Tyreek McDole, who won the 2023 Sarah Vaughan International Jazz Vocal Competition, will be at the Blue Llama Jazz Club & Restaurant in Ann Arbor on Friday, Sept. 11.

Thousands of music lovers packed the rooftop parking deck of Baldwin Hills Crenshaw Plaza on August 29 for the 7th Annual Leimert Park Jazz Festival, a daylong celebration of Black American music that stretched from 11:30 a.

Lauri Markkanen recorded a double-double as Finland cruised past Estonia 96-67 on the road in the 2027 FIBA World Cup European Qualifiers. The Utah Jazz star finished with 21 points, 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks, and a game-high 26 efficiency rating in 26 minutes. He made 3-of-5 three-pointers and 6-of-8 free throws.

Utah finally has a plan, a young core and plenty of picks. The Warriors may want to start paying attention.

Peterson isn't the only reason the Jazz could look dramatically different. Utah also made a significant move during the 2025-26 season, acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr. in a trade. Jackson, a proven high-end starter, could be a major part of a potential turnaround after sitting for most or all of the remainder of last season.

There comes a time in every young basketball player's life, where he must shed his skin as a promising up-and-comer with potential to become a certified professional. In the case of the young players making their NBA careers with the upstart Utah Jazz, this season is winning time -- both in record and in contract negotiations.

Jazz fans let us know how they graded the offseason