The J-Notes
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With nothing happening in the offseason, it makes sense for Utah Jazz fans to bring up the topic of who the best players to ever don a Jazz uniform. A recent poll had Karl Malone No. 1, but many will be shocked by who was voted as No. 2.
Matt John|
The Utah Jazz brought Georges Niang back wanting to bring in a veteran presnece. While trading him for young talent isn't a crazy idea, this proposed a trade doesn't feel like something Utah would be down for.
Matt John|
Jake Fischer commented on the ongoing Kevin Love situation with the Utah Jazz where he added absolutely nothing new. The fact that there hasn't been any updates give strong indications of what Utah's plans are with Love.
Matt John|
It's not the biggest deal in the world if the Utah Jazz did the Minnesota Timberwolves another favor. In fact, in this proposed trade, not only do the Timberwolves well, but the Jazz get an intriguing flyer out of it.
Matt John|
Lauri Markkanen lit the world on fire during Finland's friendly matchup with Belgium during the EuroBasket tournament. Not only did he look like the Markkanen of old, but he also made the Utah Jazz look pretty smart in the process.
Matt John|
Walker Kessler played well enough last season to earn a price extension from the Utah Jazz. While the Jazz could take care of that now, there's a good reason why they haven't done so just yet.
Matt John|
Lauri Markkanen is a polarizing player who has been at the heart of trade speculation, but he just reminded the Utah Jazz of who he is.
Maxwell Ogden|
The Utah Jazz have made a few moves this offseason which has overcrowded the roster. A few moves are undoubtedly coming, and sadly, it likely means the Jazz are cutting a talented player that never truly got a fair shot on the team.
Matt John|
A trade idea involving the Utah Jazz and Boston Celtics recently came up involving Lauri Markkanen. The idea itself is implausible because it involved Georges Niang, but it brings up something worth pondering about Markkanen.
Matt John|
The Utah Jazz shouldn't have any regrets about re-acquiring Georges Niang. He's a good presence and will help their youth. However, there's one problem that could arise from it next season.
Matt John|
The headline of the Utah Jazz's offseason was that they got rid of their veterans for worse ones and have embraced their youth. They have been under some scrutiny for how little they got for them, but Tony Jones explained why things weren'tt so bad.
Matt John|
The Utah Jazz re-acquired Georges Niang yesterday. Doing so puts their roster at 16 players, so something has got to give. With Niang back on the team, it's now harder not to see how the Kevin Love era will conclude in Utah.
Matt John|
The Utah Jazz brought back a familiar face yesterday. Niang isn't going to alter the Jazz's ceiling this season, but he could be the veteran influence the Jazz's youth needs. With how little Utah gave up for him, there's a lot to like about this trade.
Matt John|
The Utah Jazz have yet to sign John Tonje after taking him late in the 2025 NBA Draft. While many have wondered if this has meant anything, the Jazz re-acquiring Georges Niang provided clarity on the manner.
Matt John|
The Utah Jazz re-acquired former fan favorite Georges Niang from the Boston Celtics. While it's cool from a sentimental aspect, Tony Jones revealed that there was a bigger point to this than to stroll down memory lane.
Matt John|
Quentin Grimes remains a restricted free agent, and the Utah Jazz recently opened up a lot of cap room. While they could pursue Grimes, Tony Jones revealed whether that truly is a possibility for them.
Matt John|
Lauri Markkanen has his priorities as a professional basketball player, and that extends past his duties as an NBA player. He'll get the opportunity to represent something very important not too long from now, and it's unrelated to the Utah Jazz.
Matt John|
Karl Malone has seen his name put into many discussions over the years. The one he gets put into the most just happens to be one in which Utah Jazz alum Richard Jefferson believes he was the best ever in this particular regard.
Matt John|
The Utah Jazz will have their shot at signing a premium free agent target during the summer of 2026 if they so choose.
Will Eudy|
There have been no reports in months that the Utah Jazz might trade Walker Kessler. Nonetheless, that hasn't stopped trade proposals centering around the Jazz big man. This one will certainly raise the eyebrows of Jazz fans, and not for good reasons.
Matt John|
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