“ Hate” is a strong word and doesn’t quite fit here, but “teams that you root against the most” doesn’t have a great ring to it. This isn’t real hate, just sports hate. That said, the season is long, and…
Writing for SLC Dunk, James Hansen ranked the top five NBA teams that Utah Jazz fans should root against during the 2026 season. The list features the Los Angeles Lakers at number one, followed by the Washington Wizards, Cleveland Cavaliers, Oklahoma City Thunder, and Minnesota Timberwolves. Hansen cited a mix of draft pick incentives, past trade grievances, and general rivalry as the main motivations.
Hansen argues that losses by the Timberwolves and Cavaliers directly benefit Utah due to outstanding draft pick swaps and trade conditions. Meanwhile, Hansen targets the Lakers following Walker Kessler's departure, the Thunder over tanking disputes that yielded Darryn Peterson, and the Wizards over rookie comparisons involving AJ Dybantsa.
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