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Nurkic totaled four points (1-5 FG, 2-2 FT, 0-2 3Pt), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in 11 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason win over the Nuggets.
Nurkic was given the starting nod Sunday, and yet played fewer minutes than newly acquired Jaxson Hayes, who ended with 19 minutes off the bench. All signs point to Nurkic being the starting center come opening night, putting him on the radar as a potential top-100 candidate. Although his role may not be reflective of what might be considered a typical starting role, his ability to put up numbers across the board should lend itself to multiple builds. Considering him as a third center in standard leagues feels relatively safe.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Team-high 22 minutes in win
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Peterson accumulated three points (1-5 FG, 1-2 FT, 0-2 3Pt), six rebounds, two assists and one steal in 22 minutes during Sunday's 109-97 preseason victory over Denver.
Petersen made his NBA debut, sliding straight into the starting lineup, as expected. Although he struggled with his efficiency, the fact that he played a team-high 22 minutes is an encouraging sign. He should open the regular season as a key piece in the rotation, putting him firmly on the fantasy radar. As a rookie point guard, managers should expect some ups and downs when it comes to his shooting splits. However, his role alone should lend itself to plenty of opportunities, making him a viable target in the 100 range of drafts.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drops 17 points in preseason win
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Markkanen finished with 17 points (5-12 FG, 4-4 FT, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Nuggets.
Markkanen hit the ground running, fresh off an impressive performance in the recent World Cup qualifier. Despite another strong campaign during the 2025-26 season, Markkanen's overall fantasy value continues to be somewhat underrated, largely due to the fact that he has missed multiple stretches of games due to both injury and rest in each of the last three seasons. However, with Utah likely to prioritize winning this season, Markkanen is poised for what could be his best season in recent memory, at least from a totals perspective. Landing him in the third or fourth round of drafts feels like a relatively risk-free move.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Nets 15 points on eight shots in win
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George produced 15 points (5-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and three assists over 21 minutes in Sunday's 109-97 preseason win over the Nuggets.
George briefly exited the game after getting whacked in the face, but he returned a short while later and didn't seem any worse for the wear. George will look to take another step forward in Year 4 after breaking out with averages of 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 2.5 triples and 1.1 steals per game last season.
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Jazz's Trey Alexander: Not listed on injury report
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Alexander (ribs) is not listed on the injury report for Sunday's preseason opener in Denver, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Alexander hurt his ribs at Summer League, but he's since recovered and will be available for Sunday's game. It's unclear if he'll be involved in the rotation, though.
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Jazz's Josh Green: Won't play in preseason opener
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Green (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's preseason game against the Nuggets, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
The severity of the left knee issue is unknown, though Green will sit out Utah's preseason opener. His next chance to play in the preseason will come in Tuesday's rematch against Denver.
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Jazz's Brice Sensabaugh: Ruled out for Sunday
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Sensabaugh won't play in Sunday's preseason opener against the Nuggets due to a left hip injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Sensabaugh's absence from Sunday's exhibition seems largely precautionary. His next chance to play will come Tuesday in a rematch with the Nuggets.
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Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Won't play Sunday
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Filipowski is out for Sunday's preseason opener against the Nuggets due to a lower back issue, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Filipowski is dealing with a tight lower back, so he'll sit out Sunday's exhibition. His next chance to play will come in a rematch with the Nuggets on Tuesday.
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Jazz's Darryn Peterson: Impressing with maturity
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Peterson has impressed veteran teammate Jusuf Nurkic with his maturity and work ethic during training camp, according to Jazz reporter Chandler Holt.
Nurkic said that in 13 NBA seasons he hasn't seen a player enter the league with Peterson's level of maturity, adding that the rookie spends so much time working that Utah has nearly had to tell him to stay out of the gym. Peterson is preparing for his first NBA season after being selected No. 2 overall in the 2026 NBA Draft and should have an opportunity to take on a substantial role immediately.
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Jazz's Jaren Jackson: Building chemistry at camp
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Jackson is still developing chemistry with Utah's core after having limited time alongside his teammates following his arrival last season, according to Jazz reporter Eric Spyropoulos.
Head coach Will Hardy said Tuesday that Jackson's familiarity with the roster doesn't change the fact that he's still early in the learning process after appearing in only three games for Utah last season. Hardy was encouraged by Jackson's communication during the Jazz's opening practice and highlighted the big man's versatility as something that gives the team several options. Developing chemistry with Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George should be a point of emphasis throughout training camp.
