RealGM Basketball Wiretap

09 July 2026

• Mo Bamba, Jazz Agree To Two-Year Deal

  Mo Bamba and the Utah Jazz have agreed upon a two-year deal. Bamba gives the Jazz depth at center behind Jusuf Nurkic and Jaxson Hayes.

  Bamba appeared in four games last season with the Toronto Raptors and Jazz. In his two games with the Jazz, Bamba averaged 5.0 points and 10.0 rebounds in 19.0 minutes.

  Bamba will be in his age-28 season.

• Scout: Darryn Peterson Will Become Top-10 Player In NBA Within Two Years

  Darryn Peterson had 28 points in his first Summer League game as the Utah Jazz defeated the Atlanta Hawks 103-102 in overtime. Peterson showcased the variety of his scoring ability with step-back three-pointers, transition baskets and out of the pick and roll.

  The Jazz selected Peterson at No. 2 ahead of Cameron Boozer, whose father Carlos Boozer, works for the team as a scout. The Jazz believed Boozer was worthy of the first overall pick but chose Peterson due to his tremendous upside.

  "I had [a] scout tell me-and I think, I think this is an aggressive statement, but it was said to me-'He'll be a top 10 player in the league within two years'" said ESPN's Tim MacMahon during Monday's episode of the Hoop Collective Podcast.

  "That's aggressive, but there's a pretty strong consensus that this guy has, like, the ceiling of leading the league in scoring. Like, that type of potential."

  Peterson entered his freshman season at Kansas as the projected top overall pick in the 2026 NBA draft, but was eventually surpassed by AJ Dybantsa who went to the Washington Wizards at No. 1. Dybantsa was viewed as the safer choice after Peterson had some injury concerns while with the Jayhawks.

• Jazz, Trey Alexander Agree To Two-Way Contract

  The Utah Jazz signed Trey Alexander to a two-way deal, sources told Jake Fischer of The People's Insider.

  Alexander averaged 5.2 points and 1.2 rebounds last season for the Pelicans.

• Keyonte George To Join Jazz Coaching Staff In Summer League

  Keyonte George will be an assistant coach on Steve Wojciechowski's staff for the Utah Jazz's Summer League for one game.

  George will be on the sideline for the Jazz's opener on July 9 against the Wizards.

  The Jazz had to clear the process with the NBA, with the league signing off on the idea if it was for one game and George is not compensated.

  George averaged 23.6 points and 6.1 assists last season.

• Josh Okogie, Jazz Agree To Two-Year, $12M Deal

  Josh Okogie and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year, $12 million deal. Okogie is represented by Calvin Andrews.

  The Jazz are planning on competing for a playoff spot after several years of rebuilding.

  Okogie appeared in 78 games last season with the Houston Rockets, averaging 4.5 points and 2.6 rebounds while shooting 38.5 percent on three-pointers.

  Okogie will be in his age-28 season in 2026-27.

• Jaxson Hayes, Jazz Agree To Two-Year, $12M Deal

  Jaxson Hayes and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a two-year deal worth $12 million. The Jazz will have a team option for the 2027-28 season.

  Hayes leaves the Los Angeles Lakers following their sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz for Walker Kessler.

  Hayes appeared in 66 games last season with the Lakers, averaging 7.5 points and 4.1 rebounds in 18.3 minutes. Hayes first joined the Lakers during the 2023-24 season.

  Hayes gives the Jazz extra depth at center behind Jusuf Nurkic.

• Walker Kessler From Jazz To Lakers In Four-Year, $130M Sign-And-Trade For Two FRPs, Two Swaps

  Walker Kessler has agreed to join the Los Angeles Lakers on a four-year, $130 million sign-and-trade that will send unprotected first round picks in 2031 and 2033 along with first round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030 to the Utah Jazz.

  The Jazz were expected to match any offer sheet Kessler signed in restricted free agency, which led to the negotiation of a sign-and-trade with Utah getting significant draft capital back in return. Utah offered a five-year, $150 million contract to Kessler.

  The Lakers entered the offseason with up to five tradeable first round picks and now only have one left with their 2032 swap available.

  Kessler appeared in just five games last season due to a torn labrum i his left shoulder in November. During the 2024-25 season, Kessler averaged 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes across 58 games.

  Kessler was originally acquired by the Jazz in the 2022 Rudy Gobert trade as this further adds to Utah's draft haul originating from that deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

  The Jazz re-signed Jusuf Nurkic this offseason on a two-year, $22 million deal and will give the team depth at center.

  Kessler is represented by Aaron Mintz, Houston Kessler and Dave Spahn.

  The Lakers are now expected to reach agreements with Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes.

• Jazz Guarantee Contracts For Kyle Filipowski, Svi Mykhailiuk

  The Utah Jazz fully guaranteed the contracts for big man Kyle Filipowski and wing Svi Mykhailiuk for the 2026-27 season. Filipowski will hit the books at $3 million. Mykhailiuk will count at $3.85 million.

  In his second NBA season, Filipowski averaged 11.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 2.6 assists. With the Jazz dealing with injuries at the center spot, Filipowski started in 41 of the 77 games he played last season.

  Mykhailiuk is valued as a stay-ready veteran off the bench. Despite an inconsistent role, the veteran wing shooter averaged 9.4 points on 48% shooting, including 41% on three-pointers.

• Lakers Expected To Sign Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quentin Grimes; Continue Pursuit Of Walker Kessler

  The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to eventually secure free agent agreements with Sandro Mamukelashvili and Quentin Grimes. The Lakers are also still pursuing Walker Kessler as their top target this offseason as they look to upgrade the center position.

  Kessler is a restricted free agent and would either need to reach agreement with the Utah Jazz on a sign-and-trade, or risk signing him to an offer sheet that can be matched. Kessler is represented by Aaron Mintz, Houston Kessler and Dave Spahn.

  The Jazz have been expected to try to retain Kessler this offseason.

  Mamukelashvili is receiving considerable interest on the open market and has been expected to command more than $10 million per season. Mamukelashvili averaged 11.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.9 assists in 21.9 minutes over 80 games in his one season with the Toronto Raptors. Mamukelashvili is represented by George Roussakis.

  Grimes averaged 13.4 points, 3.6 rebounds and 3.3 assists in 29.4 minutes with the Philadelphia 76ers over 75 games. Grimes played the season on a one-year qualifying offer after being unable to secure a longer deal as a restricted free agent. Grimes is represented by Austin Brown and Steven Heumann.

  Grimes is also expected to sign with the Lakers on a contract that starts around $10 million in Year 1.

• Walker Kessler To Meet With Multiple Teams To Open Restricted Free Agency

  Walker Kessler plans to hold meetings with multiple teams when free agency opens up on Tuesday. Kessler is a restricted free agent and has been far apart from the Utah Jazz on terms. The Jazz have offered a five-year, $140 million contract to Kessler.

  In 2024-25, he ranked second in the league in blocks (2.4) and fifth in rebounds (12.2) while averaging 11.1 points and shooting 66.3% from the floor. Utah holds the right to match any offer sheet Kessler signs as a restricted free agent.

  The Jazz have postured as though they will not let Kessler leave this offseason.

  Kessler is represented by Aaron Mintz, Houston Kessler and Dave Spahn.