ESPN offseason recap lists Jazz additions, key departures and roster outlook

ESPN’s team-by-team offseason recap lists Utah’s incoming players and confirms Kessler’s exit in a sign-and-trade, highlighting a resulting need for rebounding and frontcourt balance.

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- Key additions named: G Darryn Peterson, C Jaxson Hayes, G Josh Okogie.
- Key retention: C Jusuf Nurkic.
- Key subtraction: C Walker Kessler (left in sign-and-trade).
- ESPN notes Kessler's exit creates a rebounding/starting-center need beside Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen.
- The recap frames Utah’s offseason as having strong perimeter pieces but a question mark at center/board control.
- The story frames the Jazz as retooling toward contention while addressing roster fit.
- It flags roster construction as a key storyline for Utah entering 2026-27.

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