Utah Jazz vs. Orlando Magic - December 20, 2025

Jazz's Will Hardy Impressed With Darryn Peterson Early–– Here's WhyUtah Jazz head coach Will Hardy had a lot to say about his incoming No. 2 overall pick.

Franz Wagner Opens Up to Life on The Magic After Moritz After joining the Magic as the team's 8th-overall pick in the 2021 NBA Draft, Franz Wagner is about embark on his sixth NBA season in Orlando. But, this season

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NBA Reveals 'Points of Emphasis' for RefsNew video details changes for upcoming season 🎥

Lauri Markkanen Sets High Expectations for Utah Jazz This SeasonThe Utah Jazz star forward has an optimistic vision on how this season could look in Salt Lake City.

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Who is Brice Sensabaugh?Austin Ainge highlighted Brice’s improvements - is it enough to guarantee the backup shooting guard spot?

What Sean Sweeney hopes to establish in first training camp with MagicThe Orlando Magic are ushering in a new era. Not from a roster-building perspective, like they were one year ago with Desmond Bane, but with a new face on the s

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The Utah Jazz Hierarchy of Needs through quotes: Media Day 2026A team’s got needs.

3 Things From Magic's Media Day That Should Give Fans HopeSean Sweeney's impact and the organizational goals seem key for the Magic. Fans should expect a big year from Paolo Banchero.

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"My main goal this year, outside of winning the Eastern Conference, is to just go out there and dominate every single night." 🗣️ Paolo Banchero

Why Paolo Banchero believes this season will be 'different' for MagicDespite last year's heartbreaking finish for the Orlando Magic, the sun has rose for a new season. To quote Nina Simone's Feeling Good: "It's a new dawn, it's a

3 Biggest Takeaways from Magic Media DayThe Orlando Magic are starting off training camp hot with a new identity, attitude and perspective on where they can go this season.

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Walker Kessler was ‘determined’ to leave the Utah Jazz one way or anotherA new report gives insight to Walker Kessler’s mindset during free agency

Utah Jazz Address How They Will Attack Final Open Roster SpotThe Utah Jazz have one more roster spot up for grabs heading into this season. How will they approach it?

New Walker Kessler Intel Could Validate Jazz Trading Him to LakersThe Utah Jazz might've made the right decision to trade Walker Kessler after all.

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1 Big Question for Every NBA Team⁉️What the Magic have to address going into training camp ➡️

What the Magic Need to Become a True Contender, According to an NBA ScoutThe Magic have a glaring need to enhance the core of Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner and Desmond Bane, according to an NBA scout.

The 3 Things We Want To Hear The Magic Say On Media DayHearing these three things will bode well for Paolo Banchero and the Magic under new head coach Sean Sweeney.

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Utah Jazz Training Camp: Storylines to Watch as Camp Opens This WeekUtah Jazz basketball is back!

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Utah Jazz Have Clear Goal for Ace Bailey to Strive for This SeasonThe Utah Jazz need Ace Bailey to develop this one area of his game in year two.

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Utah Jazz latest news and notesThe Utah Jazz season is right around the corner!

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Utah Jazz Shed More Light on Why They Ultimately Traded Walker KesslerThe Utah Jazz made a tough call to make a change at their center position this offseason.

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Utah Jazz Exec Austin Ainge Explains Logic on Keyonte George ExtensionThe Utah Jazz's top exec spoke on why the Keyonte George extension came to form when it did.

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Nikola Vucevic's Best And Worst Case Scenarios For Magic This SeasonThe Magic will need solid contributions from Nikola Vucevic off the bench.

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🚨 Steph No. 1 in NBA Earnings4x champ is the only player ever to surpass $600M. Full list 📲

Utah Jazz Draft Picks: Full List of Every Selection in 2027, 2028 & BeyondA look at what to expect for the future draft capital of the Utah Jazz.

3 Paths to a Magic All-Star: Paolo Banchero, Franz Wagner, Desmond BaneThree potential All-Stars? That’s what the Orlando Magic see in their roster, and for good reason. The Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers (Luka Doncic, LeBron Ja

What Utah Jazz's Ideal Extension Price Looks Like for Brice SensabaughThe Utah Jazz might still have extension work to do after their latest Keyonte George deal.

