Utah Jazz

The Jazz continue the rebuild after moving on from Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in the summer of 2022. Utah has an assortment of draft capital and have added talent in Walker Kessler, Taylor Hendricks, Keyonte George, and this year’s rookies Cody Williams and Isaiah Collier. Pair this young core with a resigned Lauri Markkanen and a return to playoff contention doesn’t seem all that far off.

Health is an integral component in developing a young team and the Jazz medical team has proven up to the challenge. Led by Vice President of Performance Healthcare Erik Phillips and Head Athletic Trainer Jamal Cort, the medical staff is the second-rated group over the past five seasons. Last year was no exception as they dropped their injury total for a third straight season and finished in the top 10 for the fifth consecutive season.

The Jazz aren’t ready to contend for a title but should remain a competitive group. They enter the season without any serious injury concerns and will play hard for head coach Will Hardy. Another year of development and another shot at a top pick in a talented draft should further move the franchise forward.