Utah Jazz consider starting lineup ahead of 2026-27 season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 2, 2026, 5:30 PM
Last updated Oct 2, 2026
The Utah Jazz are assessing their starting lineup as training camp begins. Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, and Jaren Jackson Jr. are expected to be starters, while the center position remains uncertain following Walker Kessler's departure to the Los Angeles Lakers. Jazz coach Will Hardy has indicated that the starting lineup is still fluid, with Jusuf Nurkic being a likely candidate at center. A competition at shooting guard exists between Ace Bailey and 2026 draft pick Darryn Peterson. The Jazz aim to improve defensively this season after struggling last year.
- •Training camp for the Jazz is underway as of October 2, 2026.
- •George, Markkanen, and Jackson are expected starters.
- •Nurkic is a potential starter at center after Kessler's exit.
- •Bailey and Peterson are in contention for shooting guard.
- •The Jazz aim to enhance defensive performance this season.
- 5:30 PMYahoo Sports — What might the Utah Jazz’s starting lineup look like?
"Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson are all but locks to be among the five starters, but how Utah constructs the rest of its lineup is less certain.
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