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.

Mar 28, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) against the Phoenix Suns at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Apr 5, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy walks down the court before the start of a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first quarter at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images

Jan 20, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy reacts after a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) reacts after a play against the Brooklyn Nets during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson after he was selected by the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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A brief history of how the Utah Jazz's last two decades of drafting have gone.

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith (left) and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge (middle) along with president of basketball operations Austin Ainge watch warm ups before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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How could the Utah Jazz address their newest roster spot opening before next season?

Mar 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) and head coach Will Hardy speak after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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These select Utah Jazz players could be due for some change this season.

Mar 8, 2025; Gainesville, Florida, USA; Mississippi Rebels guard Matthew Murrell (11) drives to the basket while Florida Gators guard Urban Klavzar (7) defends during the first half at Exactech Arena at the Stephen C. O'Connell Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Pendleton-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz add a bit more depth to their roster in the weeks ahead of training camp starting.

Mar 11, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) makes a quick pass around New York Knicks guard Jalen Brunson (11) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz now face a handful of new questions after shipping out their top 10 pick from 2024.

Mar 15, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) reacts towards his bench after making a three-point basket against the Sacramento Kings during the fourth quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz shipped off their 2024 No. 10 pick after two seasons. Here are the biggest winners and losers because of it.

Mar 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) plays defense in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have decided to ship out their 2024 top-10 pick late into the NBA offseason.

Jan 3, 2026; San Francisco, California, USA; Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) and forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and guard Keyonte George (3) and center Walker Kessler (24) walk off the court during a time out in the second quarter against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-Imagn Images

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Who has the best contract on the Utah Jazz's roster? Let's rank them all.

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; (from left to right) Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge and president of basketball operations Austin Ainge and general manager Justin Zanik speak before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

This move was a much-needed one for the Utah Jazz to make this offseason.

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

What are the Utah Jazz's chances looking like to get an All-Star?

Jun 23, 2026; New York, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver greets the second pick in the 2026 NBA draft, Kansas guard Darryn Peterson after he was selected by the Utah Jazz at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Here's when to circle your calendar for some thrilling rookie duels.

Mar 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (5) dribbles the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) plays defense in the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

The youngest players on the Utah Jazz's roster face some high stakes this season.