Jazz Bet Big on Peterson

Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 1m

The Utah Jazz pulled off a historic gamble, drafting Darryn Peterson second overall after a 46-year drought — a bold move fueled by four seasons of intentional losses and a desperate hope he’ll become their franchise savior. With immense pressure on the second pick spot — a graveyard for stars like Sam Bowie and Darko Milicic — the Jazz are betting big on Peterson, even comparing him to Kobe Bryant. After a secret trip to Ohio sealed the deal, the team’s future hinges on his next few years. Will he rise to superstardom, or become another cautionary tale? The answer is just beginning to…