NBA Insiders Gauge Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen’s Trade Value

During the latest episode of The Hoop Collective podcast, ESPN NBA insiders Tim Bontemps and Tim MacMahon discussed the potential trade market for Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen. “I’m very curious to see after the way last year went, which he did not play great, obviously the Jazz had intentions to try to be […]

James Foglio  •  27 Aug 2025
Jazz Owners Announce Plans To Build Music Venue In Downtown Salt Lake City

Smith Entertainment Group (SEG), a Utah-based sports, entertainment, real estate, and technology investment group owned by Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith, is planning to build a new venue for concerts and other events in downtown Salt Lake City as part of its “entertainment district.” Jazz, Mammoth Owners Partner With Live Nation Entertainment SEG, which also […]

James Foglio  •  21 Aug 2025
NBA Rumors: Kevin Love Eyeing New York, Los Angeles Markets

The Miami Heat dealt Kevin Love to the Utah Jazz as part of a three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers earlier this month, and the Jazz are rumored to buy out the remaining $4.15 million of his contract. Kevin Love Prefers Big Glamour Markets A contract buyout would make Love a free agent. When […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2025
Jazz Waive Jaden Springer Ahead of Contract Guarantee Date

The Utah Jazz have waived Jaden Springer ahead of his July 25 contract guarantee date. Had Utah kept Springer on the roster, he would have seen the protection in his $2.34 million non-guaranteed contract increase from $0 to $400,000, according to ESPN’s Bobby Marks. Springer also would’ve received $600,000 had he stayed on the roster […]

James Foglio  •  25 Jul 2025
Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors: Jazz Not Moving All-Star Wing

Although the Utah Jazz parted ways with veterans Jordan Clarkson, John Collins, and Collin Sexton this offseason, the Western Conference team is reportedly not planning to move Lauri Markkanen this summer. Jazz Intend To Build Around Lauri Markkanen According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, scouts and executives are wondering “whether the Jazz would trade 28-year-old Markkanen […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jul 2025
Cavaliers Might Pursue Kevin Love Reunion After Heat Trade

The Cleveland Cavaliers may decide to bring back Kevin Love this summer after the five-time All-Star was dealt to the Utah Jazz by the Miami Heat in Monday’s three-team trade with the Los Angeles Clippers. Jazz Could Buy Out Kevin Love’s Contract Love, who last played for the Cavaliers during the 2023-23 season, was recently […]

James Foglio  •  09 Jul 2025
Heat Trade Rumors: DeMar DeRozan, John Collins On Radar

The Miami Heat reportedly are expected to be active in monitoring the trade market this offseason. Per NBA insider Jake Fischer, the Heat have “been linked to” Sacramento Kings veteran guard DeMar DeRozan and also have been “mentioned as a potential destination” for Utah Jazz veteran wing John Collins. DeMar DeRozan, John Collins Will Each […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jul 2025
Jazz Reportedly Want 2 First-Round Picks For Walker Kessler

If the Los Angeles Lakers want Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, they will not be able to acquire him for less than two first-round draft picks, according to The Athletic’s Jovan Buha. Jazz Have Steep Asking Price For Walker Kessler Buha said in a Monday livestream (31:30 mark) of his YouTube podcast that he’s “heard […]

James Foglio  •  03 Jul 2025
NBA Rumors: Jazz Expect Ace Bailey To Join Team This Weekend

The Utah Jazz selected Ace Bailey with the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NBA draft, despite the Rutgers star publicly expressing his desire to play for teams like the Washington Wizards, New Orleans Pelicans, and Brooklyn Nets. Ace Bailey’s Reps Told Top-5 Team Not To Select Him Bailey’s decision to skip workouts with […]

James Foglio  •  28 Jun 2025