Utah Jazz shake up preseason expectations with their cohesive energy and marked defensive progress. Can Will Hardy’s system propel the team out of the NBA’s bottom tier and into postseason conversation?

David Locke dissects the first 10 games, spotlighting Keonte George’s leap as a foul-drawing guard, Walter Clayton’s shooting promise, and Lowry Markkanen’s transformation into a “seven-foot Klay Thompson.” The review covers defensive metrics—like the Jazz ranking #1 in rim denial and executing Hardy’s game plan—while calling out turnovers as a lingering concern. Insightful player development updates highlight Kyle Filipowski’s strides, Isaiah Collier’s disruptive tempo, and Bryce Sensabaugh’s work ethic. Remaining schedule intensity and SRS rankings set the stage for tough challenges ahead.

Is Utah’s draft pick positioning at risk as competitiveness rises? Get expert analysis on pivotal trends and what Jazz fans should watch for as the season unfolds.

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