NBA Rumors: Jazz Demanding Two First-Round Draft Picks For Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz are reportedly asking for two first-round draft picks in return for third-year center Walker Kessler, according to NBA rumors. Teams are also targeting other Utah players like Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Collin Sexton. NBA Rumors: Utah Jazz Are Wanting More Than Two First-Round Draft Picks For Breakout Center Walker […]

James Foglio  •  02 Dec 2024
Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen Avoids Major Left Knee Injury

Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen sustained a left knee injury from a knee-to-knee collision with Spurs center Victor Wembanyama during the fourth quarter of Tuesday night’s 128-115 loss to San Antonio. An MRI revealed no structural damage to the left knee of Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen Markkanen, 27, had to be helped off […]

James Foglio  •  27 Nov 2024
Knicks Trade Rumors: 3 Targets to Challenge Celtics, Cavaliers

According to various New York Knicks trade rumors, the addition of one of these three centers could help challenge the reigning NBA champion Boston Celtics and one-loss Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference: Utah Jazz’s Walker Kessler, Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart, and Philadelphia 76ers’ Joel Embiid. New York Knicks Trade Rumors: One More Healthy Center […]

James Foglio  •  22 Nov 2024
Jazz Granted $2.9M Disabled Player Exception For Taylor Hendricks’ Season-Ending Injuries

The Utah Jazz were granted a disabled player exception worth $2.9 million for forward Taylor Hendricks‘ season-ending leg and ankle injuries, according to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon. Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks is slated to earn $5.8 million this season based on his four-year, $25.35 million contract Per Spotrac, a disabled player exception affords an NBA […]

James Foglio  •  16 Nov 2024
Russell Westbrook to Join Nuggets After Clippers-Jazz Trade

Russell Westbrook will reportedly join the Denver Nuggets after the Utah Jazz waive the former MVP and buy out the remainder of his contract, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Los Angeles Clippers traded Russell Westbrook, a second-round pick swap, and cash to the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade agreement for Kris Dunn On Thursday, the […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2024
Jazz, Johnny Juzang Agree to Four-Year, $12M Deal

The Utah Jazz and restricted free agent guard Johnny Juzang agreed to a four-year, $12 million contract on Friday, according to multiple reports. Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang has averaged 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds through 38 career NBA games Through 38 career games (five starts) with Utah, Juzang has averaged 6.1 points, 2.0 rebounds, and […]

James Foglio  •  13 Jul 2024