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NBA·PREVIEW·June 23, 2026 05:34 AM ET

Jazz set for draft night with No. 2 overall pick on the clock

Utah enters the draft holding the second pick.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 231 min read
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What happened: The Utah Jazz are heading into the 2026 NBA Draft, set to make their selection with one of the top picks in the class. The franchise enters the night positioned near the top of the order after the lottery shook out in its favor.

Why it matters: Where the Jazz land on draft night carries outsized weight for a team in the middle of a roster reset. A high pick gives Utah a chance to add a cornerstone young talent and reshape its timeline heading into the 2026-27 season.

By the numbers: Utah holds the No.

What to watch: Watch which prospect Utah targets at No. 2 and whether the front office stands pat or explores moving the pick.

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