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Players With Most to Lose at Camp 😓Who is feeling the pressure for Utah as preparations begin for the season 📲

Anthony Black's Best and Worst Case Scenarios For Magic This SeasonThe season can play out in multiple different ways for Anthony Black. Each will impact the Magic's success.

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The Utah Jazz have a lineup questionThe have one of those good problems, but it’s still a problem

Magic Sign 3PT Shooting Forward, Waive Four PlayersThe music starts. Five players run around the chairs. One by one, the chairs are removed, until the music stops, and only one remains. Kevin Knox looks up fro

What to Make of Utah Jazz's Latest Pair of Training Camp SigningsThe Utah Jazz quietly added a couple of new training camp deals to their roster.

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Offseason Grades for Every Team 🧑‍🏫Assessing how the Magic did in managing their roster ➡️

The best and worst case scenarios for Jalen Suggs this seasonIf you had three guesses at which Orlando Magic player had the highest on-off NET Rating last year, many would likely point to Desmond Bane, Paolo Banchero or F

Will Hardy Shares His Thoughts on Jazz's Keyonte George ExtensionThe Utah Jazz head coach spoke on the latest deal to be hashed out for Keyonte George.

Will Jazz Finally Take a Step Forward This Season? ‘It Can’t Be Worse,’ Says NBA ScoutA preview of Utah’s 2026–27 season, through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout.

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Ranking the NBA's Best Young Cores Right Now 🔢How the Jazz have built one of the emerging groups to watch for this season 📲

3 Most Important Magic Position Battles I'm Watching in Training CampThe Orlando Magic have some rotation dilemmas to figure out as they go into the upcoming season.

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Utah Jazz season preview with Shreyas Laddha of the Salt Lake TribuneInfo on Darryn Peterson and the Utah Jazz

Meet the 4 Magic Players Signed to Training Camp ContractsThe Orlando Magic are finalizing their training camp roster by signing four players to Exhibit 10 deals.

Projected Orlando Magic Starting Lineup for 2026-27The Orlando Magic had elevated expectations last year with the addition of Desmond Bane, but fell short in Game 7 against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. The is

The best and worst case scenario for Franz Wagner this seasonWhile most of the Eastern Conference landscape changed, for better or worse, the Orlando Magic did not. Coming off a disappointing 45-win season, the Magic elec

'NBA The Run' Drops New DLC 🔥AI, KG, T-Mac and other 2000s legends will be featured in game 🎥

2 Magic Storylines I'm Buying (and 1 I'm Not) Entering Training CampThe Orlando Magic are about to start training camp, where a lot is on the line for the upcoming season.

Jazz's Keyonte George Says One Thing Stands Out About Darryn PetersonThe Utah Jazz backcourt seems to already be building some positive chemistry.

Jazz Owner Ryan Smith Revisits Darryn Peterson, AJ Dybantsa DebateFor as perfect a fit that AJ Dybantsa might've been in Utah, the Jazz certainly seem content with Darryn Peterson.

5 Players Who Should've Been Traded This Offseason 🏀Breaking down who the Magic need to move on from 📲

NBA Training Camps Start Dates 🗓️Schedules for every team and storylines to watch 📲

Paolo Banchero needs to take the next step for the Orlando Magic to have playoff successThe NBA is an unfair place because high draft picks entering their fifth year are often expected to have it all put together. This is what comes with being trea

Jazz legend Rudy Gobert stuns with new look at training campRudy Gobert is running with the goat.

Insider on Latest Extensions 💸

Jake Fischer explains Keyonte George, Pelle Larsson and Saddiq Bey deals, predicts future value for Cason Wallace and Brandon Miller

Fresh NBA Insider Intel 👂

🔁 Breaking down Hawks, Hornets trade 📝 Evaluating latest major extensions 📳 Jake Fischer was live

3 Potential Reunions Utah Jazz Could Pursue for Final Roster SpotThe Utah Jazz could go after a familiar face for their final roster spot.

How Good Will the Not-Tanking Jazz Actually Be? Chris Mannix and Rachel Nichols break down the new-look Jazz roster and discuss whether they can make the playoffs this season or whether some growing pains will leave them in the lottery again.

