The Utah Jazz are strategically easing off their competitive efforts this season to improve their draft position. As it stands, they have the fifth-best lottery odds for the 2025 draft, translating to a 10.5% chance of landing the coveted No. 1 pick, with the possibility of falling no lower than the ninth pick.

With seven teams in contention for the top spots, the coming week is crucial for Utah. They are scheduled to face five teams also vying for better draft positioning, starting with the Brooklyn Nets, who, after a promising start, have shifted to tanking mode. Following the Nets, Utah will host the struggling Charlotte Hornets and then compete against the New Orleans Pelicans, where they will contend with a healthy Zion Williamson.