Utah Jazz select Darryn Peterson with second pick in NBA draft
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 26, 2026, 6:04 PM
Last updated Jun 26, 2026
The Utah Jazz selected Darryn Peterson with the second pick in the NBA draft on June 23, 2026, providing hope for the franchise's future. Executives believe Peterson could be a key player, marking a significant shift after four years of rebuilding that included 221 losses. With a strong start to his career anticipated, the Jazz are under pressure to build a competitive team within Peterson's rookie contract timeline. Historically, the No. 2 pick has struggled, raising questions about the Jazz's decision amid high expectations for Peterson.
- •Jazz executives had long targeted Peterson in the draft
- •Peterson arrives with high expectations after four years of rebuilding
- •Franchise's past No. 2 picks have struggled historically
- •Jazz have about four years to contend for a championship
- •Peterson is viewed as a transformative player for the team
- 6:04 PMYahoo Sports — Will Darryn Peterson be the answer Jazz brass were hoping for? Time will tell
"Jazz executives have had their eye on Peterson for a long time and were elated to land him. Now it’s time to start winning.
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