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Utah Jazz name Austin Ainge as President of Basketball Operations

4 days ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images The Utah Jazz have hired Austin Ainge, son of Danny Ainge, as the President of Basketball Operations for the Utah Jazz. The Utah Jazz are hiring Boston Celtics assistant general manager Austin Ainge as the franchise's president of basketball operations, sources tell me and @TimBontemps. Ainge has spent the past 14 years working in Boston's front office, including the last six in his current role.
NBA Draft Rumors: New intel on where players will be picked

5 days ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images Jonathan Givony and Jeremy Woo recently released their most recent draft big board, and it came with some interesting intel on the top-5 of the draft. Big board update on ESPN: Major reset to our top 100 after an eventful month at the NBA draft combine and NCAA withdrawal deadline.
NBA Trade Rumors: Trades are coming... and the Utah Jazz should be involved

1 week ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Images In the latest Stein Line, Jake Fischer revealed that, league-wide, executives expect a high volume of trades this offseason. From Fischer:The Summer of Trades. That is what many teams out there are bracing for ... whether both of the aforementioned All-Stars — or neither — wind up on the open market. “It’s gonna be a crazy summer,” one Western Conference executive projects.
The Utah Jazz tank is working and the payoff is already happening

2 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images Now that the dust has settled from a disappointing NBA lottery and the temper tantrums have subsided, it’s clear the Utah Jazz tank last season paid off. By securing the worst record in the league, Utah made sure they got the #5 pick. Unlike the last two seasons, the Jazz are on the inside looking out, not the outside looking in. What do I mean? The last two seasons, the Jazz selected at #9 (2023) and #10 (2024).
Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski are NBA All-Rookie Team snubs

2 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Mitchell Leff/Getty Images The All-Rookie teams were announced today, and Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski of the Utah Jazz were not on the lists.
NBA Trade Rumors: Philadelphia 76ers open to trading #3 pick, this trade with Utah would work for both teams

3 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Ric Tapia/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images According to Sam Vecenie, the Philadelphia 76ers will listen to offers for the #3 pick in the upcoming NBA draft. Did a write up on what I’m hearing from folks in Chicago at the combine this week. Unsurprisingly, way more focus is on overall roster building league wide versus the prospects on court.
Carlos Boozer expected to join Utah Jazz as a scout

3 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Roger Wimmer/ISI Photos/Getty Images According to Michael Scotto, the Utah Jazz are expected to bring Carlos Boozer into the organization as a scout. From HoopsHype:In other news, former two-time Jazz All-Star forward Carlos Boozer is with the team here at the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago and is expected to join the organization as a scout, league sources told HoopsHype. This is a fun move by the Jazz to have Boozer close to the organization.
Players that stood out at the NBA Draft Combine

3 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images The NBA Draft Combine brought 2025 rookie class together to get official measurements and to run specific drills. With all the scouting teams have done all season, they have a very good idea of what they think of each player already. That said, there are chances for some surprises. For example, some players may measure shorter/taller than expected or maybe a player has a standout shooting performance that was unexpected.
2025 NBA Lottery Results

3 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Jacek Boczarski/Anadolu via Getty Images The NBA Lottery is now compleate and the order is set. Here’s out things panned outDallas Mavericks San Antonio SpursPhiladelphia SixersCharlotte HornetsUtah JazzWashington WizardsNew Orleans PelicansBrooklyn NetsToronto RaptorsHouston RocketsPortland Trail BlazersChicago BullsAtlanta HawksSan Antonio SpursIt’s horrible luck for the Utah Jazz not to jump into the top four of the draft.
Win or lose come lottery night, it’s a success for the Utah Jazz

3 weeks ago | slcdunk.com | James Hansen

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images There is no question about it: the best case scenario for the Utah Jazz on lottery night is to have the lottery balls give them the top pick. Winning the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes will put the Utah Jazz on a strong track towards an NBA championship. The goal for every NBA team is to put together a team that can win a title. Having an MVP-caliber player is the most critical aspect of doing that. Cooper Flagg has that type of potential. But what if the Jazz lose?