Utah Jazz struggle with 1-11 start to the NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 3:10 PM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026

The Utah Jazz have opened the NBA season with a record of 1-11 after their latest loss, continuing a troubling trend. Their only win came against the New Orleans Pelicans in a one-point game. Criticism surrounds head coach Will Hardy as the team appears to be in another tanking season, despite a roster that includes new acquisition Jaren Jackson Jr., who is sidelined with an MCL injury. Concerns grow regarding the development of their younger players and the long-term direction of the franchise.
- •Jazz record stands at 1-11 with ten consecutive losses.
- •Only win was a close victory over New Orleans Pelicans.
- •Jaren Jackson Jr. out for 6-8 weeks due to MCL injury.
- •Critics question team's strategy and coaching under Will Hardy.
- •Concerns about the development of recent draft picks.
- 3:10 PMYahoo Sports — Utah Jazz are an embarrassment
"This wa supposed to be the end of the Jazz tanking. Now they’re worse than ever.
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