz could be without their leading scorer Tuesday night as they prepare to face the Boston Celtics, with guard Keyonte George listed as questionable on the team’s latest injury report. Utah (12-19) hosts Boston (19-12) at 9:00 p.m. ET as it looks to extend its current win streak to three games. The Jazz […]

After handing the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder its third loss in 12 days, Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs coughed up an 11-point lead in the fourth quarter of a 127-114 loss to the Utah Jazz. The disappointing loss, following the Spurs’ two consecutive blowout wins against the Thunder, snaps an eight-game win streak. […]

The Utah Jazz found their closer, and Keyonte George proved it against the Detroit Pistons. The Jazz handed Detroit a 131–129 loss, snapping the Pistons’ three-game winning streak and halting the surge of the league leaders. With the game swinging all night and pressure peaking in the final seconds, the ball finally found George. He […]

The Detroit Pistons arrived in Delta Center with momentum, and Cade Cunningham brought it straight to the rim. The Pistons opened with pace and confidence in this Utah Jazz matchup, and Cunningham delivered a highlight of the night in the first half. After an inbound, he advanced the ball quickly, shifted past defenders, and attacked […]

The Utah Jazz received an early-season reminder of rookie growing pains from guard Ace Bailey, who recently detailed his “welcome to the NBA” moment after being benched by head coach Will Hardy. As the Jazz (10-19) continue to navigate a challenging start to the season, Bailey reflected on an early lesson delivered just minutes into […]

The Utah Jazz will be facing off against the Denver Nuggets, and many are wondering if Lauri Markkanen will be available. Markkanen has missed the past two games for the Jazz, and he is listed on the injury report with right groin injury management. There’s no doubt that they’ve missed him on the floor, as […]

The Utah Jazz will host the Orlando Magic on Saturday night. However, Jazz star Lauri Markkanen is dealing with an injury. So, is Markkanen playing tonight vs. the Magic? Markkanen is listed on the injury report with right groin injury management. It is a situation Utah is closely monitoring, and the team will be cautious […]