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Jazz's Keyonte George: Erupts for 39 points with nine dimes
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George registered 39 points (14-26 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 9-13 FT), two rebounds, nine assists, four steals and one block over 44 minutes in Wednesday's 120-113 overtime loss to the Pelicans.
George had been seriously struggling in his previous two outings, combining for 15 points on 5-for-22 shooting, but he busted out of his funk in a big way Wednesday. He nearly delivered a game-winning dagger for Utah, but his stepback jumper left his hand just a second too late, and the team wasn't able to hang on in overtime. The Jazz have opened the season 1-7.
Bamba (ankle) is available for Wednesday's game in New Orleans.
Bamba will push through the pain with the ankle issue and make himself available for Wednesday's game. He's averaging 9.0 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.8 blocks per contest this season.
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Jazz's Mo Bamba: Participates in shootaround
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Bamba (ankle) participated in Wednesday's morning shootaround, per Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Bamba is trending in a positive direction ahead of Wednesday's game in New Orleans. He can be tentatively placed on the right side of his questionable designation.
Jazz's Jusuf Nurkic: Still waiting for season debut
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Nurkic (foot) is out for Wednesday's game against the Pelicans.
Nurkic has been a spectator to begin the season, and he's still not ready for game action due to a foot injury. The veteran big man should be considered week-to-week until the Jazz update his recovery, so Jaxson Hayes should remain the team's primary center going forward.
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Jazz's Mo Bamba: Questionable for Wednesday
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Bamba is questionable for Wednesday's game in New Orleans due to a sprained right ankle.
Bamba must have tweaked his ankle during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs, and now he's in danger of sitting out Wednesday's game. If Bamba is forced to the sidelines, Kyle Filipowski would likely pick up most of his minutes.
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Jazz's Josh Okogie: Chips in nine points
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Okogie closed with nine points (1-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal in 19 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs.
Although Okogie is seeing fairly decent burn for the Jazz early on, he's not been productive enough to warrant very much fantasy consideration. The veteran forward has averaged 3.0 rebounds, 2.7 points and 1.2 assists per game across six appearances this season.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Struggles through rough shooting night
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George produced seven points (3-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt) and seven rebounds over 22 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs.
George endured a frustrating performance, shooting just 25 percent from the field while failing to record an assist or defensive statistic. He also finished with a team-worst minus-30 rating as Utah dropped its fifth consecutive game. With rookie Darryn Peterson handling a significant share of the playmaking duties, George's offensive role and playing time warrant monitoring.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Fills stat sheet in loss
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Peterson amassed 14 points (5-13 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, six assists, three blocks and three steals across 33 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs.
Peterson struggled with his overall efficiency but delivered an impressive defensive performance, combining for six steals and blocks while leading Utah with six assists. The rookie also logged a team-high 33 minutes and committed just one turnover despite handling substantial playmaking responsibilities. His ability to contribute across the board gives him considerable fantasy upside even when his shot isn't falling.
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Jazz's Mo Bamba: Grabs eight boards off bench
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Bamba amassed eight points (3-5 FG, 2-3 FT), eight rebounds and two blocks over 18 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to San Antonio.
Bamba made the most of his limited opportunities, collecting four offensive rebounds and tying for the team lead with eight boards. He also registered multiple blocks despite playing fewer minutes than starting center Jaxson Hayes. Bamba's rebounding and rim protection give him some appeal in deeper formats, but Utah's crowded frontcourt rotation limits his consistency.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Pours in 22 points, four triples in loss
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Markkanen supplied 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs.
Markkanen bounced back from a dreadful shooting night in Saturday's 112-90 loss to Portland. His performance tonight marked the first of the season in which he shot better than 47 percent from the field. He finished with game-highs in scoring and three-pointers while tying Mo Bamba for the team lead in rebounds. Markkanen and the Jazz have struggled out of the gates to begin 2026-27, but there's still plenty of time for him to turn things around from a fantasy perspective.
The Jazz have exercised Bailey's $9.98 million rookie-scale team option for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
The move keeps Bailey under contract with Utah through the 2027-28 campaign as the franchise continues investing in the young forward's development. The fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft remains an important part of the Jazz's long-term plans, and the decision has no immediate impact on his fantasy outlook for the current season.
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Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Utah to decline option
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The Jazz will decline Collier's $4.99 million team option for the 2027-28 season, Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com reports.
The decision puts Collier on track to become an unrestricted free agent next summer rather than remain under contract with Utah for a fourth season. The young guard has averaged 9.9 points, 6.6 assists, 3.0 rebounds and 1.0 steals across his first three NBA campaigns, establishing himself as a capable playmaker. His impending free agency creates some uncertainty about his long-term destination, though it shouldn't immediately affect his fantasy outlook for the 2026-27 season.
Jazz's Ace Bailey: Big defensive effort in loss to Blazers
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Bailey registered nine points (4-10 FG, 1-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, one assist, three blocks and two steals across 37 minutes during Saturday's 112-90 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The second-year forward collected his first steals of the season while swatting away three blocks for the third time in six games to begin the campaign. Bailey's skills are growing quickly, and so far in 2026-27 the fifth overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft is averaging 13.3 points, 7.8 boards, 2.2 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.5 threes in 31.0 minutes while shooting an impressive 50.0 percent from the floor.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Leading scorer in Saturday's loss
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Peterson amassed 16 points (6-15 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal across 36 minutes during Saturday's 112-90 loss to the Trail Blazers.
The 16 points led the Jazz on the afternoon, as only two of his teammates even scored in double digits. Peterson is quickly getting the hang of this NBA thing after being the second overall pick in the 2026 Draft, scoring at least 14 points in four of the last five games while averaging 14.2 points, 4.4 boards, 2.8 assists, 2.0 threes and 1.2 steals, but his 35.2 percent shooting during that stretch indicates he still has plenty to work on.
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