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Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (center) watches play from the bench during the second half against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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The Media, Not the Jazz, Are the NBA’s Biggest Problem

In the world of competitive sport, winning means everything, even if it means strategic losing. A while back, The Lead covered the Utah...

February 16, 2026
Feb 9, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. (20) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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Jaren Jackson Jr. Trade Signals Jazz’s Rebuild Is Over

In the United States, we celebrate many holidays and uphold traditions. Some people love Christmas, others like the Fourth of July. But for...

February 10, 2026
Oct 27, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy (left) and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge (right) speak before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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The Jazz Didn’t Start Tanking, But Could They End It?

The Utah Jazz are popular in the media these days for all the wrong reasons. They have become the poster child for the...

January 26, 2026
Jan 17, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) drives to the basket past Dallas Mavericks guard Brandon Williams (10) during the second quarter at the American Airlines Center.
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Keyonte George Should Be at the Forefront of the MIP Conversation

Last season, there was much to question on whether Utah Jazz point guard Keyonte George would be a long-time fixture on the team....

January 20, 2026
Dec 26, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30) waits for play to resume against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Is Jusuf Nurkic the Veteran the Young Jazz Core Needs?

When news came down the NBA pipeline that Jusuf Nurkic was traded to the Utah Jazz, some fans were slightly apprehensive of the...

January 14, 2026
Nov 27, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; A Utah Jazz fan in Christmas colors is seen against the Denver Nuggets during the second half at the Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Creveling-Imagn Images
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What is the Best Christmas Day Game in Jazz History?

Christmas and the NBA have been synonymous since the league’s inception. The very first Christmas Day game was played in 1947 at Madison...

December 30, 2025
Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard John Tonje (17) drives with the ball against Portland Trail Blazers guard Jrue Holiday (5) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
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Can Utah Jazz’s John Tonje Become a Regular NBA Player?

It’s June 26, 2025 — John Tonje waits for his name to be called by Adam Silver. The Utah Jazz make pick No....

December 22, 2025
Dec 7, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) dribbles the ball against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half at Delta Center.
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Winning Is A Double Edged Sword For The Jazz Rebuild

There’s a volcano ready to blow in the middle of Salt Lake City. For years, the Utah Jazz fanbase has been patient with...

December 17, 2025
Dec 12, 2025; Memphis, Tennessee, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kevin Love (42) reacts after a foul call in the second half against the Memphis Grizzlies at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Matthew Smith-Imagn Images
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Utah Jazz Still Searching for Steady Ground as Season Settles In

The Utah Jazz are far enough into the season that you’d expect to have a pretty good sense of who they are —...

December 15, 2025
Nov 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts to his game winning shot during double overtime against the Chicago Bulls at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
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Keyonte George Deserves More Respect from NBA and Its Fans

Looking around on Utah Jazz Twitter, some fans are seeing a very small group of Jazz nation and other NBA fans always getting...

December 9, 2025
Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (middle) watches play against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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The Utah Jazz Need to Figure Out Who Is Closing Games

The Utah Jazz are still in the process of figuring out their long-term closer, which is understandable for a rebuilding team The absence...

December 3, 2025
Nov 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) looks for the play against the Houston Rockets during the first half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Jazz Need Ace Bailey to Make Utah a Three-Star Team

With mild inconsistency from their bench unit and teams keying in on Lauri Markkanen, the Jazz find themselves at an interesting junction in...

December 1, 2025
Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) defends against the Portland Trail Blazers during the second half at Delta Center.
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G League Playing Pivotal Role in Utah Jazz Rebuild

On Nov. 22, Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton Jr. were assigned to the Salt Lake City Stars for assignment. Clayton Jr. recorded 20...

November 30, 2025
Nov 23, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) drives against Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
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Should the Utah Jazz Start Kyle Filipowski at Center?

The Jazz didn’t just lose a player when Walker Kessler went down for the season; they lost their defensive anchor, their interior presence,...

November 24, 2025