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Sean Ackerman

Sean Ackerman

Joined: Jun 2, 2025

Sean Ackerman is a staff writer and broadcaster covering the NBA and NFL for three On SI publications.

Feb 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Utah Jazz Head Coach Will Hardy speaks to media prior to a game against the Los Angeles Clippers at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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Utah Jazz Facing Major Pressure Ahead of NBA Draft

The Utah Jazz must land a talented player with their fifth overall pick.

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Nov 6, 2023; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23), Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) walk on the court during the first half of a basketball game against the Chicago Bulls at United Center.
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NBA Insider Says Two Utah Jazz Stars Are Off the Trade Market

The Utah Jazz are not looking to deal two of their top players this summer.

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Dec 19, 2024; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) in the third quarter at Little Caesars Arena.
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Pistons Land $238 Million Star in Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea

The Utah Jazz make a bold statement by dishing Lauri Markkanen in a new NBA trade idea.

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Oct 28, 2022; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) defends against Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic (15) during the first quarter at Ball Arena.
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Nuggets Acquire Lauri Markkanen From Utah Jazz in NBA Trade Idea

The Denver Nuggets could complement Nikola Jokic with another star forward in the frontcourt.

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Jan 11, 2025; Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA; Air Force Falcons guard Ethan Taylor (5) drives to the basket against San Jose State Spartans forward Sadaidriene Hall (6) in the second half at Clune Arena.
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Utah Jazz Host Air Force Guard for Pre-Draft Workout

The Utah Jazz brought in another high-scoring guard for a workout before the 2025 NBA draft.

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Feb 5, 2025; Syracuse, New York, USA; Duke Blue Devils guard Cooper Flagg (2) and guard Kon Knueppel (7) meet prior to the game against the Syracuse Orange at the JMA Wireless Dome.
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Utah Jazz May Target Cooper Flagg's Duke Teammate

The Utah Jazz may take a risk on a Duke Blue Devil in the 2025 NBA draft.

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