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Jazz fan survey reveals who they want to start | Utah Jazz Reacts

A recent fan survey conducted by Yahoo Sports has sparked debate over the Utah Jazz’s starting lineup, with overwhelming support for swapping Jaxson Hayes at the three with Ace Bailey. The poll, which assumed Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, Lauri Markkanen, and Jaren Jackson Jr.

would remain starters, revealed that Bailey is the clear preference among fans. The survey comes as the Jazz explore adjustments to address Jackson Jr.’s persistent foul trouble and rebounding struggles, a dynamic that has seen limited success in preseason play.

Bailey, who has averaged 9.5 points per game while shooting 45% from the floor, also contributes 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 23 minutes per contest—outperforming other key players like Svi Mykhailiuk (9.8 net rating) and Markkanen (5.2 net rating). Meanwhile, Hayes has yet to prove his fit alongside Jackson Jr., as the Jazz fell short in rebounding battles during preseason games, including a loss to the Phoenix Suns where both teams played full rotations early in the season.

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