Utah Jazz Draft Rumors 2023

1:46 PM EDT, Fri June 02, 2023

A dozen players the Utah Jazz could draft at No. 28

With three picks in the 2023 NBA draft, the Utah Jazz will be taking a look at a ton of prospects over the coming weeks. Here are 12 that could be available for their final selection, at No. 28.

Dunking with Wolves

NBA Rumors: Timberwolves trade scenarios kick in after fisticuffs finale

When the Minnesota Timberwolves front office traded a significant package of future first-round draft picks and players to the Utah Jazz for the rights to acquire outstanding veteran center Rudy Gobert, some applauded the move as a well-timed move to upgrade a Timberwolves roster that was shy of veteran NBA stars and bursting at the […] NBA Rumors: Timberwolves trade scenarios kick in after fisticuffs finale - Dunking with Wolves - Dunking with Wolves - A Minnesota Timberwolves Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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Jazz: 3 best trades using No. 16 pick in 2023 NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz have to enter the 2023 NBA Draft feeling pretty good about themselves. The franchise is coming off a surprising season in which it nearly earned a playoff spot despite trading away cornerstones Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Lauri Markkanen earned the NBA’s Most Improved Player Award while averaging 25.6 points per game, […] The post Jazz: 3 best trades using No. 16 pick in 2023 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Salt Lake Tribune

2023 NBA mock draft 1.0: The Utah Jazz’s three picks are …

In his first 2023 NBA mock draft, The Salt Lake Tribune's Eric Walden has the Utah Jazz adding a trio of players who can fill three distinct roles for the team.

Thunderous Intentions

The OKC Thunder and Utah Jazz seem like perfect trade partners

The Oklahoma City Thunder enter the 2023 NBA Draft holding most, if not all, of the cards. Sam Presti has a treasure trove of future draft picks at his disposal, including four picks in the 2024 Draft, to maneuver with. From trading up in the draft from the 12th overall pick to buying back into […] The OKC Thunder and Utah Jazz seem like perfect trade partners - Thunderous Intentions - Thunderous Intentions - An Oklahoma City Thunder Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Salt Lake Tribune

Six players the Utah Jazz could draft at No. 9

If the Utah Jazz stay put at No. 9 to make the first of their three first-round draft picks, there are a couple point guards, a pair of wings, and two versatile power forwards who might make the most sense.

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3 reasons Andre Jackson is perfect fit for Jazz with No. 28 pick in 2023 NBA Draft

The rebuild is well ahead of schedule in Salt Lake City. After trading away franchise cornerstones Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert before the start of the season, a surprisingly resilient Utah Jazz team led by rookie coach Will Hardy finished the year 37-45. Finnish big man Lauri Markkanen led the team with 25.6 points per […] The post 3 reasons Andre Jackson is perfect fit for Jazz with No. 28 pick in 2023 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 reasons Kobe Bufkin is perfect fit for Utah with No. 16 pick in 2023 NBA Draft

Will the Utah Jazz be able to make a hopeful push for the playoffs during the 2023-24 season? The Jazz finished with a record of 37-45 last season, good enough for 12th place in the Western Conference and fourth place in the Northwest Division. Forward Lauri Markkanen and guard Jordan Clarkson led the team in […] The post 2 reasons Kobe Bufkin is perfect fit for Utah with No. 16 pick in 2023 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The J-Notes

Draft options for the Utah Jazz with the No. 9 overall pick

The NBA Draft Lottery finalized the draft order for NBA teams ahead of the upcoming draft. With the Utah Jazz now locked in the ninth pick, barring any sort of trade, the team will be selecting in the lottery to add yet another young piece to an already competitive roster. As the draft approaches quickly, […] Draft options for the Utah Jazz with the No. 9 overall pick - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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3 best trades for Jazz using No. 9 pick in 2023 NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz have a long and rich history. So them being on the fringes of playoff contention, let alone out of the postseason altogether, is all but an anomaly. Of course, every team will have their stretches where they’re not as dominant as they once were but for the Jazz, these seasons have been […] The post 3 best trades for Jazz using No. 9 pick in 2023 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Salt Lake Tribune

Andy Larsen: Could the Jazz move up in the NBA draft? Here’s how it might happen.

The Utah Jazz are set to draft at No. 9... unless they make a deal with one of the eight teams above them. Are there options out there, and would it make sense to consider such a move?