Paolo Banchero’s Best and Worst Case Scenarios for the Magic This SeasonThe Orlando Magic are putting plenty of faith in the players already in the building heading into this season. Rather than making a major overhaul, Orlando brou

3 Magic Players Fighting for Their Job This PreseasonThe Orlando Magic are figuring out what their rotation will look like for the season, and training camp could determine how Sean Sweeney distributes minutes.

Darryn Peterson is about to shock the NBADarryn Peterson has a chance to have an incredible season

Doc: I'm Absolutely RetiredRivers joining NBC as an analyst for 2026-27 season

Utah Jazz Owner Speaks on Steve Ballmer, LA Clippers ControversyUtah Jazz owner Ryan Smith spoke on the state of the LA Clippers' recent investigation and punishment.

Ranking 5 NBA Teams With the Worst Salary-Cap Situations 😖Examining why the Magic are in difficult financial shape going forward ➡️

The 3 Burning Questions the Magic Must Address in Training CampThe Orlando Magic are about to enter training camp, where they will figure out what they need to do to finally take the next step as a team.

Utah Jazz Could Still Trade One Player After Cody Williams DealWho is the next player to keep an eye on in potential Utah Jazz trade talks?

The incentives in Keyonte George’s contract are greatKeyonte George’s contract is fantastic

What Franz Wagner Must Do To Be A Top-5 Small ForwardThe NBA currently has plenty of talented small forwards. One of them is a familiar name to Orlando Magic fans: Franz Wagner. In a 2026-27 small forwards rankin

Best Quotes from the Keyonte George Press ConferenceKeyonte George is the first new contract of a new Jazz era

What's Next for Utah Jazz After Keyonte George's 5-Year ExtensionThe Utah Jazz completed a big task on their to-do list on Friday afternoon after news had broken that the team had agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extensi

5 Position Battle Questions The Orlando Magic Still Need To AnswerSean Sweeney is walking into an Orlando locker room with talented players in every direction. While the Orlando Magic didn't make many moves this off-season, th

The 3 Players On The Magic Clearly Part Of The Future CoreThese three Orlando Magic players will be vital to the team's future success.

Paolo Banchero Shines Light on Skills Honed with Kevin Durant this SummerPaolo Banchero is putting in the work this off-season to put the past behind him, to prove the doubters wrong, and to take the big leap towards superstardom. Af

Why Jamahl Mosley Is Perfect Coach to Unlock Zion Williamson New Orleans Pelicans star forward Zion Williamson is about to embark on his eighth season in the NBA. Despite the meteoric expectations when the Pelicans draft

Rookie Extension Rumors 👀Multiple NBA stars may be getting paid soon 📲

Utah Jazz re-sign Keyonte George to contract extensionA big win for Keyonte George and the Utah Jazz

Biggest Winners and Losers From Jazz's Keyonte George ExtensionThe Utah Jazz and Keyonte George have hashed out a brand-new five-year extension.

Instant Grade: Utah Jazz, Keyonte George Agree to 5-Year ExtensionThe Utah Jazz and Keyonte George have officially agreed to terms on a new contract. Here's what to make of it.

Jazz to Give George $157MUtah agrees to 5-yr rookie scale contract extension with guard (ESPN)

Why Magic plummeted in recent three-year outlook rankingsThere's a new year of hope for the Orlando Magic on the horizon, who are coming off a disappointing postseason exit after finishing 45-37 last season. However,

Drafting the Utah Jazz starting 5How does the Utah Jazz starting five get drafted?

Wild 2017 NBA Re-Draft 🫨How far does Fultz drop? Full redo of class with Tatum, Spida, Bam and more 📲

Ranking which Magic player has best chance at All-Star nodThe Orlando Magic are flying under the radar heading into the 2026-27 season. Coming off a quiet summer, where their biggest move was swapping head coach Jamahl

How This G League Trade Could Change Jazz C Mo Bamba's FutureThe Utah Jazz big man was recently involved in a G League trade, even though he's on an NBA contract.

Every NBA Team's Top Breakout Candidate This Upcoming Season 😀Expect this player to emerge as a difference-maker for the Magic ➡️

Why This Season is So Crucial for Magic and Their FutureThe Orlando Magic are coming off three consecutive playoff appearances, but they haven't advanced in the postseason since 2010.

