Are the Utah Jazz done tanking? The team’s new basketball boss says yes.

President of Basketball Operations Austin Ainge discusses the prospects of tanking again and the team’s upcoming decision with the fifth pick.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Austin Ainge is introduced as the new president of basketball operations for the Utah Jazz at a news conference in Salt Lake City on Monday, June 2, 2025. At left is team owner Ryan Smith.

Are the Utah Jazz done tanking? The team’s new basketball boss says yes.

President of Basketball Operations Austin Ainge discusses the prospects of tanking again and the team’s upcoming decision with the fifth pick.

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