Utah Jazz claim center Tony Bradley off waivers

The Utah Jazz have claimed center Tony Bradley off free agency waivers from the New York Knicks to add veteran depth to their front court. Bradley, who previously played three seasons with the Jazz between 2017 and 2020, joins the roster as the team seeks interior presence following news that Jusuf Nurkic is ruled out for the opening stretch of the season due to a partial plantar plate tear.

Because the Jazz claimed Bradley via waivers rather than signing him to a new free agent deal, they inherit his existing non-guaranteed contract from the Knicks. This arrangement results in a per-day cap hit for the Jazz, providing the front office with significant roster flexibility to move on from the player later in the season if he is no longer deemed a fit.