After a busy offseason, the Utah Jazz begin the 2025-26 season looking to take a step forward with a revamped roster in the fourth year under head coach Will Hardy.
The Jazz added Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, Georges Niang and Jusuf Nurkić via trades, while departing from mainstays Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Collin Sexton. The team also re-signed Oscar Tshiebwe to a two-way contract.
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The organization selected Ace Bailey (No. 5 pick), Walter Clayton Jr. (No. 18) and John Tonje (No. 53) in the 2025 NBA draft. Bailey and Clayton are projected to have the chance to compete for minutes, while Tonje will split his time between the NBA and G League on a two-way contract.
With the team opening training camp on Sept. 30, Rookie Wire examined the Jazz’s depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.
PG
Mar 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) passes the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images
Isaiah Collier: $2,638,200
Walter Clayton Jr.: $3,991,320
SG
Mar 2, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George reacts to a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Keyonte George: $4,278,960
Brice Sensabaugh: $2,693,760
Svi Mykhailiuk: $3,675,000
SF
SALT LAKE CITY, UT – JULY 5 : Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz works the ball agaisnt Jalen Hood-Schifino #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of their NBA Summer League game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on July 5, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
Cody Williams: $5,742,480
Kyle Anderson: $9,219,512
PF
Oct 25, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) rebounds the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images
Lauri Markkanen: $46,394,100
Kyle Filipowski: $3,000,000
Taylor Hendricks: $6,127,080
Georges Niang: $8,200,000
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Mar 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) backs towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
Walker Kessler: $4,878,938
Jusuf Nurkić: $19,375,000
Two-Way Contracts
Jazz salary information via Spotrac
This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Utah Jazz depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season