Breaking Down John Konchar’s Value and Potential With Knicks After SigningOn Tuesday night, the Knicks awoke from their long and quiet slumber to sign John Konchar to a one-year deal. But the signing, which has been speculated for som

The Three Storylines That Will Define Utah Jazz's Training CampThe Utah Jazz are counting down the days until they're on the floor for training camp.

Why Magic Didn't Sign Knicks' John Konchar Despite InterestJohn Konchar was reportedly someone the Orlando Magic were looking to sign before he joined the New York Knicks.

3 Potential Knicks Losers in Wake of John Konchar SigningThe Knicks pulled off a significant coup Tuesday night by agreeing to a deal with in-demand free agent John Konchar. Notably, Konchar chose New York over severa

Mock NBA Expansion Draft 🤔Who would the Magic lose in an expansion draft held today? ➡️

STUFF the Magic Dragon Named 2026 NBA Mascot of the YearMascots are an integral part of sports. While not every team has one, those that do often rely on their mascots to play an important role within the organizatio

Adam Silver Happy with Anti-Tanking Rules

NBA insider Jake Fischer reveals that commish feels upcoming season will be 'best season yet to come'

Knicks' Recent John Konchar Fling Is Now on Life SupportLess than two weeks ago, the New York Knicks were linked to free agent John Konchar in what was a bit of a surprise, given the team isn't short on wing options.

Insider: NBA Europe on Track 🌍

Jake Fischer reports that Adam Silver is 'optimistic' new league will take shape in time for 2027-28 season

4 Early Predictions for How Utah Jazz's 2026-27 Season Will GoThe Utah Jazz could have an exciting, yet unpredictable NBA season ahead.

Adam Silver's Latest Press Conference 🎤NBA commish says expansion talks are ongoing, explains Clippers punishment and more at Board of Governors meeting 📲

Raptors Signing John Konchar Would Make Sense After Kawhi TradeJohn Konchar is a free agent shooting guard that would give the Toronto Raptors what they are looking for going into the upcoming season.

What Utah’s defense with Jaren Jackson Jr. at center might look likeJaren Jackson Jr. mgith have

I Do Not Want Myles Turner On The Utah JazzAnd my reasons are split 50/50 on whether they make sense or not

One Stat Proves Brice Sensabaugh Deserves More Playing Time for JazzThe Utah Jazz should continue to keep handing over opportunities to Brice Sensabaugh.

Paolo-to-Warriors Trade Idea💡3-team proposal to land Steph a new co-star 📲

A new reality for Jazz fans is comingDarryn Peterson has a chance to change everything

The Three Stories That Will Define Orlando Magic's Training CampSeeing this from the Magic in training camp will be big for the 2026-27 season.

Utah Jazz Have One Player With Chance to Win Clutch Player of the YearWho might be the Utah Jazz's best bet to win this year's Clutch Player of the Year award?

New NBA Salary Cap ProjectionsThe 2027-28 season is expected to contain a $176M salary cap (The Athletic)

Ranking Every Player Under 25 Within the Utah Jazz's OrganizationSince the Utah Jazz have kickstarted their rebuild process in the 2022 NBA offseason, they've built up a strong foundation of young players 25 and under that's

Nikola Jokic lists Magic Center among his Toughest DefendersWendell Carter Jr. tends to eat good any time he sees Denver on the schedule. For a handful of reasons, Carter matches up well with the Nuggets' 3x MVP, Nikola

Duke Alum Pickup in Durham 🍿Tatum, Kyrie and Banchero go back to school for a run

Three Orlando Magic Players Most On The Spot This SeasonThese three Magic can step up in a big way to show Orlando is a tough team in the East.

Bargain NBA Free Agents 🏷️5 players that could upgrade rosters on the cheap ➡️

Top 10 NBA Trade Targets 🎯Players who could still be on the move this offseason 📲

Utah Jazz 2026-27 Home Schedule Guide: Best Games, Matchups, TicketsHere's what you should be looking towards on the Utah Jazz's home schedule for 2026-27.

