The Utah Jazz have signed 7-foot middle Mo Bamba to a 10-day contract, NBA insider Shams Charania reported on Thursday, February 26.
Bamba, 27, hung out with the Toronto Raptors earlier this season, showing in two video games with out scoring and averaging one rebound. He has been dominant with the Jazz’s G League affiliate the Salt Lake Metropolis Stars, averaging 17 factors, 11.5 rebounds, and a pair of.5 blocks per sport.
Beforehand, Bamba signed with Utah on September 25, 2025, however was waived after preseason camp. He joined the Salt Lake Metropolis Stars on October 27 earlier than signing with Toronto on December 29. He was waived by the Raptors on January 6, 2026.
The Jazz are 18-40 this season, sitting thirteenth within the Western Convention, with accidents depleting their frontcourt. Jusuf Nurkic, Walker Kessler, and Vince Williams Jr. are all sidelined for the rest of the 12 months, whereas Lauri Markkanen is day-to-day with an ankle and hip damage.
Bamba’s arrival gives depth on the middle place behind Markkanen, Kessler (injured), and Jaren Jackson Jr., who can be out for the season.
Utah’s offense has leaned on Markkanen and Keyonte George, averaging 26.7 and 23.8 factors per sport respectively. Bamba’s dimension and shot-blocking means may enable extra freedom for perimeter gamers and assist the staff’s rebuild strategy.
This short-term contract provides the Jazz flexibility to judge Bamba’s match whereas navigating a roster affected by accidents.
