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‘We’re seeing strides’: Defense is an early focus for Jazz ahead of 2026-27 season

By Deseret News · October 6, 2026 · 1 min read
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For the past few years, the Utah Jazz haven’t only been a struggling defensive team, they’ve been among the worst defensive teams in the league. They’ve also been in the bottom 10 ever since they entered the rebuild ahead of the 2022-23 season.

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