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Jazz's Isaiah Collier: Ainge talks him up
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Collier's ball-handling and playmaking stand out among Utah's current personnel, president of basketball operations Austin Ainge said Monday, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Collier established himself as a high-level distributor in his second season, averaging 8.7 assists across 78 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. Utah added several new pieces during the offseason, but Collier's ability to create for others gives him a distinct skill set that could help him remain involved in the Jazz's backcourt rotation.
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Jazz's Jaelen House: Joins Utah
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House signed a contract with the Jazz on Friday.
House could compete for a spot on the regular-season roster, though it's more likely that this is an Exhibit 10 contract to secure his G League rights. Over 32 games with the G League's San Diego Clippers last season, he averaged 17.3 points, 6.2 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.6 steals in 24.8 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Jonas Aidoo: Inks pact with Utah
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Aidoo signed a contract with the Jazz on Friday.
Aidoo presumably signed an Exhibit 10 contract with the Jazz, positioning him to join the club's G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. Over 30 G League outings with the Greensboro Swarm last season, he averaged 5.4 points and 3.7 rebounds in 11.5 minutes per tilt.
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Jazz's Ibrahima Diallo: Earns camp deal with Utah
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Diallo agreed to a training camp deal with Utah on Wednesday, Paul Garcia of The Spot Up Shot reports.
Diallo most recently played for the G League's Westchester Knicks during the 2025-26 campaign. In 20 regular-season games for Westchester, the 26-year-old averaged 3.7 points, 4.4 rebounds and 1.8 blocks over 13.4 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Agrees to massive extension
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George and the Jazz agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million contract extension Friday, ESPN's Shams Charania reports.
The writing was on the wall for this move a long time ago, as there was a lot of mutual interest to get this done quickly. George averaged 23.6 points, 6.1 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.1 steals in 33.1 minutes per contest during the 2025-26 regular season, and moving forward he'll get to play alongside No. 2 overall pick Darryn Peterson in a new-look backcourt.
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Jazz's Jaren Jackson: Figures to play key role in 2026-27
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With Walker Kessler now in Los Angeles, Jackson (knee) figures to be an even more essential piece for the Jazz in 2026-27, per ESPN's Tim MacMahon.
Jackson was traded from Memphis to Utah in February, though he appeared in only three regular-season games for the Jazz before undergoing surgery due to a growth in his left knee. The 2022-23 Defensive Player of the Year will look to make his presence felt on that end of the floor and anchor a now Kessler-less Jazz frontcourt. Jackson's two-way production will be crucial for a Utah team that's looking to return to playoff contention, and he hasn't averaged fewer than 18.6 points per game since the 2021-22 campaign, when he averaged 16.3 points per tilt for the Grizzlies.
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Jazz's Svi Mykhailiuk: Team-high 23 points in win
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Mykhailiuk registered 23 points (6-16 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and two steals in 33 minutes during Ukraine's 98-89 win over Montenegro in Monday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Mykhailiuk set the pace in scoring for Ukraine, knocking down a team-high five triples. The veteran sharpshooter wasn't a regular rotation member for the Jazz last year but was effective when called upon, averaging 9.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.9 assists while shooting 40.8 percent from deep in 23.1 minutes per game across 50 regular-season appearances (41 starts). It's possible he'll reprise a similar role for Utah in 2026-27, meaning his availability could be sporadic while the squad is healthy.
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Jazz's Matthew Murrell: Signs with Utah
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The Jazz signed Murrell to a contract Monday.
The terms of the deal have yet to be disclosed, but it figures to be an Exhibit 10 pact since all three of Utah's two-way roster spots are currently filled. Murrell is set to test his mettle at training camp after making 44 appearances for the G League's Salt Lake City Stars in 2025-26.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Big double-double in FIBA action
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Markkanen registered 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Finland's 96-67 win over Estonia in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Markkanen looked sharp in Sunday's exhibition, recording a big double-double. The star forward delivered early-round fantasy value when healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes per game across 42 regular-season appearances. His pathway to usage has a few more hurdles this time around, however, as Utah will be integrating Jaren Jackson and Darryn Peterson into the lineup.
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Jazz's Josh Okogie: Teases triple-double Sunday
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Okogie registered 15 points (5-12 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, 11 assists, one block and four steals in 30 minutes during Nigeria's 100-84 win over Cape Verde in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Okogie set the pace in assists for Nigeria on Sunday, flirting with a triple-double as well. The swingman agreed to a two-year deal with the Jazz this offseason, and he'll offer the club's young core a veteran presence on the wing. Okogie drew 32 regular-season starts for Houston in 2025-26, his most since 2020-21 with Minnesota, and will battle for an Opening Night rotation spot at training camp.
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