Utah Jazz decline guard Isaiah Collier's fourth-year option
The gist
The Utah Jazz declined Isaiah Collier's fourth-year option, making 2026-27 his final contract year.
The decision puts the young guard's future in Salt Lake City in question.
How it unfolded
- Nov 4, 2026A report argues Collier should top Sacramento's trade wishlist, citing his contract situation.
- Nov 6, 2026Collier plays for the Jazz in an NBA Cup game against the Dallas Mavericks in Dallas.
- Nov 7, 2026Analyst Leif analyzes the Jazz declining Collier's option for Locked On Jazz.
Key terms
- fourth-year option
- A team's contractual right to retain a player's rights after a contract expires, preventing him from signing with another team.
- rookie-scale
- The lowest allowed NBA salary for an experienced player, set by league rules based on years of service.
- unrestricted free agent
- A professional athlete who is not under contract with any team and is free to sign with another.
Source: Wikipedia