Mo Bamba News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Teases double-double off bench Bamba finished with eight points (4-6 FG) and 10 rebounds in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 117-106 preseason loss to Denver.

Impact Despite coming off the bench, Bamba flirted with a double-double Tuesday. The journeyman big man is contending for the backup center role behind Jusuf Nurkic, but Bamba looks to be trailing Jaxson Hayes for playing time.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mo Bamba Could Be a Sneaky Option for Knicks If They Stay Patient As we get closer to the start of training camp next month and the eventual preseason games in October for the defending NBA champion New Yor...

AUGUST 30 • SI.COM

How Mo Bamba's Contract Gives Utah Jazz Extended Flexibility Keep an eye on this development for Mo Bamba's contract with the Utah Jazz.

JULY 21 • SI.COM

Fantasy Basketball's Latest Sleeper is Found in Mo Bamba's Agreed Deal with the Jazz Mo Bamba may be a benchwarmer for the Jazz, but as a handcuff, he will be viable at times throughout the 2026-27 season.

JULY 9 • SI.COM

Utah sports roundup: Jazz sign Bamba; BYU inks guard; Utah may reno Huntsman Center For the fourth time in less than two years, the Utah Jazz have signed or acquired journeyman center Mo Bamba and, for now, the team’s standa...

JULY 9 • STANDARD.NET

Utah Jazz Sign Mo Bamba to 2-Year Contract: What It Means The Utah Jazz have added another big man to their roster––and it's a familiar face in Mo Bamba.

JULY 9 • SI.COM

Returning to Utah Bamba agreed to a two-year contract with the Jazz on Wednesday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Bamba spent the majority of his career in Orlando before suiting up for the Lakers, 76ers, Clippers, Pelicans, Jazz and Raptors. The 2018 No. 6 overall pick has appeared in 368 regular-season contests, averaging 6.7 points, 5.4 rebounds, 0.8 assists, 1.3 blocks and 0.4 steals over 16.7 minutes. Bamba isn't the most talented scorer in the NBA, but his defensive acumen gives him value for a Jazz club that's looking to improve in 2026-27.

JULY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Waived Thursday The Jazz waived Bamba on Thursday, Kevin Reynolds of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Bamba went down with an illness and wasn't able to travel with the team on their upcoming three-game road trip, so Utah cut him. In two games with the Jazz, Bamba accounted for a total of 10 points, 20 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two turnovers across 38 minutes.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Gets another 10-day with Utah The Jazz signed Bamba to a 10-day contract Sunday.

Impact Bamba will get another crack with the Jazz after his first 10-day contract was set to expire Sunday. He appeared in two games for Utah on March 4 and 5 and averaged 5.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks over 19.0 minutes per game. Bamba gives the Jazz additional frontcourt depth behind Kyle Filipowski and Kevin Love.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Back on open market Bamba became a free agent Sunday after his 10-day contract with the Jazz expired.

Impact After signing his 10-day deal Feb. 26, Bamba appeared in two of the Jazz's ensuing six contests, averaging 5.0 points, 10.0 rebounds and 1.0 blocks in 19.0 minutes per contest. Utah will have the option of bringing Bamba back on another 10-day pact, though the Jazz could be content to proceed with Kyle Filipowski, Oscar Tshiebwe and Kevin Love as their options at center and instead reserve the open roster spot for a player at a different position.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Sees 21 minutes Bamba ended with four points (2-3 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and two blocks in 21 minutes during Wednesday's 106-102 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact This was Bamba's first taste of action since he signed a 10-day contract Feb. 26. He made a strong impression, and with his shot-blocking upside, he's worth monitoring in case he sticks around.

MARCH 5 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 5 • YOUTUBE

Signs with Utah Bamba signed a 10-day contract with the Jazz on Thursday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

Impact Bamba has been a standout at the G League level and is being added to provide some depth in Utah. The Jazz have several injuries up front, so there is a path to minutes for Bamba.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Why Raptors waived Mo Bamba but might sign him to a new 10-day contract | Sporting News Toronto is making some moves.

JANUARY 7 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Cut by Toronto The Raptors waived Bamba on Tuesday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Bamba signed with the Raptors on Dec. 29 to a one-year contract, but the deal was set to become fully guaranteed if he had remained on the roster through Wednesday. Rather than keeping Bamba around at a prorated $1.86 million salary, the Raptors will instead part ways with the veteran center. With Jakob Poetll (back) still facing an uncertain timeline to return to action, the Raptors could still elect to bring Bamba back on a 10-day deal in order to bolster their depth in the frontcourt. Bamba played just six total minutes over two appearances in four games after signing his deal with Toronto.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Raptors missed a key chance to adequately test their latest acquisition Raptors had an opportunity to integrate newcomer Mo Bamba, but opted for a different approach against the Nuggets.

JANUARY 2 • RAPTORSRAPTURE.COM

Former Lakers, 76ers center Mo Bamba signs deal with new team | Sporting News Former top pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, center Mo Bamba, has found a new opportunity with a new team to begin his eighth season in the NBA.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Signs with Toronto Bamba signed a one-year, non-guaranteed contract with the Raptors on Sunday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.

Impact Bamba will likely provide Toronto with some frontcourt depth temporarily while Jakob Poeltl battles a back injury. He'll likely compete with Sandro Mamukelashvili and Collin Murray-Boyles for center minutes. Bamba, now 27 years old, has had an outstanding season so far with the Jazz's G League affiliate Salt Lake City Stars, averaging 10.0 points, 16.0 rebounds and 2.8 blocks per game.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ex-Magic center Mo Bamba is putting up big stats in the G League | Sporting News It's been a disappointing journey.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Lands deal with Utah Bamba and the Jazz agreed to a contract Thursday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact The terms of the deal have yet to be reported, but this may simply be a training camp deal. Bamba has bounced around the league quite a bit with stints in Orlando, both teams in Los Angeles, Philadelphia and New Orleans. He holds career regular-season averaged of 6.8 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.3 blocks.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Magic top pick Mo Bamba heading toward unexpected free agent contract decision | Sporting News Mo Bamba is moving on.

JULY 16, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Reaches free agency Bamba became a free agent after his 10-day contract with the Pelicans expired Thursday.

Impact Bamba appeared in four of the Pelicans' five games over the course of his 10-day deal, averaging 2.5 points and 6.3 rebounds in 15.3 minutes. New Orleans had the option of re-signing him to a second 10-day deal prior to Friday's 134-93 loss to the Timberwolves, but the organization seemingly intends to go in a different direction with the open roster spot.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores two points Bamba contributed two points (1-3 FG, 0-1 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist and one block across 26 minutes during Thursday's 113-93 loss to Orlando.

Impact Bamba, who is on a 10-day deal with the Pelicans, now has two games under his belt. His production has left a lot to be desired, however. In 20.5 minutes, he's averaging 1.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 0.5 assists and 1.0 blocks on 20.0 percent shooting from the field.

MARCH 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Zion Williamson gets 2nd triple-double in 2 weeks in Pelicans' win over Clippers

Pelicans star power forward Zion Williamson says his second triple-double in two weeks exemplifies his focus on building now for a better future

MARCH 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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MARCH 12, 2025 • YOUTUBE

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