Overview
- Reports say Mo Bamba has agreed to a two-year contract with the Utah Jazz, with the information attributed to ESPN’s Shams Charania and relayed by Hoops Rumors; the team has not yet issued an official announcement.
- Bamba previously had two 10-day deals with Utah last season, with the second stint cut short so the Jazz could add Bez Mbeng, and he appeared in two games for Utah during that period.
- He spent part of last season with the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League, where he averaged 16.2 points, 11.8 rebounds and 2.0 blocks over 10 games, providing the recent production behind this signing.
- The move slots Bamba into a center group expected to include Jusuf Nurkić, who is reported likely to re-sign, and Jaxson Hayes, who has agreed to a two-year deal after Walker Kessler was moved in a sign-and-trade to the Lakers.
- With the Jazz projected to carry 14 standard contracts and all three two-way slots filled once deals are finalized, this signing gives Utah immediate insurance at center while narrowing room for further roster moves or larger additions.