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Report: Shane Fenske taking over as general manager of Salt Lake City Stars

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SALT LAKE CITY — According to reports, the Utah Jazz are making some front office moves, specifically on the G League level. ## Fenske appointed Stars GM First reported by Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by KSL Sports’ Ben Anderson, Shane Fenske is taking over as the

Key takeaways

  • Shane Fenske, formerly an Assistant General Manager for the Utah Jazz, will take over as GM of the Salt Lake City Stars.
  • The outgoing GM, Katie Benzan, is not leaving the organization but will transition into a different role within the team.
  • Fenske has spent the last three years with the Utah Jazz front office and previously held roles with the Portland Trail Blazers and Boston Celtics.
  • Specific details regarding Benzan's new position have not yet been disclosed.

SALT LAKE CITY — According to reports, the Utah Jazz are making some front office moves, specifically on the G League level.

Fenske appointed Stars GM

First reported by Hoops Hype’s Michael Scotto and confirmed by KSL Sports’ Ben Anderson, Shane Fenske is taking over as the general manager of the Salt Lake City Stars.

Clarification:

Can confirm @MikeAScotto’s report that Shane Fenske is taking over as GM of the @slcstars.

He’s been with the @utahjazz FO for several years.

Former GM Katie Benzan is NOT leaving the organization, but she is changing positions with the team.

— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) May 23, 2026

Katie Benzan changing roles

Katie Benzan was most recently the Stars’ GM. She is leaving that position, but will remain in a different role with the organization.

More information on Benzan’s new position and any other organizational shake-ups has not been reported at this time.

Who Is Shane Fenske?

Fenske has worked in the NBA for nearly a decade and spent the last three years in the Utah Jazz front office.

He started in June 2016 as a Basketball Data Analyst Intern with the Portland Trail Blazers. Fenske then moved across the country in June 2017 as he joined the Boston Celtics as a Basketball Operations Technology Developer. In July 2020, he moved into a new role with the Celtics as a Basketball Operations and Salary Cap Analyst.

Having worked alongside the Ainge family in Boston, he was brought over to Utah in May 2023. His first role with the Jazz was Vice President of Basketball Analytics and Insights.

One year later, he stepped up as an Assistant General Manager in April 2024. That was the position he held until this most recent move.

Chandler Holt is a Utah Jazz insider for KSLSports.com and co-host of the Jazz Notes podcast. Follow Chandler on X for Jazz and NBA updates.

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