Tag: Utah Jazz

Jazz center Walker Kessler out for season; shoulder surgery scheduled

Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz)
November 2025

Kessler will undergo surgery to repair a left shoulder labral tear, ending a promising start (14.4 PPG on 70.3%, 10.8 RPG, 1.8 BPG). Early stretch-range progress (6/8 from three) stalls as Utah reshapes rotation and rim protection scheme. Utah must redistribute rim deterrence via scheme—more nail help, low-man urgency, and selective zone—and minutes to small-ball looks. Offensively, expect five-out spacing with quicker DHOs and ghost screens to preserve pace without the vertical gravity Kessler provides.

Markkanen snaps Jazz’s 50-point drought with career-high 51 vs Suns

Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz)
October 2025

Lauri Markkanen poured in 51—Utah’s first 50-plus since 1998—hitting six threes and going 17-for-17 at the line across 45 minutes to edge Phoenix in overtime. He added 14 boards while Keyonte George’s 26-and-10 table-set the offense. Markkanen cited mental pacing as his late-game edge. Utah spammed empty-corner actions and early drag screens to free Markkanen’s pop/pin-down reads, then closed with mismatch hunts and whistle pressure. Sustainability hinges on secondary creators sustaining advantage so teams cannot load two to the ball. Defensive glass control and tidy late-clock execution preserved the result.

Kevin Love to Stay With Jazz Despite Buyout Talk

Kevin Love (Utah Jazz)
September 2025

Five-time All-Star Kevin Love will join Utah Jazz’s training camp instead of agreeing to a buyout, extending his career into an 18th season despite the team’s rebuilding status. At 37, Love is expected to play a depth role, similar to recent years with Cleveland and Miami. Though speculation swirled about a buyout to join a contender, Jazz management confirmed he remains part of their plans for now. His decorated résumé includes an NBA title and five All-Star selections.

Kevin Love Still With Jazz as Buyout Delayed

Kevin Love (Utah Jazz)
September 2025

Despite expectations of a quick separation, 37-year-old Kevin Love is still with the Utah Jazz and preparing for training camp. The veteran forward, acquired in a summer trade, has yet to begin buyout talks, keeping teams and fans guessing. Utah remains one contract over the roster limit and could shed Love, but his leadership and floor spacing keep him valuable as either a rotation piece or trade asset. His uncertain status has contenders monitoring closely, awaiting clarity before the season begins.

Jazz Stun Draft with Ace Bailey Pick Despite Pre-Draft Resistance

Ace Bailey (Utah Jazz)
June 2025

The Utah Jazz selected Ace Bailey fifth overall in the NBA Draft despite signals that his camp preferred another team. Bailey didn’t work out with Utah, and speculation suggested he wanted to join Washington at No. 6.
Utah defied draft-day expectations, believing in Bailey’s all-around game and character. Team president Austin Ainge praised Bailey’s scoring, rebounding, and defensive energy, confirming positive internal and external scouting reports ahead of a potentially franchise-shaping season.

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