Micah Potter News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Shifting to bench Potter isn't starting Thursday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Potter drew a spot start Monday against the Cavs and came through with 11 points and seven boards in 26 minutes, but he'll return to a bench role Thursday with the Jazz choosing to roll out a smaller first unit. Potter is averaging 2.7 points and 3.8 rebounds in his last six appearances as a reserve.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drops 11 points in spot start Potter logged 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 26 minutes during Monday's 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Potter received his second start of the season, filling in for John Collins who was ruled out due to a hip issue. He ended his night scoring a season-high 11 points, serving up an admirable performance. If Collins misses additional time as a result of his injury, look for Potter to maintain a meaningful role, be it off the bench or as a starter.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Cleveland Potter is in the starting lineup for Monday's game against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of SI.com reports.

Impact The Jazz are switching things up in the frontcourt due to the absence of John Collins (hip), and Potter will get the nod at power forward as his replacement. The former Wisconsin alum has made just one start this season -- he notched nine points, 16 rebounds and three assists across 32 minutes in a loss to the Nuggets on Nov. 27.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not on injury report Friday Potter (illness) is off the injury report for Friday's matchup against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Potter missed Tuesday's blowout loss to the Thunder due to the illness, though he'll return to action after the one-game absence. The two-way center appeared in three consecutive outings before Tuesday, during which he averaged 5.0 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.0 assists, 0.3 blocks and 0.3 steals across 20.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Potter (illness) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Thunder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact The 26-year-old big man will be held out of Tuesday's game due to an illness, meaning the club could take an extended look at Svi Mykhailiuk, Brice Sensabaugh and Drew Eubanks. Potter has seen significant run in his last three outings with Kyle Filipowski (lower leg) sidelined, during which he averaged 5.0 points and 7.0 rebounds across 20.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play Tuesday Potter (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Potter has played at least 13 minutes in three straight games while Utah has been shorthanded recently, so his expected absence should open up a few more minutes for guys like Svi Mykhailiuk, Brice Sensabaugh and Drew Eubanks.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Tuesday Potter (illness) has been downgraded to questionable for Tuesday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Potter is typically an emergency depth option for the Jazz, but he's been logging a decent amount of minutes lately with so many injuries in Utah. If Potter is unable to go, it's possible that Drew Eubanks soaks up a small handful of minutes in the frontcourt.

DECEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to bench Saturday Potter is not in the Jazz's starting lineup for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.

Impact Potter started in his 2024-25 regular-season debut Wednesday against the Nuggets due to injuries to John Collins (knee), Lauri Markkanen (personal) and Kyle Filipowski (lower leg), and Potter finished with nine points, 16 rebounds, three assists and one block over 32 minutes. While Markkanen and Collins are available for Saturday's game, Potter could see some playing time off the bench due to Filipowski still being sidelined.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Grabs 16 rebounds as fill-in Potter finished with nine points (3-7 FG, 3-6 3Pt), 16 rebounds, three assists and one block across 32 minutes during Wednesday's 122-103 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact The two-way prospect made it out of the G League due to Utah's numerous frontcourt absences, and he was a direct fill-in for John Collins (knee) in the loss. He generated a nice rebound total despite Nikola Jokic's imposing presence, and he will probably stick with the prime-time club for a few games while Utah gets healthy.

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Denver Potter is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Potter will make his first appearance of the season Wednesday, though it's unclear if he'll handle a big workload. He'll get the start at power forward due to the absence of John Collins (knee), Lauri Markkanen (personal) and Kyle Filipowski (lower leg).

NOVEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Inks contract with Utah The Jazz signed Potter to a two-way deal Saturday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Potter will return to Utah for a third consecutive season on a two-way pact. The 26-year-old averaged a career-high 11.6 minutes in a career-high 16 regular-season appearances last season, during which he averaged 3.3 points and 2.7 rebounds while shooting 42.9 percent from beyond the arc. Potter will likely spend most of his time with Utah's G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars, as he is buried behind a fairly deep frontcourt consisting of Walker Kessler, John Collins, Drew Eubanks, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Filipowski.

AUGUST 3 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 29 • HOOPSHYPE.COM

Logs eight points form bench Potter finished Sunday's 127-106 loss to the Kings with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 20 minutes.

Impact The two-way player saw his minutes jump again off the bench, which is an important step toward viability for the team after wallowing in the G League for most of his pro career. The 6-10 Wisconsin product's contract expires in 2024, so he'll try to prove his worth with the team as the season comes to a close.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Called up by Utah Potter was recalled from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.

Impact The Jazz will be shorthanded in the frontcourt Wednesday with John Collins (illness) sidelined, so Potter will provide additional depth off the bench. Potter averaged 3.4 points and 2.3 rebounds in 7.4 minutes per game over seven appearances with the Jazz last year but has yet to make his season debut for the parent club this year.

DECEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 17, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Headed back to G League The Jazz transferred Potter to the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League on Wednesday, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Potter hasn't played for Utah in the NBA since Dec. 20. The two-way big man should receive extended opportunities in the G League.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with NBA club Potter has been elevated from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars and will be available for Tuesday's matchup against the Mavericks.

Impact Potter hasn't appeared in an NBA contest since Dec. 20 and has made only three appearances all season. However, he is back with the parent club Tuesday and will serve as an emergency depth option with Walker Kessler (illness) questionable.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Produces double-double in G League Potter (elbow) played 36 minutes and scored 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and one steal Saturday in the G League Salt Lake City Stars' 1...

Impact One of Utah's two two-way players, Potter made his first appearance for either the G League or NBA squad since Jan. 21 after a month-long recovery from surgery to address loose bodies in his right elbow. As his huge minutes total suggests, Potter didn't seem to be limited from a conditioning standpoint. The second-year center is expected to see most of his opportunities in the G League moving forward now that he's healthy again.

FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from G League Potter will be available Tuesday for the Jazz's game against the Cavaliers after being called up from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune repo...

Impact Potter is unlikely to factor into head coach Will Hardy's rotation Tuesday, but he'll provide the Jazz with some depth in the frontcourt while Utah is without two other big men in Kelly Olynyk (ankle) and Udoka Azubuike (COVID-19 health and safety protocols).

JANUARY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Makes rare appearance for NBA team Potter played three minutes and recorded one assist and no other statistics in Tuesday's 126-111 win over the Pistons.

Impact With Kelly Olynyk (ankle) inactive for both ends of the Jazz's back-to-back set to begin the week, Utah recalled Potter from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars to provide added depth in the frontcourt. Though Potter's number wasn't called in Monday's 23-point loss to the Cavaliers, he got some garbage-time run Tuesday when the Jazz were on the right side of a blowout. Look for Potter to rejoin the Stars in the near future if Olynyk's injury doesn't prove to be a long-term concern.

DECEMBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Signs two-way deal with Jazz Potter and the Jazz agreed to a two-way contract on Tuesday, Shams Charania of The Athletic reports.

Impact Potter joins Cody Zeller as frontcourt depth for the Jazz after trading away Rudy Gobert. Potter played in three games for the Pistons in 2021 and averaged 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 10.3 minutes. The Wisconsin big man will have to split time between the NBA and the G League but could see solid playing time considering the Jazz's lack of depth at center.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Waived by Pistons The Pistons have waived Potter from his Exhibit 10 contract, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Potter played in three games for the Pistons in 2021 and averaged 4.0 points and 3.0 rebounds in 10.3 minutes. Although the big man just inked a deal with the Pistons in late August, he didn't stick around with the club very long. Instead, the move will likely send Potter to the team's G League affiliate.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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