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The Utah Jazz traded John Collins to the LA Clippers on Monday in a three-team trade. It was an excellent pickup for the Clippers at Norman Powell's expense, who landed on the Miami Heat.
Jonathan Kuminga may be traded. Utah Jazz shows interest. Taylor Hendricks could join Golden State. Hendricks offers defense and shooting. His rookie contract provides financial flexibility. Injury history raises concerns.
Utah has some role players that could be of interest around the league: John Collins, Collin Sexton, as well as Jordan Clarkson... Whenever Kristaps Porzingis
There’s no denying the Jazz roster is in a state of flux. Lauri Markkanen remains the centerpiece and best player. Walker Kessler, a promising young big, brings energy, but he’s also been the subject of trade rumors and might not be long for Utah.
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Sportsnaut on MSNNBA Rumors: Insider shares high Walker Kessler trade asking price by Utah JazzThe Utah Jazz have surprised many around the NBA this offseason with their moves, buying out Jordan Clarkson and trading
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Utah’s new president of basketball operations, Austin Ainge, insisted he wasn’t involved in trade talks for Celtics star Jaylen Brown, as was reported this week. “I don’t like to confirm or deny rumors, just as a policy,” Ainge said. “But I will this time. No, that hasn’t happened [regarding Brown]. No conversations that way.”
Shams Charania shuts down trade speculation involving Ace Bailey and the Utah Jazz following the 2025 NBA Draft.
The Athletic's Jovan Buha said in a Monday livestream (31:30 mark) that he's "heard nothing but" the Jazz wanting two first-round picks and a young player for Kessler. The Lakers have only one tradable first-round pick over the next seven years, and that selection can only come in 2031 or 2032, per ESPN's Bobby Marks.
NBA free agency is underway, and after a week, some notable names remain unsigned. That includes Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, who are both restricted free agents this summer.