Jamal Baker

Jamal Baker

Joined: Mar 11, 2025

Jamal Baker covers the NBA and Utah Jazz on Utah Jazz On SI.

Jan 9, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Apr 9, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) celebrates after sinking a three point basket in overtime against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Sabau-Imagn Images

Nov 12, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Former NBA player Dwayne Wade and Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith watch the game between the Utah Jazz and the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Mar 17, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots a technical free throw during the first quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

Apr 13, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy reacts to a call that goes the way of the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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Will Hardy is motivated to build a winning program in Utah.

Dec 26, 2024; Portland, Oregon, USA; Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen (23) is introduced before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz could look into a major move to ship out Lauri Markkanen later this offseason.

Apr 5, 2025; San Antonio, TX, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) dribbles the ball against Houston Cougars forward J'Wan Roberts (13) during the second half in the semifinals of the men's Final Four of the 2025 NCAA Tournament at the Alamodome. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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What could the future starting five be for the Utah Jazz if luck falls their way?

Apr 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) warms up before the game against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The second-year Utah Jazz guard has made some solid strides during his 2024-25 campaign.

Apr 2, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) dribbles the ball during the first quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have seen some historically strong play from their first-year guard.

Mar 29, 2025; Newark, NJ, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) celebrates with guard Kon Knueppel (7) during the second half against the Alabama Crimson Tide in the East Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have the chance to land two first-round studs in this year's draft.

Oct 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Taylor Hendricks (0) reacts to a play against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have one major player to lean on for the future.

Mar 29, 2025; San Francisco, CA, USA; Florida Gators guard Walter Clayton Jr. (1) celebrates defeating the Texas Tech Red Raiders during the West Regional final of the 2025 NCAA tournament at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-Imagn Images

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Should the Utah Jazz look at selecting one of this year's brightest March stars?

Mar 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Michael Porter Jr. (1) defends on Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) in the second quarter at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz have one big issue in their offensive game plan.

Mar 25, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) passes the ball during the second quarter against the Memphis Grizzlies at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz wing has been on a tear recently...

Mar 25, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) shoots the ball over Memphis Grizzlies guard Desmond Bane (22) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz rookies have made some interesting developments across their first-year pro.

Mar 12, 2025; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Dylan Harper (2) shoots the ball while USC Trojans guard Desmond Claude (1) defends in the second half at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

The draft is creeping around the corner for the Utah Jazz.