How To Watch, Stream Utah Jazz Vs. New Zealand Breakers
Oct 4, 2024, 1:58 PM | Updated: 2:06 pm
Will McDowell-White #7 of the New Zealand Breakers drives into Taylor Hendricks #0 of the Utah Jazz during the second half of a preseason game at Delta Center (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz will kick off the 2024-25 preseason as they host the New Zealand Breakers on Friday night at the Delta Center.
The contest is the first of six preseason games for the Jazz before opening the season on October 23 against the Memphis Grizzlies.
Related: Jazz Announce Six-Game Preseason Schedule
Youth Movement Underway For Jazz
Though Lauri Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson, Collin Sexton, and John Collins return from last season’s roster, the Jazz’s youth movement has been at the forefront of training camp.
Rookies Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski will all compete for playing during the preseason, while sophomores Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, and Brice Sensbaugh appear slotted for key roles on opening night.
The @utahjazz held their first media session of the 2024-25 season, and all signs point to a full youth movement at the Delta Center.
“We simply have more young guys as part of our rotation. It’s going to look different.” #takenote | @kslsportshttps://t.co/3XhJf5j39J
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) September 27, 2024
The Jazz added free agents Drew Eubanks, Patty Mills, and Svi Mykhailiuk during the summer, though playing time will likely be limited in light of the team’s emphasis on youth.
Head coach Will Hardy returns to the Jazz for his third season overseeing the roster.
Breakers Will Face Three NBA Teams During Preseason
The Jazz represent the first of three NBA contests for the Breakers during their trip to the States.
After facing the Jazz, the Breakers will face the Philadelphia 76ers on October 7, and the Oklahoma City Thunder on October 11.
The @NZBreakers have touched down in Salt Lake City ahead of their #NBLxNBA game tomorrow against the @utahjazz 🎶@jogracehealy hit training to check in with the team as well as chatting to some of the new faces joining for the tour ▶️ pic.twitter.com/Ocroa9DYH9
— NBL (@NBL) October 4, 2024
The New Zealand roster will feature former Jazz Summer League standout Tacko Fall during their three-game NBA run.
The Jazz beat the Breakers 114-94 last offseason.
Jazz 2024-25 Preseason Schedule
In total, the Jazz will play three home, and three road games during their preseason schedule.
October 4: Utah Jazz vs. New Zealand Breakers – 7 p.m. MST
October 7: Utah Jazz vs. Houston Rockets – 7 p.m. MST
October 10: Utah Jazz @ Dallas Mavericks – 6 p.m. MST
October 12: Utah Jazz @ San Antonio Spurs – 6 p.m. MST
October 15: Utah Jazz vs. Sacramento Kings – 7 p.m. MST
October 18: Utah Jazz @ Portland Trail Blazers – 8 p.m. MST
How To Watch, Stream Jazz and New Zealand Breakers
The Jazz will host the Breakers on Friday at 7 pm MST in Salt Lake City. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and can be heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. International viewers can see the game on the NBL+ app, NBL website, and NBA league pass.
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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.