Orlando Magic Bold Predictions for the 2026/27 SeasonThe Orlando Magic season is rapidly approaching us. Many have put the Magic on the backburner, they made minimal changes --beyond head coach-- and they only add

NBA 'Specter' Jerseys Revealed8 of the league's oldest franchises getting custom Nike edition threads

Keyonte George's Jazz Extension Might Not Be as Big as You ThinkThe Utah Jazz are on track to pay their budding star guard Keyonte George to a new contract upon the expiration of his four-year rookie deal, which stretches un

Pelicans' Rotation Crunch Will Test Jamahl Mosley's CreativityJamahl Mosley's most difficult preseason assignment may be finding enough minutes for everyone on the New Orleans Pelicans' roster. An NBA team has 240 regulati

Brice Sensabaugh Must Develop One Trait to Secure His Next Jazz ContractThe Utah Jazz wing is entering a contract year for the 2026-27 season.

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Hot Take for the Magic 🔥A prediction for the upcoming year as a wild offseason nears its end 📲

Keyonte George: Sun among the stars or a radiant supernova?It’s time we contemplate our place in the universe.

Nike & NBA Reveal New Gear 🔥Each team getting unique warmup, practice and travel collection

Utah Jazz Have One Longshot Bet to Win Most Improved PlayerThe Utah Jazz don't have many chances to win Most Improved Player––but this guy could make it happen.

What the Timberwolves Would Be Getting in Signing Kevin LoveTimberwolves fans booed Kevin Love in his first game back at Target Center on Jan. 31, 2015, five months after the Wolves traded their homegrown All-Star to the

What the Utah Jazz's All-Time Starting Five Might Look LikeThe Utah Jazz have had some talented players in the building throughout their 52 seasons in the NBA.

Latest Walter Clayton Jr. News Proves Utah Jazz Made the Right CallThe Utah Jazz shipped out their rookie rather quickly last year... but maybe they were right to do so.

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Teams That Got Better...And Those That Got Worse 🎭Where the Jazz fall after a wild NBA offseason 📲

Orlando Magic 2026-27 Position Preview: Power ForwardsDive into the Orlando Magic's power forward rotation, headlined by Paolo Banchero.

Fresh NBA Offseason Scoops👂

👨‍⚖️ Clippers, Kawhi fallout 👑 Sabonis on trade block? 📳 LIVE with insider Jake Fischer

Projecting Utah Jazz's Starting Lineup & Rotation for 2026-27The Utah Jazz's rotation will be looking a little different from where they left things off last season.

Orlando Magic 2026-27 Position Preview: Shooting GuardsAnother Orlando Magic season is looming right before our very eyes with training camp beginning in less than a month. Last week, we tipped off the first of our

Kevin Love’s Potential Next Move and Other NBA Reunions We’d Love to SeeThis late in the offseason, a few big-name veteran players are still looking for their next NBA home.

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Five biggest storylines for the upcoming Jazz seasonYour best source for quality Utah Jazz news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

3 Priorities the Utah Jazz Must Address Before Opening NightThe Utah Jazz have a handful of things to address before they kick off the new year.

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Top NBA Free Agents Available 🙋Ranking 10 best players still on the market 📲

Inside Kevin Love’s Case as Top 5 Cavs Player EverIt’s hard to talk about Cavaliers greatness without mentioning Kevin Love. Acquired for two #1 overall picks back in 2014, he arrived with extremely high expect

One Overlooked Winner of the Utah Jazz’s Cody Williams TradeThe Utah Jazz have one player that benefits notably from their move to trade Cody Williams.

Projected Top 3 Orlando Magic Reserves This SeasonThese Magic reserves should each play a significant role off the bench this season.

What Makes Cody Williams' Potential Exciting for TimberwolvesWhen the Minnesota Timberwolves traded Josh Green last week to the Utah Jazz, by far the largest value of the trade for Minnesota was reducing salary. The Wolve

3 Small Rotation Changes the Utah Jazz Should Make This SeasonThe Utah Jazz and Will Hardy could decide to make a few changes to their rotation.

Why Josh Green Could Be the Jazz’s Perfect Trade Candidate to ShopJosh Green could be a real trade chip for the Utah Jazz to utilize.

Making Sense of Knicks' Surprise John Konchar RumorThe Knicks have been unexpectedly linked to John Konchar, so we try to assess why New York might have interest despite an already full wing group.

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Survey Results: How Jazz fans feel about the Cody Williams tradeHow Jazz fans really feel about the Cody Williams trade

Why Timberwolves Cutting John Konchar Was the Right DecisionLast week, it was announced that the Minnesota Timberwolves had agreed to sign free agent Jonathan Kuminga to a two-year, $12.4 million contract to be their sta