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Keyonte George Set to Miss Tuesday's Game
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (ankle) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup with the Miami Heat due to a right ankle sprain. George suffered the injury Sunday against Minnesota after putting up 19 points, eight assists, and five rebounds through three quarters. The 23-year-old is averaging 21.1 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 6.4 assists through 10 games for a Jazz team riding an eight-game losing streak. Isaiah Collier should get more time on the ball in George's absence, while Darryn Peterson could also take on a larger offensive role if Lauri Markkanen (wrist) is unavailable. Utah plays again Wednesday against Orlando, giving George his next opportunity to return.
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Source: Utah Jazz
Keyonte George Cleared to Play Sunday Against Minnesota
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (illness) is available for Sunday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Eric Spyropoulos. George was a late addition to the injury report but will keep his perfect attendance intact through Utah's first 10 games. The 23-year-old is averaging 21.3 points and 6.2 assists, including a 39-point, nine-assist performance Wednesday against New Orleans. With Lauri Markkanen (wrist) ruled out, George should have plenty of offense running through him, while Josh Green, Josh Okogie, and Brice Sensabaugh could also see larger roles.
Source: Eric Spyropoulos
Source: Eric Spyropoulos
Keyonte George Efficient in Jazz Preseason Opener
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George scored 15 points on 5-for-8 shooting in Sunday's 109-97 preseason win over the Denver Nuggets, adding four rebounds and three assists in 21 minutes. George went to the locker room after taking a hit to the mouth in the second quarter but returned in the third. The 22-year-old averaged career highs of 23.6 points and 6.1 assists last season before landing a five-year, $157.5 million extension. Darryn Peterson gives Utah another capable ball-handler, but George's scoring role should remain a big part of the offense.
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Source: NBA
Keyonte George Agrees to Five-Year Extension with Jazz
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George has agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million rookie-scale extension, ESPN's Shams Charania and Tim MacMahon report. The deal includes no player or team options. The 22-year-old earned the payday after averaging career highs of 23.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, and 1.1 steals across 54 games while shooting 45.6 percent from the field, 37.1 percent from three, and 89.2 percent at the line. His usage could take a hit with No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson joining Lauri Markkanen, Jaren Jackson Jr., and Ace Bailey, but George's playmaking and strong free-throw shooting should help preserve his fantasy value even if his scoring dips.
Source: Shams Charania
Source: Shams Charania
Matthew Murrell Signs with Jazz
The Utah Jazz have signed guard Matthew Murrell, the team announced Monday, with terms undisclosed per club policy. The 24-year-old spent last season with the Salt Lake City Stars, Utah's G-League affiliate, averaging 10.3 points, 3.5 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.2 steals across 31 regular-season appearances at a shade over 28 minutes per night. Efficiency was the sticking point, as he shot 36.2 percent from the field and struggled to carry his tip-off tournament three-point stroke through the full season. Utah's 15-man roster was already full before this transaction, so Murrell profiles as a training camp addition headed back to the Stars rather than a rotation candidate. Keyonte George, Darryn Peterson, and Isaiah Collier control the backcourt minutes, and nothing about this signing disturbs that order. There is no fantasy angle here.
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Source: Utah Jazz
Terrell Brown Jr. Agrees to Deal With Jazz
Free-agent guard Terrell Brown Jr. has reached an agreement with the Utah Jazz, according to Chris Haynes, who cited agent Daniel Hazan. The 28-year-old undrafted guard out of Washington helped the Greensboro Swarm win the 2026 G-League title and averaged 11.2 points, 6.6 assists, 4.1 rebounds, and 1.3 steals in 25.3 minutes across 36 games last season. Terms were not immediately reported, and Brown joins a crowded Utah backcourt that already includes Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Darryn Peterson, and Ace Bailey. His playmaking gives him a camp case, but he faces long odds to crack the rotation and remains off fantasy radars.
Source: Chris Haynes
Source: Chris Haynes
Bez Mbeng is Back in Action on Wednesday
Utah Jazz guard Bez Mbeng (concussion) is back in the starting five ahead of Wednesday's game against the San Antonio Spurs. Mbeng exited early during Monday's game due to a concussion. He has cleared concussion protocol and is back in action for Wednesday's contest. Through three games in the Summer League, Mbeng is averaging 5.0 points, 3.3 assists, and 1.3 steals across 12.2 minutes per game. The 24-year-old is hopeful to earn a spot as a rotational player this season.
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Source: Utah Jazz
Darryn Peterson Fills the Box Score in Summer League Defeat
Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson recorded 23 points on 6-for-18 shooting, 1-for-3 from three, and 6-for-8 at the line, adding five assists, two rebounds, two steals, and two blocks in 26 minutes during Sunday's 104-82 Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Clippers. The No. 2 pick keeps forcing the issue, and the jumper hasn't cooperated in Vegas (12-for-36 over two outings). The playmaking and defensive activity travel, though: Peterson ran up a 12-assist game earlier this summer and filled the sheet again here. He projects as a genuine fantasy contributor as soon as his rookie season, even if usage gets crowded next to Ace Bailey and Cody Williams. Once the shot falls, the scoring, passing, and steal production give him real fantasy value.
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Source: NBA
Jazz Get Another Big Summer League Game from Darryn Peterson
Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson posted 25 points, 12 assists, two rebounds, and two steals across 28 minutes in Monday's 109-100 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Memphis Grizzlies. The No. 2 overall pick followed up his 28-point Summer League debut with a more playmaking-heavy performance, outdueling No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer in one of the better prospect matchups of the week. Peterson's scoring was already the main draw, but the 12 assists are the bigger fantasy signal. If Utah gives him steady on-ball reps as a rookie, his points, threes, assists, and steals could translate quickly.
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Source: NBA
Darryn Peterson Drops 28 Points in Summer League Debut
Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson announced himself in his Salt Lake City Summer League debut, dropping a game-high 28 points on 11-of-21 shooting with four threes, five rebounds, and two blocks to lead the Jazz past the Hawks 103-102 in overtime, capped by his go-ahead triple in the extra frame. The No. 2 overall pick, taken one spot after AJ Dybantsa, is exactly the kind of debut fantasy managers hoped to see. Peterson quieted the availability concerns that dogged his lone Kansas season, where cramping issues (later tied to creatine) limited him to 24 games. This one matters more than most summer flashes. As a top-two pick on a rebuilding Jazz team with an open backcourt, Peterson has a clear runway to real rookie minutes and usage, giving him legitimate redraft value on top of elite dynasty upside. The one blemish, eight turnovers, is worth monitoring, but target him as a priority rookie.
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Source: NBA
Darryn Peterson Headed to Jazz at No. 2 Overall in NBA Draft
The Utah Jazz are taking Kansas guard Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. The 19-year-old gives Utah a high-end shot creator after averaging 20.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.6 assists, and 1.4 steals in 29.0 minutes while shooting 43.8 percent from the field, 38.2 percent from deep, and 82.6 percent at the line. Peterson's fantasy appeal will depend on how quickly the Jazz hand him lead-guard reps, because Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier are already part of the backcourt. His shooting should help him play next to both, while Lauri Markkanen gives Utah a proven scorer who can keep early defensive attention away from the rookie.
Source: Brett Siegel
Source: Brett Siegel
