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NBA·PREVIEW·October 4, 2026 07:07 PM ET

Jazz unveil preseason starting lineup

No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson joins the starting backcourt.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated 45m1 min read
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the moment you've all been waiting for: 🏔️ Keyonte George 🏔️ Darryn Peterson 🏔️ Lauri Markkanen 🏔️ Jaren Jackson Jr. 🏔️ Via @utahjazz on X

What happened: The Utah Jazz will open their exhibition schedule with Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic. The group features three established frontcourt pieces alongside a young guard rotation.

Why it matters: The configuration provides an initial look at how the team plans to integrate Darryn Peterson. The pairing of Jackson and Nurkic builds a massive interior presence to complement Markkanen.

What to watch: The unit faces its first live action as the team navigates its preseason schedule.

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