Jazz face tough choice for starting lineup next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 10:15 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy is tasked with selecting the starting five for the 2026-27 NBA season amid an influx of talent. With the No. 2 overall NBA Draft pick expected to join Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen, the team must choose between Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, and the incoming draft pick for the final two spots. The readiness of the new rookie and the recovery of Walker Kessler from surgery will influence these decisions. The Jazz, coming off a challenging period, now face a promising situation with depth and options ahead of the upcoming season.
- •Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy must finalize the starting lineup.
- •Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Lauri Markkanen are confirmed starters.
- •Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, and the new draft pick compete for remaining spots.
- •Kessler's recovery progress will factor into the decision.
- •Jazz look to improve after a challenging previous season.
- 10:15 PMYahoo Sports — Starting lineup decisions loom for Jazz
"The Jazz face a luxury of a problem — deciding who to leave out of the starting 5
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