The Utah Jazz front office is actively evaluating top prospects and exploring potential trades for the number two overall selection ahead of the 2026 NBA draft.
Team officials are conducting player workouts, analyzing scout rankings, and reviewing background research while answering trade calls regarding their high draft position.
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According to Ben Anderson of KSL Sports, the franchise has already developed strategic plans for utilizing Kansas star Darryn Peterson if they select him.
Though Peterson described himself as a point guard at the NBA Combine, league sources believe Utah views the Ohio native as a potential backcourt partner for Keyonte George, sharing playmaking duties.
The management intends to pair the 22-year-old guard, who recorded a career-high 6.1 assists per game during the 2025-26 season, with Peterson.
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Mock drafts from Bleacher Report analyst Jonathan Wasserman project the Washington Wizards to select AJ Dybantsa first overall, which would leave Peterson available for Utah at the second spot.
Wasserman noted that Peterson's off-ball scoring, shooting range, and defensive quickness are his bankable selling points that even Dybantsa doesn't possess.
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The organization has already held a meeting with prospect Cameron Boozer and has scheduled upcoming interviews with Peterson and Dybantsa for the following week.
