Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy faces a luxury problem deciding who to leave out of the starting five. Assuming a contract agreement with Walker Kessler, the starting five would include him, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Lauri Markkanen. That leaves room for two more players, and there will be three players vying for those spots - Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, and the incoming 2026 draft pick. This is a luxury of a problem. Having either a No. 2 pick, No. 5 pick or the No. 16 pick, who just had a breakout third quarter, will make the decision even harder. The Utah Jazz are looking to make a deep playoff run, and having a strong starting lineup will be crucial. With the talent they have, it's no surprise that they're facing a dilemma. The team will have to make a tough decision, but it will be worth it in the end. The Utah Jazz are looking to make a statement in the NBA, and having a strong starting lineup will be key. With the talent they have, they're sure to make a deep run in the playoffs.
Club News · 2 min read
Utah Jazz Face Starting Lineup Dilemma
·2026-06-07·2 min read







