1982–83 Utah Jazz season
The 1982-83 Utah Jazz season was the team's ninth in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 25-57 output from the previous season. They bested it by five wins, finishing 30-52, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the ninth straight season.
The Jazz drafted Dominique Wilkins with the 3rd overall pick in the 1982 NBA Draft, but was traded to the Atlanta Hawks after refusing to play for the Jazz. Wilkins would go on to have a Hall of Fame career.Draft picks
| Round | Pick | Player | Position | Nationality | College |
| 1 | 3 | Dominique Wilkins | SF | | Georgia |
| 3 | 49 | Steve Trumbo | C | | Brigham Young |
| 3 | 55 | Jerry Eaves | | | Louisville |
| 4 | 72 | Mark Eaton | C | | UCLA |
| 5 | 95 | Mike McKay | | | Connecticut |
| 6 | 118 | Alvin Jackson | | | Southern |
| 7 | 141 | Thad Gardner | | | Michigan |
| 8 | 164 | Rick Campbell | | | Middle Tennessee State |
| 9 | 187 | Riley Clarida | | | Long Island |
| 10 | 208 | Michael Edwards | | | New Orleans |
Roster
Regular season
Season standings
Record vs. opponents
Game log
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Transactions
