Jordan Clarkson and the Utah Jazz have mutually agreed to part ways through a contract buyout, clearing the path for the veteran guard to join a new team ahead of the upcoming season.
Once Clarkson clears waivers, he is expected to garner interest from a number of playoff-caliber teams looking to add scoring and veteran experience to their backcourt rotation.
Clarkson, who is represented by agents Rich Paul and Brandon Cavanaugh of Klutch Sports, had one year remaining on the three-year, $55 million renegotiate-and-extend deal he signed with the Jazz in 2023.
Rather than finish out the final season in Utah, Clarkson opted to pursue opportunities with a contending team – likely on a short-term, one-year contract.
The expectation is that he’ll re-enter free agency next summer when more teams are projected to have financial flexibility under the salary cap.
In 37 appearances for the Jazz last season, Clarkson averaged 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in 26 minutes per game.
He continued to provide reliable offensive production off the bench, particularly as a shot-creator and secondary playmaker.
Now 33 years old, Clarkson has long been known as one of the NBA’s most dynamic sixth men.
His ability to score in bunches, especially in isolation and pick-and-roll settings, makes him an appealing target for contenders seeking bench firepower heading into the 2025–26 season.
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— RealGM (@RealGM) June 30, 2025
