Utah Jazz News and Rumors - NBA

The need to limit action in the paint against the Jazz Has anyone ever cried when a vacation wrapped up? It presumably must’ve been that way for some of the Memphis Grizzlies because this season...

1 HOUR AGO • SI.COM

Lauri Markkanen - Downgraded to questionable Markkanen (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus Memphis.

Impact Markkanen wasn't on the initial injury report Utah released, and this downgrade is a concern for his fantasy managers. The Jazz have been super cautious with all their key players this season, and the NBA has already issued them a steep fine as a result. If Markkanen is held out, the Jazz will likely lean more on Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and John Konchar.

2 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah Jazz at Memphis Grizzlies odds, picks and predictions The Utah Jazz visit the Memphis Grizzlies Friday for a 7 p.m. ET tip from FedExForum in Memphis, Tennessee.

2 HOURS AGO • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Oscar Tshiebwe - Questionable to face Memphis Tshiebwe (concussion) is questionable for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Tshiebwe was put in the league's concussion protocol during last Thursday's loss to Portland but could return immediately after the All-Star break. Even if he's cleared to play, the two-way player isn't guaranteed to see significant burn.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Elijah Harkless - Absent from injury report Harkless (hamstring) is off Utah's injury report for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact It signals that Harkless is healthy following an extended absence with a left hamstring injury. However, he hasn't appeared at the NBA level since the middle of November, so his next showing in game action is likely to come with G League's Salt Lake City Stars.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen - Set to return Friday Markkanen (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Markkanen took a seat for Utah's final game before the All-Star break, but he'll be back on the court for Friday's contest. He's been kept under 30 minutes in each of his last five appearances and is averaging 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over this stretch.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks anti-tanking options with GMs, AP sources say

The NBA is pushing new rules to cut down on tanking and keep teams trying to win

19 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Jusuf Nurkic - Sitting out Friday Nurkic is out for Friday's game against Memphis due to nose injury management.

Impact Nurkic went unused during last Thursday's loss to Portland, and fantasy managers should expect his availability to remain sporadic throughout the course of the stretch run. Kyle Filipowski should handle the bulk of the center minutes Friday, with Kevin Love filling in the No. 2 center spot behind him.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Keyonte George - Won't play Friday George (ankle) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact George will miss a fourth consecutive contest due to a right ankle sprain and has played just 13 minutes in one appearance this month due to ankle injuries. The 22-year-old point guard's next opportunity to suit up will come against Houston on Monday. With George sidelined, Isaiah Collier will likely remain in the starting five.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | No homecoming for Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) as Jazz visit Grizzlies Deadspin | No homecoming for Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) as Jazz visit Grizzlies

19 HOURS AGO • DEADSPIN.COM

Warriors' playoff fate may hinge on how they handle tanking teams Tanking has been a focal point around the NBA over the last few weeks, with teams like the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers blantantly leaning i...

20 HOURS AGO • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Grizzlies face the Jazz on 4-game skid

Memphis will try to stop its four-game slide when the Memphis Grizzlies play Utah

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery

Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant will miss at least two more weeks as he continues his recovery after spraining the ulnar collateral ligament in his left elbow on Jan. 21

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jazz's blatant tanking has overshadowed forgotten fact in Lauri Markkanen era No one is denying what the Jazz are doing, but what many forget is that this wasn't initially the plan.

1 DAY AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

Grizzlies vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 20

Preview the Feb. 20 matchup between the Memphis Grizzlies and Utah Jazz with betting odds over/under, game spread, moneyline, prediction, TV...

2 DAYS AGO • Data Skrive

Grizzlies vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 20

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and is criticizing the league for punishing teams that lose on purpose to improve draft outlooks

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the high-scoring Denver Nuggets, dies at 87

The rumpled and irreverent basketball coach Doug Moe has died

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes surgery to remove growth in left knee

Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Ace Bailey quietly posing vital question Jazz's alleged tanking must answer The Utah Jazz are allegedly tanking to retain the rights to their 2026 first-round draft pick. But Ace Bailey poses a complicated question.

2 DAYS AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

The Jazz finally granted Lauri Markkanen's long-time wish Lost in all the JJJ trade and tanking pandemonium lately, we're forgetting this key element.

3 DAYS AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

Brian Windhorst breaks down why NBA teams tank without shame: "The difference is that one player" Windy breaks down why teams like the Jazz tank without shame.

4 DAYS AGO • BASKETBALLNETWORK.NET

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder, Nuggets Hold Steady Exiting All-Star Break

All-Star Weekend has come and gone. Who is favored entering the home stretch? See the latest odds.

4 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder, Nuggets Hold Steady Exiting All-Star Break

Jaren Jackson Jr. injury details further prove NBA unfairly punished the Jazz Jackson's playing time certainly raised the NBA's suspicions, but it turns out it wasn't about tanking.

4 DAYS AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

Three Key Priorities for Utah Jazz After All-Star Break The Utah Jazz still have over 25 games left in their 2025-26 season. Here's what needs to be done through that post-All-Star stretch.

5 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Brian Windhorst hints at truth behind Jaren Jackson Jr.'s knee injury Now here's something worth pondering.

5 DAYS AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

DRAFT PICKS

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks anti-tanking options with GMs, AP sources say

Grizzlies face the Jazz on 4-game skid

Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery

Grizzlies vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 20

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the high-scoring Denver Nuggets, dies at 87

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes surgery to remove growth in left knee

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder, Nuggets Hold Steady Exiting All-Star Break

UTAH JAZZ NEWS

NEWS

SCHEDULE

STANDINGS

ROSTER

VIDEOS

STATS

ODDS

GAME LOG

INJURIES

PLAYER NEWS

DRAFT PICKS

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks anti-tanking options with GMs, AP sources say

Grizzlies face the Jazz on 4-game skid

Grizzlies say Morant's still feeling elbow discomfort and Caldwell-Pope will have finger surgery

Grizzlies vs. Jazz Prediction, Odds, Picks - Feb. 20

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Doug Moe, the rumpled, irreverent coach of the high-scoring Denver Nuggets, dies at 87

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes surgery to remove growth in left knee

2025-26 NBA Title Odds: Thunder, Nuggets Hold Steady Exiting All-Star Break