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Darryn Peterson • SG • Jazz

Darryn Peterson Scores 24 Points in Jazz Loss

Utah Jazz guard Darryn Peterson finished with 24 points, three rebounds, three assists, and one block across 30 minutes in Thursday's 92-88 Summer League loss to the Washington Wizards. The No. 2 overall pick led Utah in scoring in a marquee matchup against No. 1 pick AJ Dybantsa, but the efficiency was shaky. Peterson shot 6-for-18 from the field and 2-for-7 from three-point range while also dealing with pressure from Washington's defense. The usage is already fantasy-friendly, but Peterson will need cleaner shooting and fewer empty possessions to match his early-season upside.

16 hours ago

Mo Bamba • C • Jazz

Mo Bamba Returns to Jazz on Two-Year Deal

Free-agent center Mo Bamba agreed to a two-year deal to return to the Utah Jazz, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Bamba appeared in four NBA games last season between Toronto and Utah, averaging 2.5 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 0.3 assists, but he was more productive with the Salt Lake City Stars at 16.2 points, 12.0 rebounds, and 2.0 blocks per game. The 28-year-old gives Utah another rim-protecting depth option behind Jusuf Nurkic. Bamba's blocks remain the fantasy hook, but he needs a real rotation role before becoming more than an injury-dependent streamer.

2 days ago

Darryn Peterson • SG • Jazz

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.

3 days ago

Ace Bailey • SF • Jazz

Ace Bailey Dealing with Back Spasms

Utah Jazz forward Ace Bailey (back) was forced to make an early exit from Saturday's Summer League contest against the Atlanta Hawks. Bailey exited the contest after 20 minutes due to back spasms. It was an exhibition contest, so the Jazz elected to hold out Bailey for the rest of the game. He finished with 10 points, six rebounds, and a steal during his 20 minutes of action. The young forward is considered day-to-day, but he should be fine going forward. He's expected to remain a significant part of the rotation after averaging 13.8 points across 27.6 minutes per game in 72 contests with the Jazz last season.

5 days ago

Cody Williams • SF • Jazz

Cody Williams Posts 17 Points in Jazz Summer League Victory

Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams recorded 17 points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks across 34 minutes in Saturday's 103-102 Salt Lake City Summer League overtime win over the Atlanta Hawks. Williams shot 8-for-13 from the field and hit his only three-point attempt, giving Utah a strong two-way line next to Darryn Peterson's scoring outburst. The 21-year-old averaged 8.8 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists last season, so the defensive stats and efficiency stand out most. His fantasy value still depends on earning a steadier regular-season role.

5 days ago

Darryn Peterson • SG • Jazz

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.

6 days ago

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Drops 23 Points to Lead Finland Past Hungary

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen poured in a game-high 23 points, adding four rebounds and two assists, to lead Finland past Hungary 85-77 in the 2027 FIBA World Cup qualifiers. The Finnisher shot 7-for-14 from the field and got to the line at will, giving his national team a reliable No. 1 option down the stretch and showing his scoring travels against physical international defenses. The fantasy takeaway, though, is more complicated than the box score. Markkanen is a gifted scorer, coming off a career-high 26.7 points per game, but he suited up for just 42 contests last season because Utah tanked and sat him down the stretch, drawing a $500,000 league fine. Add in perennial trade chatter, and the Jazz situation, not his talent, is the real fantasy variable. Value the scoring, but discount it for the games Utah may not let him play.

6 days ago

Jusuf Nurkić • C • Jazz

Jazz Have Interest in Re-Signing Jusuf Nurkic

The Utah Jazz have interest in re-signing center Jusuf Nurkic, who is headed for unrestricted free agency, HoopsHype's Michael Scotto reports. The 31-year-old averaged a double-double last season, posting 10.9 points, 10.4 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.3 steals in 41 games. Those numbers come with a major fantasy asterisk: Nurkic posted them as a fill-in starter while Walker Kessler was sidelined, before nose surgery ended his season. With Utah's frontcourt potentially healthier and crowded next season, a returning Nurkic projects more as a backup five whose minutes and production would be difficult to repeat. He remains a useful veteran, but his per-game line is unlikely to carry over in a reserve role, leaving him off fantasy radars unless injuries reopen minutes.

Jun 21

Kevin Love • PF • Jazz

Kevin Love Could Join the Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly interested in a reunion between LeBron James and Kevin Love this summer. According to Marc J. Spears, the Lakers would like to bring back one of James' old teammates from Cleveland. The duo played together on the Cavaliers from 2014 to 2018. The 37-year-old isn't quite the same player as he was during his time with the Minnesota Timberwolves or Cavs. Love could be a good veteran presence and someone who could contribute off the bench. The assumption is that he'd join the Lakers on a veteran minimum for an opportunity to get a ring with his old teammate.

Jun 18

Walker Kessler • C • Jazz

Walker Kessler Displeased with Jazz Front Office

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is displeased with the front office's handling of his pending restricted free agency, according to Sam Amick of The Athletic. The 24-year-old was positioned for a meaningful contract year before left shoulder surgery ended his season after only five starts. Kessler still averaged 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.4 steals, and 1.8 blocks in 30.8 minutes, reminding fantasy managers why his category profile remains so valuable. Restricted free agency usually gives the Jazz control, but a tense process could add short-term uncertainty to one of the league's better rebound-and-block anchors.

