The Utah Jazz and Jordan Clarkson have agreed to part ways. The Jazz and the former Sixth Man of the Year officially reached a contract buyout agreement. Clarkson will first need to clear waivers, but he is expected to attract interest from several playoff contenders seeking a scoring punch off the bench—especially with the NBA Free Agency period underway.
Clarkson has been a cornerstone for the Jazz over the last six seasons, known for his microwave scoring ability and high-energy play. However, his timeline no longer aligns with Utah’s current direction, as the franchise enters a full-scale rebuilding phase centered around younger talent like Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, and Walker Kessler. For Clarkson, he remains a proven contributor, averaging 16.0 points per game over his career, and still has the ability to thrive in a Sixth Man role. Given his scoring pedigree and postseason experience, he will be a valuable asset on the buyout market.
