2008–09 Utah Jazz season

For the third straight year, the Jazz made the playoffs, but as the number 8 seed.

The Jazz were quickly knocked out of the playoffs with a defeat to the Los Angeles Lakers in the opening round, losing in five games, and having their season ended by the Lakers for a second consecutive time.

The Lakers would go on to win their 15th NBA Championship in the NBA Finals, defeating the Orlando Magic in five games.

Besides the draft, the only significant move that the Jazz made in the offseason was to trade third-string point guard Jason Hart to the Los Angeles Clippers in exchange for veteran journeyman point guard Brevin Knight on July 23.

Roster Last transaction: April 27, 2009 (1) Los Angeles Lakers vs. (8) Utah Jazz Last Playoff Meeting: 2008 Western Conference Semi-finals (Los Angeles won 4–2)