Jazz guard Collin Sexton on next season: ‘I want to show that I’m back and healthy’

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton hopes to stay healthy next season. Sexton, 24, made 15 starts in only 48 games played in the 2022-23 season. In December 2022, an MRI revealed a mild hamstring strain in his right leg, resulting in the 6-foot-1 guard missing seven straight games. “I want to show that I’m back […]

James Foglio  •  29 Aug 2023
NBA Rumors: Zach LaVine, Tyler Herro Potential Trade Targets For Jazz?

According to the latest NBA rumors, Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine and Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro are potential trade targets for the Utah Jazz. Per Andy Larson of The Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz are expected to make a blockbuster trade in the coming months. Since Utah has about $7.7 million in cap space to […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jazz re-sign guard Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract

The Utah Jazz have re-signed free agent guard Johnny Juzang to a two-way contract, his agents Sam Goldfeder and Jordan Gertler of Excel Basketball announced on Wednesday. Micah Potter occupies Utah’s other two-way spot. NBA players signed to two-way contracts are designated to the team’s G-League affiliate. Two-way salaries do not count against a team’s […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jazz sign center Omer Yurtseven to a two-year, $5.83 million contract

The Utah Jazz have signed center Omer Yurtseven to a two-year, $5.83 million contract, per sources. He’s projected to earn $2,841,629 in 2023-24 and has a non-guaranteed salary of $2,983,710 in 2024-25. His new deal also includes a trade restriction. Yurtseven, 25, cannot be traded until Dec. 15, 2023. The 7-foot center went undrafted out […]

James Foglio  •  18 Jul 2023
Jazz waive former Wizards center Vernon Carey Jr.

The Utah Jazz are waiving 6-foot-9 center Vernon Carey Jr., who signed a non-guaranteed deal on Apr. 8. The Florida native was selected 32nd overall by the Charlotte Hornets in the 2020 NBA Draft out of Duke. Carey Jr. made four starts in 19 appearances of his rookie 2020-21 season with Charlotte. He averaged 2.4 […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Jazz, Jordan Clarkson negotiating a three-year extension

The Utah Jazz and Jordan Clarkson are in talks on a three-year extension, per sources. On Thursday, Clarkson picked up his $14.3 million player option for the 2023-24 season with Utah rather than test free agency. This is part of the four-year, $51.52 million contract he signed with the Jazz in November 2020. Had Clarkson […]

James Foglio  •  30 Jun 2023
Talen Horton-Tucker exercises $11 million player option with Jazz

Talen Horton-Tucker is picking up his $11 million player option with the Utah Jazz for the 2023-24 season, according to agent Rich Paul of Klutch Sports. This is part of the three-year, $30.87 million contract he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers in August 2021. Horton-Tucker, 22, was selected 46th overall by the Orlando Magic […]

James Foglio  •  28 Sep 2023
Damian Jones exercises $2.58 million player option with Jazz

Damian Jones exercised his $2.58 million player option with the Utah Jazz for the 2023-24 season. Opting in guarantees a precise minimum salary of $2,586,665 for next season. This is part of the two-year, $4.9 million contract he signed with the Los Angeles Lakers last July. Of course, Jones had until this Friday, June 23 […]

James Foglio  •  20 Jun 2023
Jazz center Walker Kessler has committed to play for Team USA in FIBA Basketball World Cup 2023

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has committed to play for Team USA in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup this summer in the Philippines. Kessler, 21, was selected 22nd overall by the Memphis Grizzlies in the 2022 NBA Draft. The Auburn product and TyTy Washington Jr. were then traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Jake […]

James Foglio  •  15 Jun 2023