Markkanen Questionable as Jazz Face Wolves
Utah forward Lauri Markkanen is listed as questionable with a right wrist sprain as the 1-8 Jazz host the Timberwolves.
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November 8, 2026
Jazz Owner Keeps Staff After 1-8 StartRyan Smith says the team will stay the course despite a rough start, with a championship timeline of two to four years.
November 4, 2026
Utah Women's Basketball Beats Eastern Washington 76-67Lena Girardi scored 19 points as Utah edged Eastern Washington in its home opener at the Jon M. Huntsman Center.
November 3, 2026
Utah Edges Long Beach State 66-63 in OpenerTrey Campbell scored 20 points as Utah rallied from a second-half deficit to win its season opener.
November 2, 2026
Jazz Decline Collier's $4.99M Team OptionUtah will not exercise its team option on guard Isaiah Collier, who is expected to draw interest as a free agent.
October 29, 2026
Spurs Defeat Jazz 117-111 in OvertimeSan Antonio pulls away in the extra period to hand Utah its fourth loss of the season.
October 29, 2026
Utah Jazz Struggle Early With 1-3 RecordA wave of injuries to key players has hampered the team following a difficult opening stretch to the NBA season.
October 28, 2026
Tobias Harris Ruled Out Against Utah JazzThe veteran forward will sit out Wednesday’s matchup due to a lingering calf injury.
October 28, 2026
Ohio State, BYU Open Season in Salt Lake CityThe Buckeyes and Cougars face off in a high-stakes season opener following successful previous campaigns.
October 27, 2026
Point Guard Jamaal McKnight Commits to Utah UtesThe Class of 2027 prospect chose the Utes over offers from Kansas, UNLV, and Boise State.
October 27, 2026
Jazz Forward Lauri Markkanen Exits Game With Wrist InjuryUtah star Lauri Markkanen left the court early following a collision in the first quarter of Monday night's loss.
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