Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Tending to personal issues
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Hendricks (personal) isn't with the Jazz for the team's exhibition game against Detroit on Sunday.
Hendricks showed some signs of growth in his second Summer League stint but remained inconsistent on the offensive end. Still, the second-year forward should be given plenty of time to work through growing pains during the regular season with the Jazz still in a rebuilding phase.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Flirts with double-double
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Hendricks recorded 20 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, a steal and a block across 29 minutes of Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Raptors in Summer League.
Hendricks paced the Jazz in points and rebounds Wednesday, falling just one rebound shy of a double-double. The second-year forward had combined to score 11 points in his first two Summer League games in Las Vegas, so Wednesday's outburst was a much-needed bounce-back game. Hendricks started in 23 of his 40 appearances as a rookie and is slated to open the season as Utah's starting power forward.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Resting Tuesday
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Hendricks (rest) will sit out the Jazz's Salt Lake City Summer League matchup versus the Thunder on Tuesday, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Hendricks posted eight points, five rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in the club's Summer League opener against the Grizzlies on Monday. However, the 20-year-old will sit out Tuesday so the Jazz can see more from their draft picks Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski. Hendricks had a decent rookie season with the club last year, during which he averaged 7.3 points and 4.6 rebounds across 21.4 minutes while shooting 45.0 percent from the field in 40 regular-season games. His next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the 76ers.
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Scores 16 points in season finale
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Hendricks racked up 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one block and three steals across 41 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 loss to the Warriors.
Hendricks finished just two points shy of tying his career-high mark in the final game of the regular season, and while the rookie benefited from an uptick in minutes over the final weeks of the campaign, he looked ready to handle a more prominent role in 2024-25.
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Puts up 18 points in loss
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Hendricks chipped in 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 129-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Hendricks has proven valuable amid Lauri Markkanen's (shoulder) absence, and he put together his second consecutive 18-point outing in the loss to Cleveland. Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh were encouraging first-round hauls in the 2023 draft, and both players are reaping dividends as they take on increased roles at the end of the season.
Hendricks contributed eight points (3-8 FG, 2-6 3Pt), eight rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 33 minutes during Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Spurs.
Hendricks recorded his seventh game this season with at least one steal and one block during Wednesday's loss to the Spurs. The rookie forward is averaging 8.8 points, 6.7 rebounds and 1.1 blocks in 26.6 minutes across 14 starts this season.
Hendricks had 12 points (3-6 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 119-107 loss to the Thunder.
The rookie forward made his fourth straight start since returning from a toe injury and displayed his versatile skill set, draining multiple threes for the third straight game and recording at least one block for the fourth straight. Hendricks has started 10 straight games in total around the injury, averaging 9.3 points, 7.2 boards, 1.4 threes, 1.2 blocks and 0.8 assists, and while his usage and limited shot volume put a ceiling on his short-term fantasy value, he's establishing himself as a key part of Utah's rebuild.
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Tallies first double-double in loss
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Hendricks contributed 15 points (5-12 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Saturday's 119-100 loss to the Timberwolves.
Hendricks hauled in a team-high-tying rebound total while ending as one of three Jazz players with 15 or more points and posting one of two double-doubles for Utah in a losing effort. Hendricks set a new season high in scoring, notching his sixth game of the year with 10 or more points. He has hauled in at least 10 boards in three games this season, but this was the first double-double of the rookie's career.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Makes mark defensively in return
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Hendricks (toe) tallied three points (1-7 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and three blocks across 19 minutes Friday in the Jazz's 124-122 win over the Hawks.
Hendricks stepped back into the starting five Friday in his return from a three-game absence due to a ligament sprain in his left big toe, and though he didn't enter the contest with a specified minutes restriction, the Jazz ended up keeping his playing time in check anyway while he battled foul trouble. Aside from racking up five fouls and shooting poorly during his time on the court, Hendricks was still able to make a useful contribution on the defensive end. Now that he's past the toe injury, Hendricks should see his playing time pick up steadily in the games to come as the 29-37 Jazz shift into evaluation mode for some of their young talent in the midst of a losing season.
