ESPN's Kevin Pelton ranked Utah Jazz rookie Ace Bailey pretty highly among the others in his class. While he believes Bailey could be Cooper Flagg's stiffest competition for Rookie of the Year, he also believes something will hold him back.

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26.08.2025

Lauri Markkanen gets much better EuroBasket ranking

The Utah Jazz just got their worst season from Lauri Markkanen. However, he has looked much more like his old self during the EuroBasket. He's looked so good that some of the most recent rankings have given him the credit he deserves.

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26.08.2025

Walker Kessler trade is out of the question for a painfully obvious reason

Contenders would love to add Jazz big man Walker Kessler. That's too bad!

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26.08.2025

Jazz trade unintentionally made Georges Niang a victim of circumstance

The Utah Jazz brought back Georges Niang to surround their youth movement with a positive influence. However, it appears trading for him came with an unintended consequence.

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ESPN analyst says the quiet part out loud on Ace Bailey's Rookie of the Year odds

Lauri Markkanen gets much better EuroBasket ranking

Walker Kessler trade is out of the question for a painfully obvious reason

Jazz trade unintentionally made Georges Niang a victim of circumstance

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