1980–81 Utah Jazz season

The 1980–81 Utah Jazz season was the team's seventh in the NBA. They began the season hoping to improve upon their 24–58 output from the previous season. The team started the season 12–6 but lost 15 of the next 17 games, however they bested it by four wins, finishing 28–54, but failed to qualify for the playoffs for the seventh straight season.

Season standings
Notes
 * z, y – division champions
 * x – clinched playoff spot

Awards and records

 * Darrell Griffith, NBA Rookie of the Year Award
 * Adrian Dantley, All-NBA Second Team
 * Darrell Griffith, NBA All-Rookie Team 1st Team