Utah Jazz Waive Guard Johnny Juzang Before Free Agency

The Utah Jazz have waived guard Johnny Juzang ahead of free agency, making him a free agent and clearing his $2.84 million salary from their books. Juzang, an undrafted UCLA product, played three seasons with the Jazz, appearing in 102 games and averaging 7.9 points and 2.5 rebounds per game, with a career-high 8.9 points per game in the 2024-25 season. The Jazz's decision to waive Juzang comes after they acquired rookies Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr., signaling a shift towards younger talent. Juzang's sharpshooting ability and recent performance are expected to generate interest from other NBA teams looking for floor spacing. This move follows other recent Jazz roster changes, including trading Collin Sexton for Jusuf Nurkic and agreeing to a buyout with Jordan Clarkson. The Jazz appear focused on restructuring their lineup as free agency begins.