Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang (thumb) has been ruled out for the Jazz's season opener on Wednesday against the Memphis Grizzlies. Juzang has a right thumb sprain and the team has not given a potential return date yet. The 23-year-old performed well from deep during the preseason, shooting over 50% from three. However, he was still likely to find himself outside of the Jazz's rotation. His absence will likely go unnoticed for Utah fans. Fantasy managers looking for depth at the guard position may want to consider Svi Mykhailiuk who came over from Boston this offseason. Mykhailiuk's output wasn't inspiring off Boston's bench but he did shoot 38.9% from three. During the preseason the 27-year-old averaged 12.5 PPG on 9.5 FGA while averaging two threes made per game. He is much more likely to have a significant fantasy impact than Juzang once Juzang is back and healthy.
Utah Jazz guard Johnny Juzang has agreed to a long-term extension with the organization. The 23-year-old has reportedly agreed to a four-year, $12 million deal with the Jazz. He has been fairly quiet through his first two seasons in Utah. Juzang averaged 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 18.6 minutes per game through 20 games last season. He'll will have to compete with Jordan Clarkson and first-round pick Cody Williams for minutes in the rotation. It's unlikely that Juzang has a major role on the Jazz next season.
Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang is full of motivation after earning another two-way contract from the team. "I've got a lot to show everybody," Juzang told Sarah Todd of The Deseret News. "Look, I mean, I've got a chip on my shoulder. I've always felt like I'm a great player and I've always worked super hard. But a lot of my career, I feel like I've been overlooked and even coming into the NBA and going undrafted, trust me, I don't forget that." The 22-year-old made 18 appearances in the NBA last season, averaging 4.8 points in 12.9 minutes. However, he was a 20-point scorer in the G League and has just wrapped up a good run in the Summer League. The L.A. native averaged 15.8 points with 51.5 percent three-point shooting in six games, adding 3.8 rebounds and 2.7 assists. Juzang faces plenty of competition for playing time in Utah, but he appears to be more than up for the challenge.
Utah Jazz forward Johnny Juzang is set to return this season on another two-way contract after a solid summer league showing and playing 18 games for the team last season. The 22-year-old finished his Las Vegas action by averaging 17.8 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 2.8 assists per game across 23.8 minutes per contest. Juzang still has a long way to go to get some serious playing time on the main roster, but he could be a streaming option sometime during the season if they suffer multiple injuries.
Utah Jazz shooting guard Johnny Juzang had a red-hot shooting performance against Minnesota in the Summer League on Monday, providing 26 points in a 108-96 win by netting four of his five triples and hitting 10-for-14 overall from the field. The 22-year-old logged a very productive 25 minutes off the bench, adding four rebounds, three assists, and one block to his scoring efforts. Juzang, who played in 18 NBA games during his rookie campaign last season, has performed well in the Summer League, scoring 15.8 points with 60 percent shooting from deep.
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