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The Jazz host the Detroit Pistons on Friday as 9-point underdogs with a total of 243 points. Utah is a distinctly different team at home. Utah ranks eighth at home in offensive efficiency but third-worst on the road. The logical explanation for that is their opponents struggle on defense in the altitude.

Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey has put together a solid first season thus far, but he's also experienced a few "welcome to the NBA" moments.

Well, the Jazz’s defensive rating is second-to-last in the league, they allow the third most 3-pointers in the league, they allow the most 3-point makes in the league and they have the third-highest opponent 3-point percentage in the NBA. So, not great.

The Utah Jazz 's injury report has ruled out two starters for the second leg of their back-to-back game against the Memphis Grizzlies. According to the Jazz's latest injury report, both Lauri Markkanen (groin) and Jusuf Nurkic (rest) have been downgraded to out vs. the Grizzlies.

The exhausted Utah Jazz and Memphis Grizzlies met up in Utah after playing on the back end of back-to-backs, and the Grizzlies won out 137-128.

Utah Jazz DJ plays Drake diss during Lakers warmups, drawing attention to LeBron James and Drake’s strained relationship

For much of the Utah Jazz 's 2025-26 NBA regular season, a ton of chatter has revolved around what's to come with their top-eight protected first-round pick at the end of the year, currently in possession of the reigning champion Oklahoma City Thunder.

Jazz owners Ryan and Ashley Smith are bringing back their jersey exchange this month, for fans looking to update their jersey for the holidays.

The Memphis Grizzlies were without Cedric Coward, but got top performances from GG Jackson and Santi Aldama as they beat the Jazz in Utah.

While NBA free agency is still several months away from commencing, it seems there's already some eye-catching smoke linking Los Angeles Lakers rising star Austin Reaves to the Utah Jazz.