Will Hardy leads Utah Jazz into new season with fresh additions, but much to prove

Will Hardy is leading the Utah Jazz into the new season with several fresh additions, but there is still much for the team to prove. The Jazz have the NBA's second-worst record over the last four seasons and have had 17 consecutive losing months, with the last winning one being in January 2024. However, with rookie star Darryn Peterson and seasoned big man Jaxson Hayes joining the team, there are reasons to hope for improvement.

Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George, and Ace Bailey are also expected to make significant contributions. While the team still struggles with defense and faces tough competition in the Western Conference, Hardy's tenure will be closely watched to determine if the Jazz can finally break into the postseason.