Keyonte George Fills It Up Once More In The Summer League
Utah Jazz shooting guard Keyonte George produced another prolific performance in the Summer League on Monday versus Minnesota, following up Saturday's 33-point effort against the Clippers with 26 points on 9-for-15 shooting. George struggled for efficiency in his first few Summer League games, but he has now shot very well in back-to-back games and even […]
Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh Remain Out
Utah Jazz forwards Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) and Brice Sensabaugh (knee) are both listed as out for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both players are dealing with lingering injuries and the team continues to bring them along slowly. Sensabaugh is recovering from left knee surgery, so it's uncertain if he's going to play […]
Luka Samanic Uncertain For Monday
Utah Jazz forward Luka Samanic (knee) is listed as questionable for Monday's Summer League matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 23-year-old is dealing with a right knee contusion, so the team will likely wait until closer to tip-off before making a final decision. Samanic looked solid during all three of the Jazz's games during the […]
DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/10/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
The Las Vegas Summer League is in full swing as every team has played at least one game and now we're onto the second look for some of these prospects. We're also entering the muddy waters of the better players getting more rest and the fringe prospects seeing more opportunities, which can make it hard […]
Alex Burns's Way Too Early Fantasy Basketball Rankings for 2023-2024
Life in the NBA moves fast. Less than four weeks ago, we witnessed the Nuggets deliver the city of Denver its first NBA title. Then came the NBA draft. And now, I'm sitting on the couch critiquing Summer League performances while stuffing my face with a bag of Cheetos. Oh, the irony of being a […]
Keyonte George Shines Against Clippers With 33 Points
Utah Jazz shooting guard Keyonte George was a massive headache for the Clippers Saturday night in the NBA Summer League in Las Vegas, scoring a game-high 33 points in a 105-99 win. After combining for five made three-pointers in his first three Summer League outings, George went 6-for-15 from outside Saturday and shot 12-for-24 overall, […]
Paul Reed Jr. Signs Offer Sheet With Utah
According to ESPN senior NBA insider Adrian Wojnarowski, restricted free agent forward/center Paul Reed Jr. signed a three-year, $23 million offer sheet with the Jazz. The 24-year-old averaged 4.2 points and 3.8 rebounds in 69 games in Philadelphia last season. However, he showed signs of life by averaging 13.5 points, 9.0 boards, 2.5 blocks, and […]
DraftKings NBA Summer League Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (7/8/23): Today's Top NBA DFS Lineups
The smaller summer leagues in Salt Lake City and Sacramento have come and gone, and the Las Vegas Summer League has finally kicked off as of Friday! NBA Fans get their little taste of basketball mid-summer as they watch their favorite team's young players battle it out for a spot on a roster while the […]
Jazz Waive Vernon Carey Jr.
According to Michael Scotto of USA Today, the Utah Jazz are waiving Vernon Carey Jr. on Friday. Across his three seasons in the NBA so far, Carey has only appeared in 37 games and played a total of 187 minutes. He was a second-round draft pick by the Hornets and was part of the trade […]
Ochai Agbaji Drops A Double-Double In Win Over Memphis
Utah Jazz guard Ochai Agbaji led the team to their first win of the summer on Thursday as they beat the Grizzlies 98-83. The sophomore guard posted 22 points, 13 rebounds, four assists, one steal, and one block while shooting 8-for-20 from the floor and 5-for-13 from beyond the arc. Agbaji seems like he's going […]
Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks Remains Out Thursday
Utah Jazz forwards Brice Sensabaugh (knee) and Taylor Hendricks (hamstring) remain out for Thursday's Summer League matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both players have yet to make their Summer League debuts due to lingering injuries. Sensabaugh underwent offseason knee surgery, so it's unclear if he'll suit up during the Summer League at all. The next […]
Keyonte George Available On Thursday
Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (foot) isn't on the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 19-year-old suffered a left foot injury during a Summer League matchup with the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday. The good new is, George appears to be fine and shouldn't be limited during this game. The 16th […]
Luka Samanic Performs Well In Loss To Philadelphia
Utah Jazz power forward Luka Samanic led the team with 19 points and came just one rebound short of a double-double in Wednesday's 104-94 Summer League loss to Philadelphia. He also recorded three assists and one steal in 27 minutes, shooting a fantastic 7-for-11 from the field and 3-for-5 from outside. The Croatian forward has […]
Keyonte George Has Good All-Around Showing In Summer League
Utah Jazz shooting guard Keyonte George produced a good all-around line in his NBA Summer League debut on Monday, finishing a 95-85 loss to Oklahoma City with a team-high 18 points, five rebounds, four assists, and three steals. He shot 7-for-16 from the field with a 1-for-4 record from deep. The 16th pick of this […]
Jordan Clarkson Discusses Extension With Utah
Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson picked up his player option this week that pays him $14.3 million next season. He decided not to test free agency and it seems like the Jazz are rewarding him with a contract extension. According to Marc Stein, Clarkson and the Jazz are in discussions about a three-year contract extension […]
Second Year NBA Players to Watch in Summer League
Now that the 2023 NBA draft has concluded, Summer League is quickly approaching. We'll get to see the top picks on display and see them get their first taste of competition with their new teams. Last year, Sacramento Kings rookie and fourth overall pick Keegan Murray took home Summer League MVP honors. The summer basketball […]
Talen Horton-Tucker Picks Up His Option
Utah Jazz guard/forward Talen Horton-Tucker has exercised his $11 million player option for the 2023-24 campaign. The 22-year-old has found himself in a good situation in Utah and is staying for a second season. Horton-Tucker gained a lot of steam in fantasy hoops last term, averaging 18.3 points, 5.2 rebounds and 5.9 assists as he […]
Jazz Acquire John Collins From Hawks
Atlanta Hawks forward John Collins appears to be finally on the move after being subject to trade rumors for what seemed like at least a season. The Utah Jazz will acquire Collins from the Hawks in exchange for Rudy Gay and a future second-round pick. This appears to be a salary dump for the Hawks […]
2023 NBA Draft Night Winners
After many pre-draft workouts and countless hours of scouting from front offices, the NBA draft has now concluded. Now that it is over, we have had over 24 hours to process the selections that each team made. Some teams chose the best players available, and some teams chose fit, but at the end of the […]
Jazz Select Keyonte George At No. 16
The Utah Jazz went with a forward with their first selection of the draft, and now they went for shooting guard Keyonte George out of Baylor with their second pick. On a lot of big boards, George was slated right around No. 16, and the Jazz were very high on him after kicking around the […]
Taylor Hendricks Drafted With The No. 9 Pick
The Utah Jazz drafted forward Taylor Hendricks out of UCF with the ninth pick in the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday. The 19-year-old freshman checks in with averages of 15.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, and 1.7 blocks per game while shooting 47.8% from the floor and 39.4% from deep. He was voted into the […]
2023 NBA Final Mock Draft (First Round Projections)
The NBA Finals are over and now that Denver has claimed its first championship in nearly half a decade, all eyes in the NBA shift to the draft! Today, Rotoballers, I will be doing a revised NBA mock draft. This will be a modified version of my latest mock draft, with new rumors and news […]
2023 NBA Mock Draft: Victor Wembanyama...Then Who?
The NBA never stops. With the Finals still fresh in mind, it's now time for the 2023 NBA Draft. Teams lagging in the competition hope to select players that can turn their fortunes around. While there are 30 NBA teams, the 2023 draft will feature only 58 picks. The Chicago Bulls and the Philadelphia 76ers […]
Damian Jones Will Exercise His Option To Stay In Utah
Utah Jazz center Damian Jones is going to exercise his player option worth $2.58 million and remain in Utah for the upcoming season. First reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the 27-year-old looks like he'll remain the third-string big man behind Kelly Olynyk and Walker Kessler. Jones was part of the trade with the Lakers […]
Collin Sexton Is Available In Trade Discussions
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton has reportedly been made available in trade discussions this offseason. The 24-year-old has battled some major injury issues over the last two seasons as he's only played a total of 59 games out of a possible 164. As reported by Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Jazz have thrown his […]
2023 NBA Mock Draft: Lottery Pick Predictions
Today, RotoBallers, I'm going to be doing an NBA mock draft. The draft is really going to be based on overall team fit, projected draft range, and my opinion on the best landing spot. Throughout this mock draft, I will consider the strengths and weaknesses of the available prospects, the needs of the teams, and […]
Lauri Markkanen Named Most Improved Player Of The Year
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was named the 2022-23 Most Improved Player of the Year on Monday. The 2017 No. 7 overall pick had the best year of his career, logging a career-high 25.6 points per game, 10.8 points higher than the previous season. He also averaged 8.6 rebounds, shot 39.2% from deep, and was […]
DraftKings and FanDuel Daily Fantasy Basketball Picks (4/15/23): NBA DFS Lineups
Welcome to our daily NBA DFS picks and recommendations for the playoffs! The intensity and stakes are high as we navigate through the postseason, and I'm here to provide the insights and recommendations you need to gain a competitive edge and maximize your winnings. Each day, I'll share my top picks and analyze critical factors […]
Kelly Olynyk Will Likely Have His Option Picked Up
Utah Jazz forward/center Kelly Olynyk is set to remain with the team for the 2023-24 campaign, with general manager Justin Zanik saying that he anticipates the Jazz picking up Olynyk's team option. The 31-year-old has just completed his first year in Salt Lake City, averaging solid all-around numbers with 12.5 points, 6.2 rebounds and 3.7 […]
The Top Move Each NBA Lottery Team Must Make This Offseason
The play-in tournament was created to put an end to "tanking" once and for all, but it hasn't quite worked that way. Tanking is still a thing, as NBA teams don't want to be stuck in "No Man's Land," the middle zone of a seventh to 10th-place finish. And, who can blame them? As of […]