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Jazz Eye Top-Eight Draft Pick to Keep Selection

3/9/2026

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Utah Jazz of the NBA aims to secure a top-eight pick in the 2026 draft to avoid surrendering their selection to the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA).
As of March 8, 2026, the Jazz are fifth-worst at 19-45.
The draft lottery is May 10, 2026, with a 99.3% chance of retaining the pick if they finish fifth-worst.

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Utah Jazz of the NBA aims to secure a top-eight pick in the 2026 draft to avoid surrendering their selection to the Oklahoma City Thunder (NBA).
As of March 8, 2026, the Jazz are fifth-worst at 19-45.
The draft lottery is May 10, 2026, with a 99.3% chance of retaining the pick if they finish fifth-worst.