From the beginning of the Utah Jazz rebuild, the direction and strategy was clear to any observer. Collect draft picks, develop young talent, and eventually return to competitive form and challenge the top of the NBA for a shot at the NBA Finals.

The jump in reps can be attributed to the extended confidence Hardy has gathered in his young players. He's seemingly seen consistent growth from all three across their rookie campaigns so far. And with an appealing opportunity ahead in the final 25 games of the season, there's still considerable room for more progression ahead.

Fresh off a near miss against the Portland Trail Blazers on Monday, the Utah Jazz will be back in action against the Sacramento Kings on Wednesday night in their sixth straight appearance in their home Delta Center of a ludicrous nine-game home stand.

The Milwaukee Bucks are considering trading veteran center Brook Lopez for Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen to rejuvenate their roster with younger talent. Markkanen, a 26-year-old versatile scorer, could align better with Giannis Antetokounmpo's timeline and enhance the team’s competitiveness.

Jazz Injury Report: *AVAILABLE - Walker Kessler (illness) OUT - John Collins (low back injury management) OUT - Lauri Markkanen (low back injury management) OUT - Elijah Harkless (G League) OUT - Taylor Hendricks (right fibula fracture) OUT - Collin Sexton (left ankle…

With his driving, passing and decision-making, rookie guard Isaiah Collier is proving to be a steal for the Utah Jazz.

The Sacramento Kings (29-28) and Isaiah Collier’s Utah Jazz (14-43) square off at Delta Center on Wednesday, February 26, starting at 9:00 PM ET.The Kings won their last outing 130-88

Get ready for an offensive explosion for Wednesday’s NBA DFS slate. With nine games on tap and all with totals exceeding 226 points (except for the Nets-Thunder game at 217.5), we’re in for a night of high-scoring performances and the chance to rack up massive fantasy points.

The Kings have been an elite mid-range shooting team, ranking third in the league at 47 percent. In the three matchups against the Jazz this season, Sacramento has upped that conversion rate to 55.4 percent, making it imperative that Utah’s defense is ready to make life difficult for the Kings in the mid-range.

From the beginning of the Utah Jazz rebuild, the direction and strategy was clear to any observer. Collect draft picks, develop young talent, and eventually return to competitive form and challenge the top of the NBA for a shot at the NBA Finals.