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===2022–present: The post Gobert–Mitchell era=== ==== 2022–present: Arrival of Lauri Markkanen ==== On July 1, 2022, the Jazz traded three-time [[NBA Defensive Player of the Year Award]] winner [[Rudy Gobert]] to the [[Minnesota Timberwolves]] in exchange for [[Malik Beasley]], [[Patrick Beverley]], [[Jarred Vanderbilt]], [[Leandro Bolmaro]], [[Walker Kessler]] (the 22nd selection in the [[2022 NBA draft]]), four future first round draft picks, and a pick swap.<ref>{{cite news|title=Reports: Jazz trade Rudy Gobert to Wolves in multi-player deal|url=https://www.nba.com/news/jazz-wolves-rudy-gobert-trade|website=NBA.com|date=July 1, 2022|access-date=July 4, 2022|archive-date=December 17, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221217210158/https://www.nba.com/news/jazz-wolves-rudy-gobert-trade|url-status=live}}</ref> On August 25, 2022, Beverley was traded to the [[Los Angeles Lakers]] in exchange for [[Stanley Johnson (basketball)|Stanley Johnson]] and [[Talen Horton-Tucker]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/lakers-acquire-patrick-beverley-082522|title=Lakers Acquire Patrick Beverley|work=NBA.com|date=August 25, 2022|accessdate=August 27, 2022|archive-date=October 14, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20221014063741/https://www.nba.com/lakers/news/lakers-acquire-patrick-beverley-082522|url-status=live}}</ref> On September 1, 2022, the Jazz traded three-time All-Star guard [[Donovan Mitchell]] to the [[Cleveland Cavaliers]] in exchange for [[Collin Sexton]], [[Lauri Markkanen]], [[Ochai Agbaji]] (the Cavaliers' top selection and the 14th pick in the [[2022 NBA draft]]), three future unprotected first-round draft picks, and two pick swaps.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Cavs Acquire Three-Time All-Star Donovan Mitchell |url=https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/releases-mitchell-trade-220903 |access-date=September 3, 2022 |website=NBA |archive-date=September 27, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220927150918/https://www.nba.com/cavaliers/news/releases-mitchell-trade-220903 |url-status=live }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Cleveland Cavaliers acquire Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell in blockbuster trade |url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34502825/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-trade-3-first-round-picks-two-swaps-utah-jazz-star-donovan-mitchell |access-date=September 3, 2022 |website=ESPN |date=September 2022 |archive-date=February 23, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230223111522/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/34502825/sources-cleveland-cavaliers-trade-3-first-round-picks-two-swaps-utah-jazz-star-donovan-mitchell |url-status=live }}</ref> On June 5, 2022, Quin Snyder announced his resignation as head coach of the Jazz.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/quin-snyder-to-conclude-tenure-as-head-coach-of-the-utah-jazz | title=Quin Snyder to Conclude Tenure as Head Coach of the Utah Jazz | website=[[NBA.com]] | access-date=November 11, 2022 | archive-date=June 9, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220609035652/https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/quin-snyder-to-conclude-tenure-as-head-coach-of-the-utah-jazz | url-status=live }}</ref> On June 29, the Jazz organization announced that [[Boston Celtics]] assistant coach [[Will Hardy]] had been hired as Snyder's replacement.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/utah-jazz-name-will-hardy-head-coach | title=Utah Jazz Name Will Hardy Head Coach | website=[[NBA.com]] | access-date=November 11, 2022 | archive-date=July 3, 2022 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220703025416/https://www.nba.com/jazz/news/utah-jazz-name-will-hardy-head-coach | url-status=live }}</ref> On February 2, 2023, Lauri Markkanen was selected to appear as a reserve in the [[2023 NBA All-Star Game]], his first career All-Star selection.