Jun 16

Kyle Filipowski • C • Jazz

Kyle Filipowski Good to Go Tuesday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (back) is available for Tuesday's game against New Orleans after initially being listed as questionable, keeping him locked into a featured late-season role. The second-year big man has averaged 21.6 points, 1.8 three-pointers, 10.4 rebounds, 3.8 assists, and 1.2 steals in 30.4 minutes over his last five games, giving him strong category juice in points and rebounds with some playmaking. With Ace Bailey (knee) and Elijah Harkless (hamstring) sidelined, Filipowski should continue seeing elevated usage alongside Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams. He looks like a strong hold, with Oscar Tshiebwe remaining off the standard-league radar.

Apr 7

Ace Bailey • SF • Jazz

Ace Bailey Ruled Out Against Pelicans

Utah Jazz guard/forward Ace Bailey (knee) is out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans due to a right knee contusion, opening more usage for Utah's young wings late in the season. Bailey logged 14 points, two three-pointers, four rebounds, and two blocks in 33 minutes Sunday, but his absence should push more offensive work toward Brice Sensabaugh, who erupted for 34 points with six three-pointers and five assists last game. Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski should also see stable minutes. Sensabaugh looks like the best short-term pickup, while John Konchar is more of a deep league steals streamer.

Apr 7

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Isaiah Collier Out Again Sunday

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will not play Sunday against Oklahoma City, marking his 10th consecutive absence. With Keyonte George (hamstring) and Elijah Harkless (hamstring) also out, Utah should continue leaning on Kennedy Chandler and Cody Williams for expanded roles. Williams is coming off a 27-point, 11-rebound, four-assist performance in 38 minutes and looks like the most appealing fantasy option from this group. Chandler and Bez Mbeng offer limited upside as deep-league assist streamers, though both carry risk due to inconsistent offensive production while the Jazz remain short-handed in the backcourt.

Apr 5

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Isaiah Collier Remains Out Friday

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against the Rockets, extending his absence to nine straight games. His continued absence should keep Bez Mbeng involved after he logged seven points, one rebound, two assists, and one steal in 23 minutes last game. Kennedy Chandler could also maintain a sizable role after finishing with 16 points, five rebounds, six assists, one steal, and one block in 33 minutes. Chandler looks like the more reliable deep-league streamer, while Mbeng is a deeper-league gamble.

Apr 2

Elijah Harkless • PG • Jazz

Elijah Harkless Out Vs. Cleveland

Utah Jazz guard Elijah Harkless (hamstring) will not play Monday against Cleveland due to hamstring soreness, thinning an already depleted backcourt. With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Keyonte George (hamstring) also sidelined, Kennedy Chandler could see more ballhandling duties after posting 11 points, three rebounds, and eight assists in 24 minutes last game. Bez Mbeng may also pick up extra run after contributing five points, three rebounds, one assist, and one steal in 17 minutes. Chandler is worth a look for managers needing assists in deeper leagues, while Mbeng is more of a wait-and-see option unless minutes climb.

Mar 30

Keyonte George • SG • Jazz |

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier Still Out Monday

Utah Jazz guards Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will remain out on Monday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Both players are nursing hamstring injuries and haven't been part of the lineup for a couple of weeks. George will miss his 10th consecutive game, and Collier won't be available for a seventh straight contest. Kennedy Chandler, Elijah Harkless, and Bez Mbeng will continue to see extra action on Monday. Out of the three players, Chandler has provided the most consistent fantasy production, averaging 14.6 points, 3.0 rebounds, 7.2 assists, and 1.2 steals over the past five games.

Mar 29

Kyle Filipowski • C • Jazz

Kyle Filipowski Available Friday

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (illness) is ready to face Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. He wasn't available on Wednesday against Washington due to illness and was initially listed as probable for Friday's tilt. Filipowski has enjoyed a much larger role late in the season, but his recent performances have been inconsistent. He will face a tough challenge against Jokic on both ends of the floor. Filipowski has averaged 12.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 3.5 assists in matchups with the Nuggets this season.

Mar 27

Kyle Filipowski • C • Jazz

Kyle Filipowski Expected Back After Illness

Utah Jazz forward/center Kyle Filipowski (illness) is probable for Friday's game against the Nuggets after missing the team's previous contest. The second-year big man is expected to step back into the starting lineup and handle his normal workload if cleared to play. Filipowski finished with six points, eight rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block in 30 minutes in his last outing, giving him modest fantasy value for rebounds and some secondary playmaking at center. His return would likely mean fewer minutes for Oscar Tshiebwe and should help Utah get a bit more stability in the frontcourt rotation.

Mar 26

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Isaiah Collier to Miss Fifth Straight Game

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will not play Friday against Denver, marking his fifth straight absence due to the injury. With no clear return timetable, his availability for the remainder of the season remains uncertain. Bez Mbeng should continue to log heavy minutes in the starting lineup after finishing with 11 points, six assists, and three steals in 44 minutes last game, giving him some deep-league appeal for assists and defensive stats. Kennedy Chandler chipped in 14 points and eight assists off the bench and looks like the more attractive streaming option for managers needing guard production.

Mar 26

Cody Williams • SF • Jazz

Cody Williams is Upgraded to Available

Utah Jazz guard Cody Williams (shoulder) is upgraded to available ahead of Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. The second-year guard is back in the mix after missing Monday's game due to right shoulder soreness. Williams has been posting better numbers lately with a larger role in the rotation. He's averaging 16.2 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 4.6 assists across 35.0 minutes per game over his last nine contests. His value is certainly on the rise with the Jazz focused on playing their younger players down the stretch of the season. Fantasy managers in need of a streaming option should take a look at Williams.

Mar 25

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