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SALT LAKE CITY — Late Monday evening, a report from KUTV Channel 2's David James reported that Jazz Executive Vice President of Basketball Operations Kevin O'Connor would be stepping down, but would remain involved in a consultant role.
On Tuesday morning, Jazz president Randy Rigby released the following statement:
"Media reports of Kevin O'Connor's departure are inaccurate and he is not stepping down. He is fully engaged in Jazz preparations for draft season. The working relationship between Kevin and Dennis Lindsey is unchanged as both individuals provide valuable expertise, knowledge and perspective toward building a championship-caliber team. Kevin will be a member of the Jazz family for a long time. No further comment is needed."
Jazz CEO Greg Miller (@GregInUtah) refuted the report in a tweet on Tuesday morning:
"Sources very close to the Utah Jazz (me) verify that Kevin O'Connor is not stepping down as EVP of Basketball Operations."
