New Draft Intel: A change in the Jazz draft preference?

There’s a lot of intel out there with the NBA Draft just a week away. Here’s a look at all the latest stories revolving around the Jazz.

It’s a three-player race for the Jazz at #2

Tony Jones recently reported on the Jazz decision-making process and who they’ll be picking come draft night. According to Tony Jones:

The Utah Jazz are “genuinely torn” between selecting AJ Dybantsa, Cameron Boozer or Darryn Peterson one week away from the NBA Draft, league sources told The Athletic.

Jones goes on to describe what the Jazz like about each player:

Through the draft process, according to league sources, the three prospects have stood out in different ways. Dybantsa, at 6-foot-9, is maybe the most physically imposing of the three, relative to his position. The former BYU star is capable of playing both wing positions, and he’s the giant shooting guard/small forward that almost every team covets. The Jazz are drawn to Peterson’s ability to score at a high level. They love Boozer’s ability to pass, rebound and process the game at a high level.

That Boozer is firmly in the mix at No. 2 is a testament to how much the Jazz like him, being that he isn’t a clean positional fit. The Jazz already have Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen at his position, but Boozer is so talented that it may not matter for the Jazz. They may take him and worry about fit after.

WASHINGTON, DC – MARCH 27: Cameron Boozer #12 of the Duke Blue Devils reacts with a ripped jersey in the second half against the St. John’s Red Storm in the Sweet Sixteen of the 2026 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament at Capital One Arena on March 27, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Patrick Smith/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The thing you can most take from this is that the Jazz have a choice between three great prospects, obviously dependent on what the Wizards do. Jones mentions that the Jazz weren’t surprised by Peterson’s decision, and even anticipated it to some level. They’re no stranger to this, and if they are confident that they can sell their organization to any prospect … and Peterson.

Utah’s front office is confident in its ability to…

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Publish date : 2026-06-17 05:08:00

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