The Utah Jazz will host the Brooklyn Nets in a classic tank-off.
Brooklyn is currently ahead of Utah in the draft standings with a record of 12-34. Utah, 3.5 games behind at a record of 15-33, could make
a significant close in the gap with the loss tonight. The Jazz, who according to Austin Ainge were not going to manipulate playing time in an effort to lose games this season, are pulling out every stop to manipulate playing time tonight. Markkanen, who had missed seven games in a row, including two for reconditioning, is now needing a rest tonight. Conveniently, Jusuf Nurkic, who appeared like the picture of health against the Golden State Warriors, is out with an illness. Notably, Keyonte George is available.
For BYU fans watching, tonight will mark former Cougar Egor Demin’s return to Utah. Demin’s rookie season has exceeded expectations, with the 19 year-old shooting over 40% from three, despite his long-range shooting being one of his largest pre-draft concerns.
How to watch
Who: Brooklyn Nets vs. Utah Jazz
Where: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah
When: 7:30 PM MT – 1/30/2026
Channel: KJZZ, Jazz+
