Jared Koch

Jared Koch

Joined: Apr 24, 2024

Jared Koch is the deputy editor of Utah Jazz On SI. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, contributing to Denver Broncos On SI, Indianapolis Colts On SI, and Sacramento Kings On SI. He has covered multiple NBA and NFL events on site, and his works have also appeared on Bleacher Report, MSN, and Yahoo.

Kansas Jayhawks guard Darryn Peterson (22) jogs back after making a three-pointer against Houston Cougars during the game inside Allen Fieldhouse on Monday, Feb. 23, 2026.

Feb 6, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; From left to right, Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, CEO Danny Ainge, owner Ryan Smith and head coach Will Hardy sit court side before the game between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Apr 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

May 11, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) is interviewed after the Cavaliers game four win against the Detroit Pistons in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Feb 7, 2026; Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA; North Carolina Tar Heels forward Caleb Wilson (8) with the ball as Duke Blue Devils forward Cameron Boozer (12) defends in the first half at Dean E. Smith Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz might need to steer clear of this particular prospect at No. 2 overall.

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz Owner Ryan Smith (left) and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge (middle) along with president of basketball operations Austin Ainge watch warm ups before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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Perhaps the Utah Jazz could look into this deal for their second unit.

Jun 25, 2025; Brooklyn, NY, USA; NBA commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2025 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

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Here's what the Utah Jazz's pick situation looks like for the foreseeable future.

Feb 14, 2026; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts during the second half against the Colorado Buffaloes at the Marriott Center. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Baker-Imagn Images

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Here's what the Utah Jazz could put together as a possible trade package for a move up to No. 1.

Mar 2, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (19) looks for a quick pass from Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3) during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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Here's what to expect in the Jazz's starting lineup next season.

Oct 27, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy (left) and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge (right) speak before the game against the Phoenix Suns at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Jazz could be looking to make a shift up to the top spot on the draft board.

Mar 21, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) and head coach Will Hardy speak after the game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz won big in this year's lottery–– but who are the biggest winners and losers around the team?

Jan 24, 2026; Columbia, Missouri, USA; BYU Cougars forward AJ Dybantsa (3) reacts during the first half against the Kansas Jayhawks at Mizzou Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images

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This year's number-one projected pick might want to stay in Utah.

Nov 10, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz general manager, left, Jazz owner Ryan Smith, middle speak with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, right, before the game at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

Here's what the Jazz's owner had to say about swirling AJ Dybantsa rumors.

Jan 30, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; (from left to right) Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith and CEO of basketball operations Danny Ainge and president of basketball operations Austin Ainge and general manager Justin Zanik speak before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Jazz should have eyes on one particular name with their No. 2 draft pick

Apr 10, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) warms up before the game against the Memphis Grizzlies at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

The Jazz's 2025 fifth-overall pick has officially chosen his new representation.

Mar 31, 2026; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Austin Reaves (15) warms up prior to the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

The Utah Jazz could have interest in signing Lakers free agent Austin Reaves this summer. But does it add up?