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2023/2/2/23583774/lauri-markkanen-selected-to-western-conference-all-star-reserves-utah-jazz-nba | title=Lauri Markkanen selected to NBA Western Conference All-Star Reserves | date=February 2, 2023 | access-date=February 13, 2023 | archive-date=February 13, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213192514/https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2023/2/2/23583774/lauri-markkanen-selected-to-western-conference-all-star-reserves-utah-jazz-nba | url-status=live }}</ref> On February 10, it was further announced that Markkanen had been selected as an All-Star starter as a result of injuries to [[Stephen Curry]] and [[Zion Williamson]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-all-star-weekend/2023/2/10/23594707/lauri-markkanen-named-all-star-starter-zion-williamson | title=Lauri Markkanen named All-Star Starter | date=February 10, 2023 | access-date=February 13, 2023 | archive-date=March 31, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230331072755/https://www.slcdunk.com/nba-all-star-weekend/2023/2/10/23594707/lauri-markkanen-named-all-star-starter-zion-williamson | url-status=live }}</ref> Markkanen also participated in the [[Three-Point Contest]] during All-Star weekend.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://hoopshype.com/2023/02/10/lauri-markkanen-will-participate-in-three-point-contest/ | title=Lauri Markkanen will participate in three-point contest | date=February 10, 2023 | access-date=February 13, 2023 | archive-date=February 13, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230213192511/https://hoopshype.com/2023/02/10/lauri-markkanen-will-participate-in-three-point-contest/ | url-status=live }}</ref> In addition, the Jazz fielded a three-player team of Collin Sexton, Walker Kessler, and Jordan Clarkson in the NBA's re-formatted team skills challenge. The three Jazzmen ultimately won the event.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35691311/hometown-team-utah-wins-all-star-skills-challenge | title=Salt Lake Great: Team Utah wins skills challenge | date=February 19, 2023 | access-date=February 20, 2023 | archive-date=February 19, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230219043411/https://www.espn.com/nba/story/_/id/35691311/hometown-team-utah-wins-all-star-skills-challenge | url-status=live }}</ref> On February 8, 2023, the Jazz traded Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt to the Los Angeles Lakers and Mike Conley Jr., Nickeil Alexander-Walker, and two future second-round picks to the Minnesota Timberwolves as part of a three-team trade. In return, the Jazz received [[Russell Westbrook]], [[Juan Toscano-Anderson]], and [[Damian Jones (basketball)|Damian Jones]] along with the Lakers' 2027 first-round pick.<ref>slcdunk.com/2023/2/8/23592007/utah-jazz-trade-jarred-vanderbilt-malik-beasley-los-angeles-lakers-wolves-for-russell-westbrook-pick</ref> The Jazz subsequently negotiated a buyout of Westbrook's contract and waived him, allowing him to sign with the [[Los Angeles Clippers]].<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2023/2/20/23607415/russell-westbrook-finalizes-buyout-with-utah-jazz-will-sign-with-los-angeles-clippers | title=Russell Westbrook finalizes buyout with Jazz, will sign with Clippers | date=February 20, 2023 | access-date=February 24, 2023 | archive-date=February 24, 2023 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230224092556/https://www.slcdunk.com/latest-utah-jazz-news-recent/2023/2/20/23607415/russell-westbrook-finalizes-buyout-with-utah-jazz-will-sign-with-los-angeles-clippers | url-status=live }}</ref> The Jazz finished the [[2022–23 Utah Jazz season|2022–23 season]] 37–45 and failed to qualify for the [[2023 NBA playoffs|NBA playoffs]]. At the conclusion of the season, Lauri Markkanen received the [[NBA Most Improved Player Award]].<ref>{{cite press release|title=Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen named 2022-23 Kia NBA Most Improved Player|url=https://www.nba.com/news/2022-23-kia-nba-most-improved-player|publisher=NBA Media Ventures, LLC|website=NBA.com|date=April 24, 2023|access-date=April 30, 2023|archive-date=April 25, 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230425003638/https://www.nba.com/news/2022-23-kia-nba-most-improved-player|url-status=live}}</ref> The Utah Jazz, led by Markkanen, finished the next season 31–51, missing the playoffs once again. A highlight of the season was Keyonte George's appearance on the All-Rookie second team.<ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 NBA All-Rookie team: Victor Wembanyama, Chet Holmgren headline |url=https://www.foxsports.com/stories/nba/victor-wembanyama-chet-holmgren-headline-nba-allrookie-team |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=FOX Sports |language=en-US}}</ref> The next season, [[Russell Westbrook]] was acquired and waived once again by the Jazz during the offseason. They also signed sharpshooting veteran [[Patty Mills]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Anderson |first=Ben |date=2024-09-05 |title=Jazz Make Patty Mills Signing Official |url=https://kslsports.com/524788/utah-jazz-sign-patty-mills/ |access-date=2024-10-02 |website=KSL Sports |language=en-us}}</ref>
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