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3 best players Pacers must target with No. 7 pick in 2023 NBA Draft

Will the Indiana Pacers be able to push themselves into a competitive spot in the NBA’s Central Division and beyond? Indiana landed the No. 7 pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, taking spots ahead of the Washington Wizards, Utah Jazz and Dallas Mavericks. Indiana also holds the No. 26, No. 29, No. 32 and No. […] The post 3 best players Pacers must target with No. 7 pick in 2023 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz will pick No. 9 in 2023 NBA Draft

Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery event in Chicago did not see the Utah Jazz luck into an elevated pick, but at No. 9, they still come away with their first top-10 selection since 2014.

The Salt Lake Tribune

Jazz fan makes ‘offering’ to 9th and 9th whale for Utah Jazz lottery luck

A Utah Jazz fan made an 'offering' to the 9th and 9th whale for the No. 1 pick in the NBA Draft Lottery.

ClutchPoints

RUMOR: Jazz ‘keeping an eye’ on Luka Doncic amid Mavs rumors

The Utah Jazz are an… interesting team to follow. Last season, everyone expected them to be frontrunners for the first pick in the upcoming draft. However, they surprised everyone by turning into one of the better teams in the West. Unfortunately, they barely missed out on a Play-In Tournament spot. That doesn’t mean they’re done […] The post RUMOR: Jazz ‘keeping an eye’ on Luka Doncic amid Mavs rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz select an exuberant personality to rep them at the Draft Lottery

In the latest “How ’Bout This Jazz” newsletter, guard Collin Sexton is hoping to bring the Utah Jazz a little luck as the team's representative on the dais at Tuesday’s NBA Draft Lottery. Plus, a look at the lottery proceedings and breaking down the team’s odds.

The J-Notes

Former lottery pick will represent the Utah Jazz at the NBA Draft Lottery

The NBA offseason is right around the corner, and despite the NBA playoffs still ongoing, Utah has their focus set on Tuesday night and the NBA draft lottery. Awaiting to find out their positioning in the upcoming draft, the Jazz will have clarity in less than a week. The draft lottery results will be the […] Former lottery pick will represent the Utah Jazz at the NBA Draft Lottery - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

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1 sleeper player Jazz must target in 2023 NBA Draft

After trading away all-stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert, as well as veteran scorer Bojan Bogdanovic, the outlook this season was grim for the Utah Jazz. Yet rookie coach Will Hardy steered the Jazz to a respectable 37-45 finish. A major reason for Lauri Markkanen, who blossomed into a superstar in Salt Lake City. The […] The post 1 sleeper player Jazz must target in 2023 NBA Draft appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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3 early 2023 NBA Draft targets for Jazz with No. 28 pick

Will the Utah Jazz be able to get back into playoff contention? The Jazz ended the 2022-23 regular season with a record of 37-45, putting it in fourth place in the Northwest Division and 12th in the Western Conference. Center Walker Kessler had a productive rookie season for the Jazz, finishing with averages of 9.2 […] The post 3 early 2023 NBA Draft targets for Jazz with No. 28 pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The J-Notes

3 Jazz players who may have played their last game in Utah

The Utah Jazz have plenty of decisions to make this offseason. Whether it’s in free agency, the draft, or through trades, new faces are being added to the roster, and it’s likely some old faces will be saying goodbye. With that being said, these three Jazz players may have played their last game in Utah. […] 3 Jazz players who may have played their last game in Utah - The J-Notes - The J-Notes - A Utah Jazz Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More

The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz execs detail their coming NBA draft process

With another offseason of big change looming, Utah Jazz execs detailed their coming plans: Armed with three first-round picks, including one projected for the top 10, the team will send a contingent of at least 10 people to the NBA Draft Combine, before hosting a ton of workouts in Salt Lake City.

ClutchPoints

Why Jazz must target Jordan Hawkins in 2023 NBA Draft if they stay in No. 9 lottery slot

Though they came up short in their bid for a 2023 NBA Playoff berth, the Utah Jazz proved to be the biggest surprise team of the season. After trading away franchise cornerstones Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert and parting ways with head coach Quin Snyder during the summer leading into the campaign, the ball club […] The post Why Jazz must target Jordan Hawkins in 2023 NBA Draft if they stay in No. 9 lottery slot appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Peachtree Hoops

2022-23 Player Season Review: Trent Forrest

Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Trent Forrest has come full circle with current Atlanta Hawks head coach Quin Snyder. After a four-year career under Leonard Hamilton with the FSU Seminoles basketball team, Forrest went undrafted in the 2020 NBA Draft. Still, the Utah Jazz saw enough in the pesky defender to ink him to a two-way contract for the 2020-21 season. After a season partially spent with their G League affiliate the Salt Lake City Stars, Forrest again signed another two-way contract with the Utah Jazz for the 2021-22 season. His contract was converted to a...