Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik to Receive Kidney Transplant from Good Samaritan

Scheduled for Tuesday, the procedure aims to address Zanik's battle with polycystic kidney disease, with high hopes for a full recovery.

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik is set to undergo a kidney transplant on Tuesday to treat his polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder that has significantly reduced his kidney function.
The donor kidney comes from a good Samaritan, facilitated by the National Kidney Registry's paired kidney exchange program, highlighting the advancements in organ donation processes.
Zanik's condition was discovered after his wife urged him to get a physical, revealing his kidney function was at a critical 14%.
Following the surgery, Zanik plans to take a short leave of absence, with expectations to return to his full duties with the Jazz within three to six weeks.
The Utah Jazz organization and fans have expressed their support for Zanik, who has been a key figure in the team's management and is eagerly anticipated to make a full recovery.