Jazz Claim Former First-Rounder Tony Bradley, Convert Harrison Ingram to Two-Way Deal

The Utah Jazz made a pair of Utah Jazz roster moves on October 17, claiming center Tony Bradley off waivers and converting forward Harrison Ingram’s Exhibit 10 contract into a two-way deal, according to a report from Shams Charania. The additions fill Utah’s roster at 18 players and address a frontcourt thinned by injury.

Bradley returns to where his career began

Bradley, a 6-10 center who turns 28 this season, was the Jazz’s No. 28 pick in the 2017 NBA draft. He spent his first three NBA seasons in Utah, appearing in 70 games, before moving on. His return comes after a brief stay with the New York Knicks: Bradley signed an Exhibit 10 contract with New York on September 30 and was waived on October 15, clearing the way for Utah to claim him.

The Knicks chose James Wiseman for their final training camp roster spot, leaving Bradley available. In three preseason games with New York, he averaged 5.3 points on 80% shooting to go with 1.7 rebounds in 7.5 minutes per contest.

Bradley arrives on a $3.5 million nonguaranteed deal, giving the Jazz financial flexibility. He is entering his ninth NBA campaign and projects as an emergency big man — an athletic interior presence who can rebound on the offensive glass, defend inside and set physical screens.

Why Utah needed another big

The Jazz entered training camp with an open roster spot and a clear need for frontcourt depth. Jusuf Nurkic, 32, suffered a partial plantar plate tear in his right foot on October 7 and is scheduled to be evaluated in early November. Kyle Filipowski has recently returned from a back issue that cost him most of the preseason.

Bradley’s arrival gives Utah another option while Nurkic recovers. His history with the franchise — and the fact that the Jazz once traded Thomas Bryant and Josh Hart to the Lakers to move up and draft him — makes for a familiar fit.

Ingram earns a two-way conversion

Ingram, a 6-8 forward, joined the Jazz on July 25 after the San Antonio Spurs withdrew his two-way qualifying offer in mid-July. The No. 48 pick in the 2024 draft spent most of the past two seasons with the G League’s Austin Spurs and played 12 games for San Antonio.

He impressed Utah’s staff with his versatility and defense during the preseason. In four games, Ingram averaged 4.8 points and 2.2 rebounds in 7.5 minutes, shooting 53.3% from the field, 33.3% from three and 1.000 from the line. He also posted nine points, five rebounds and two assists in one preseason outing.

Described as a connector with a high basketball IQ and elite rebounding ability, Ingram can guard multiple positions. He is likely to split time with the Salt Lake City Stars, Utah’s G League affiliate. Blake Hinson and Trey Alexander also hold two-way deals with the Jazz.

Roster space created

To make room for Ingram, the Jazz waived guard Tamar Bates, who had appeared in three preseason games and scored three points in 34 minutes. Bates went undrafted out of Missouri in 2025 and had his college season cut short by a left foot fracture.

Utah also cut center Jonas Aidoo the previous day. Aidoo, a consensus top-40 recruit in 2021, spent last season with the Greensboro Swarm and had eight points on 3-of-8 shooting with 12 rebounds in 18 minutes during one preseason game.

With the moves, the Jazz have a full 18-man roster and sit roughly $20 million below the luxury tax, preserving flexibility for any further adjustments.