According to Shams Charania, the Utah Jazz finalized a contract buyout with Jordan Clarkson, making him a free agent.
Jordan Clarkson is finalizing a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, sources tell ESPN. Clarkson will target contending teams for his new home — with interest from multiple playoff teams already expected. pic.twitter.com/e1hOavfiFa
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 30, 2025
According to Charania, multiple playoff teams are interested in Clarkson.
It’s the end of an era with Jordan Clarkson in Utah, and it was a fun one. Clarkson came over in the Dante Exum trade, and he immediately brought excitement and scoring to the Jazz. It was Craig Bolerjack who gave him the moniker of Flame Thrower, and he lived up to it night after night.
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His signature blend of swagger and style was something that Jazz fans fell in love with. He also brought much-needed toughness to Utah and would square up from time to time.
This square-up against Ron Holland was a fun one:
Or this time against Jonathan Kuminga:
Or this time against Jaren Jackson Jr and Desmond Bane:
Clarkson was especially great with the fans, and truly embraced Utah as his home. But nothing was funnier than Jordan Clarkson being interviewed by a local news station, thinking he was just a fan of the Utah Jazz:
Finally, it is worth remembering that Clarkson had some great years with the Jazz and even won Sixth Man of the Year. The video of him with Joe Ingles receiving the award is as good as it gets.
It’s been a pleasure having Jordan Clarkson on the Utah Jazz, and we wish him all the best as he will surely help another team this upcoming season.
As for the Utah Jazz, it’s a new era of basketball, and they are making this move to clear the way for their young prospects.