The Utah Jazz have implemented a new rule at their home arena, and fans are not particularly happy with it. According to Sports Business Journal, the Delta Center, home of the Utah Jazz, has introduced a new policy: fans are no longer allowed to bring signs to games.

The Detroit Pistons are looking like a legitimate team to compete for the NBA Finals this season. They are currently sitting at the top of the Eastern Conference with a 13-2 record, although many still believe they might come up short in the playoffs, lacking another star piece for their puzzle.

Utah Jazz big man Lauri Markkanen was surrounded by trade rumors throughout the summer, and those conversations haven't gone away as the 2025–26 season began. According to Matt Moore of FanSided, the Jazz aren't merely hesitant — they're completely shutting down inquiries. "Utah continues to stonewall all talks for Lauri Markkanen," Moore wrote. "If they move him, it will be sudden."

The Utah Jazz have suffered a major injury setback as their starting center’s season is over. According to NBA insider Chris Haynes, Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending left shoulder surgery. The 24-year-old center had a very promising start to the season, averaging a career-high 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 1.8 blocks while shooting 78 percent from the field.

Utah Jazz are keeping their young group together. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto, the team has exercised its 2026-27 season options for Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George, Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh, and Isaiah Collier — a move that strengthens Utah’s long-term plans while maintaining financial flexibility.

Golden State Warriors veteran Draymond Green played a key role in stopping the team from making a major trade for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen before the 2025 trade deadline. According to ESPN's Anthony Slater, Green advised the Warriors’ front office that the cost of acquiring Markkanen—multiple draft picks and young players—was too high for a single upgrade.

The Utah Jazz have waived Mo Bamba, the team confirmed in a press release, also parting ways with Pedro Bradshaw and Sean East II. All three players were signed to non-guaranteed Exhibit 10 contracts and are expected to be candidates to start the 2025-26 season with the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League.

Utah Jazz fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey had to leave in the second quarter of their third preseason game against the Dallas Mavericks on Monday and was ruled out for the rest of the contest due to a knee issue. Jazz head coach Will Hardy, however, downplayed the severity of the injury.

Ace Bailey once named Kevin Durant as one of his biggest role models when he entered the NBA. But their first on-court meeting turned out to be anything but friendly. The 2025 No. 5 overall pick, now with the Utah Jazz, had a heated exchange with KD during Wednesday's preseason game against the Houston Rockets — a 140–127 win for Houston.

Utah Jazz could be headed for another major roster move, as the front office appears ready to make significant changes. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the team is “very open” to trading Lauri Markkanen, signaling that the Finnish forward’s time in Salt Lake City might be nearing an end.

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft made headlines off the court entering the league. After the draft, Bailey parted ways with Omar Cooper and is now in search of new management after a pre-draft saga that overshadowed his rise into the league. Now as NBA season approaching, Bailey explained his decision saying it was simply the best way to go forward.

Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz have yet to reach an agreement on a new contract extension, a situation that has left the 24-year-old center frustrated. The Jazz and Kessler have reportedly held multiple meetings over the summer, but a deal on a rookie-scale extension is not expected before opening night.

Former 6th overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Mo Bamba, has found a new career destination. According to NBA insider Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, Bamba has agreed to a deal with the Utah Jazz. Last season, he finished with the New Orleans Pelicans, signing a 10-day contract with them at the end of the season.

Center Walker Kessler and the Utah Jazz remain far apart in new contract talks. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, the two sides held multiple meetings over the summer but are not expected to reach an agreement on a rookie-scale extension before the 2025-26 season.

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey, the No. 5 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, is already making headlines off the court. According to The Athletic, Bailey has parted ways with Omar Cooper and is now in search of new management just three months after a pre-draft saga that overshadowed his rise into the league.

San Antonio Spurs have added young talent through recent drafts, but their lack of perimeter shooting remains a major concern. NBA analyst Kevin O’Connor believes the Spurs should target Lauri Markkanen to help solve that problem.

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen believes that the newly introduced All-Star Game format will be a good change. "There's always pride when you're representing your country, or in this case the world, and I think it's going to be a fun format and hopefully I can be a part of it," Markkanen told BasketNews.

Lauri Markkanen is putting together one of the most remarkable individual runs in recent EuroBasket memory. The Finnish forward just became only the second player in the last 36 years of the tournament to record multiple 40-point games, an achievement that stands out even more when you consider the context of European basketball.

Lauri Markkanen delivered another masterful performance, leading Finland to their third straight EuroBasket win in a game against Montenegro on Saturday.

Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen put on a show in his first preparation game with Finland for the upcoming EuroBasket 2025. Markkanen erupted for a national team career-high 48 points in Finland’s blowout win over Belgium, 105-62.

The New York Knicks are reportedly losing interest in signing five-time NBA All-Star Kevin Love, and two Los Angeles teams now are the most likely destinations for the 36-year-old.

Kevin Love's stay in Salt Lake City could be short-lived. After being sent to the Utah Jazz in a recent three-team deal that also saw Norman Powell land in Miami and John Collins stay put in Utah, speculation quickly swirled that Love was headed for a buyout.

The NBA officially announced the NBA 2K26 All-Summer League Teams and Most Valuable Player on Monday, shortly after the Charlotte Hornets were crowned champions with a win over the Sacramento Kings in the Summer League finale. Kyle Filipowski took home MVP honors after an impressive stretch of performances that helped solidify his place among the league’s top young prospects.

The Utah Jazz’s plans for their star forward Lauri Markkanen have reportedly been revealed. According to Tim MacMahon of ESPN, the Jazz have zero interest in trading Markkanen at this time and view the All-Star forward as a key piece of their future core.

Frank Layden, the sharp-witted former coach who led the Utah Jazz to the playoffs for the first time, has died. He was 93.

The Utah Jazz may have just become the top contender to land Jonathan Kuminga after a surprising three-team trade that sent John Collins out of Salt Lake City and created valuable cap flexibility. While the Jazz are expected to stay over the salary cap, according to Bobby Marks, they now have a $26.6 million trade exception, a key tool that could help them pursue a sign-and-trade for Kuminga.

Walker Kessler remains one of the most sought-after young centers in the NBA, with multiple teams recently reaching out to the Utah Jazz to explore trade possibilities. According to insider Evan Sidery, the Jazz have been firm on maintaining an extremely high asking price for the 23-year-old big man.

Veteran guard Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a buyout agreement with the Jazz, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN. According to Charania, Clarkson plans to prioritize contenders when he becomes a free agent, which will occur two days after he’s officially released by Utah. “Multiple playoff teams” are expected to be interested in the 33-year-old, Charania adds.