Jared Koch

Jared Koch

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Jared Koch is the deputy editor of Utah Jazz On SI. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, contributing to Denver Broncos On SI, Indianapolis Colts On SI, and Sacramento Kings On SI. He has covered multiple NBA and NFL events on site, and his works have also appeared on Bleacher Report, MSN, and Yahoo.

Dec 4, 2025; Brooklyn, New York, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts with forward Kevin Love (42) after a timeout against Brooklyn Nets during the fourth quarter at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Tom Horak-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy talks to forward Cody Williams (5) during the second half at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jul 14, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Jazz guard Elijah Harkless (16) dribbles the ball against the San Antonio Spurs during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

Mar 7, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) looks on during the first half against the Texas Tech Red Raiders at Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

Jan 19, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz forward Kevin Love (42) walks up the court in the first half against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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Here's what the Utah Jazz veteran had to say after closing the book on year 18 in the league.

Feb 15, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks to media after the 75th NBA All Star Game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Here's a look at where the Utah Jazz have ended up in this year's NBA draft lottery after their long-awaited coin flip.

Feb 23, 2026; Houston, Texas, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) warms up before playing against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The off-months are now in session for Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen.

Apr 2, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz CEO Danny Ainge looks on before the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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A glimpse at what the Utah Jazz's financial situation looks like headed into the offseason.

Jan 28, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) warms up before the game against the Golden State Warriors at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Lauri Markkanen sits near the top of an NBA stat most likely wouldn't want their name attached to.

Mar 9, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Kevin Love (42) celebrates towards Utah Jazz center Oscar Tshiebwe (34) in the third quarter at Delta Center. . Mandatory Credit: Gabriel Mayberry-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz's rookie forward made his feelings clear about Kevin Love.

Feb 3, 2026; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; sUtah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) in the first half against the Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-Imagn Images

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Are the Utah Jazz finally ready to make a leap to the playoffs? Lauri Markkanen reacts.

Mar 15, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy and Isaiah Collier (8) discuss a play against the Sacramento Kings during the first quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have some pressing questions to answer as their offseason gets rolling.

Oct 29, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a play against the Portland Trail Blazers during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

What's the latest between the Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler headed into this summer?

Apr 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) celebrates in the third quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz will have some notable former players taking center stage in this year's postseason.

Feb 9, 2026; Miami, Florida, USA; Utah Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic (30) reacts against the Miami Heat during the second quarter at Kaseya Center. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz will need to do what they can to make sure this veteran is back on board next season.

Nov 21, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz owner and BYU Cougars alumni Ryan smith watches the game between the BYU Cougars and the Wisconsin Badgers during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz's owner is high on what's to come for the future ahead.