John Tonje signed a two-way deal with the Utah Jazz, allowing him to split time between Utah and the Salt Lake City Stars. The former Wisconsin standout joins a Jazz roster that sits at 19 players and must trim to 18 by October. Tonje impressed in summer league with 10 PPG, 4.5 RPG, and 2.5 APG, including a 16-point debut against the Spurs, offering floor-stretching shooting and playmaking potential behind Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler.

As Tonje works to earn NBA minutes, Utah’s depth chart features Ace Bailey, Cody Williams, and Kyle Anderson behind Markkanen and Kessler. The Jazz open the 2025-26 season against the Clippers, with high hopes to rebound from a 17-65 campaign. Tonje’s path will hinge on his ability to translate summer league shooting into NBA opportunities, likely via two-way assignments and spot duty with the Jazz.