Utah Jazz depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season

After a busy offseason, the Utah Jazz begin the 2025-26 season looking to take a step forward with a revamped roster in the fourth year under head coach Will Hardy.

The Jazz added Kyle Anderson, Kevin Love, Georges Niang and Jusuf Nurkić via trades, while departing from mainstays Jordan Clarkson, John Collins and Collin Sexton. The team also re-signed Oscar Tshiebwe to a two-way contract.

The organization selected Ace Bailey (No. 5 pick), Walter Clayton Jr. (No. 18) and John Tonje (No. 53) in the 2025 NBA draft. Bailey and Clayton are projected to have the chance to compete for minutes, while Tonje will split his time between the NBA and G League on a two-way contract.

With the team opening training camp on Sept. 30, Rookie Wire examined the Jazz’s depth chart and offered an early projection of the starters and backups entering the season.

PG

Mar 28, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) passes the ball in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

  1. Isaiah Collier: $2,638,200
  2. Walter Clayton Jr.: $3,991,320

SG

Mar 2, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George reacts to a shot against the New Orleans Pelicans during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

  1. Keyonte George: $4,278,960
  2. Brice Sensabaugh: $2,693,760
  3. Svi Mykhailiuk: $3,675,000

SF

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - JULY 5 : Ace Bailey #19 of the Utah Jazz works the ball agaisnt Jalen Hood-Schifino #17 of the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half of their NBA Summer League game at the Jon M. Huntsman Center on July 5, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images)

  1. Ace Bailey: $9,069,840
  2. Cody Williams: $5,742,480
  3. Kyle Anderson: $9,219,512

PF

Oct 25, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) rebounds the ball against the Golden State Warriors during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

  1. Lauri Markkanen: $46,394,100
  2. Kyle Filipowski: $3,000,000
  3. Taylor Hendricks: $6,127,080
  4. Georges Niang: $8,200,000

C

Mar 16, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) backs towards the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) plays defense in the first half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

  1. Walker Kessler: $4,878,938
  2. Jusuf Nurkić: $19,375,000
  3. Kevin Love: $4,150,000

Two-Way Contracts

  1. Elijah Harkless
  2. John Tonje
  3. Oscar Tshiebwe

Jazz salary information via Spotrac

This article originally appeared on Rookie Wire: Utah Jazz depth chart: Projecting starters, backups for 2025-26 season

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