The Jazz lost to the Sacramento Kings. Welcome to the dog days of the season
By Sarah Todd
Published on March 16, 2026.
The Utah Jazz lost to the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, marking the season's "dog days" for both teams. The team was playing without several key players, including Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkić, and was also playing without Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, John Konchar and Ace Bailey. The Jazz's starting lineup included Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier, and Elijah Harkless. The other three Jazz players saw action were two-way players Blake Hinson, Oscar Tshiebwe, and Bez Mbeng. Despite this, the team's future is uncertain as they face decisions on which young players are worth adding to the roster.
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