Impact Alexander-Walker will replace Mike Conley (rest) in the starting five Friday. The 24-year-old guard is averaging 19.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 32.5 minutes across his previous two starts.
JANUARY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
NICKEIL ALEXANDER-WALKER #9 - SHOOTING GUARD - MINNESOTA TIMBERWOLVES
8.6 PPG •
2.7 RPG •
2.5 APG
8.6 PPG
2.7 RPG
2.5 APG
Set to start against Orlando Alexander-Walker is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Jazz, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Second straight in double figures Alexander-Walker supplied 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and one block over 22 minutes during Tuesday's 116-114 victory over the Cavaliers.
Impact Alexander-Walker finished in double digits for his second straight game by shooting 50.0 percent from the field and by knocking down a pair of free throws. He was noticeably more aggressive on the offensive end, as he hoisted up 10 attempts from the field for the first time since Dec. 13. The Virginia Tech product is averaging 7.1 points, 1.7 rebounds and 2.3 assists through 29 appearances this season.
JANUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Mitchell scores 46 in Utah return, but Jazz rally past Cavs
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Solid night off bench Alexander-Walker provided 19 points (7-10 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two blocks over 25 minutes during Tuesday's 121-100 victory over the Pelicans.
Impact Mike Conley and Jordan Clarkson were both back in the starting five for Utah, so Alexander-Walker shifted to the bench following a two-game cameo in the starting lineup. The 2019 first-rounder has quietly put together a solid last four games, posting 17.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 1.0 steals in 29.8 minutes. When Utah is at full strength, Alexander-Walker likely won't be fantasy-viable, but he'll be among the players who will continue to benefit from Collin Sexton's (hamstring) absence. Alexander-Walker is also a name to watch if the Jazz opt to trade away some key pieces -- such as Clarkson, Conley or Malik Beasley -- ahead of the trade deadline.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Beasley, Jazz cool off Williamson, Pelicans 121-100
Malik Beasley made five 3-pointers and scored 21 points, and the Utah Jazz cooled off Zion Williamson and the New Orleans Pelicans 121-100DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Moves back to bench Alexander-Walker isn't in the starting five for Tuesday's game against the Pelicans, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Alexander-Walker will move back to the bench Tuesday, with Mike Conley (lower body) and Jordan Clarkson (hip) returning to the lineup. He averaged 19.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists in 32.5 minutes during his only two starts of the season.
DECEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Explodes for season-high 27 points Alexander-Walker closed Saturday's 115-110 loss to the Nuggets with 27 points (9-16 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 4-5 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block over 40 minutes.
Impact Alexander-Walker put down easily his best game of the season, dropping a team-high 27 points. Before managers go running to the waiver wire, we need to account for the fact the Jazz were without three primary guards. Alexander-Walker can be considered a very short-term pickup, although his role could disappear as soon as Tuesday against the Pelicans.
DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jokic scores 31 in triple-double, Nuggets top depleted Jazz
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Starting Friday Alexander-Walker will start Friday against the Timberwolves, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact With Collin Sexton (hamstring) out, Alexander-Walker will draw the start at point guard in place of Mike Conley, who is active but will be limited off the bench in his return from a lower-leg injury. Alexander-Walker has yet to start a game this season but has averaged 10.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, 4.3 assists and 2.7 steals across the three games in which he has played more than 20 minutes. He should garner significant streaming interest for the duration of Sexton's absence.
DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient with limited shot volume Alexander-Walker totaled 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and three steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 victory over Golden State.
Impact Alexander-Walker fell out of Utah's rotation over the last two games, but he saw an uptick in playing time Wednesday with Mike Conley (leg) sidelined and Collin Sexton (hamstring) leaving the matchup early. Alexander-Walker responded by shooting 80 percent from the floor while approaching a double-double during the narrow win. He'll likely see decreased work once the Jazz are back to full strength, but he proved Wednesday that he can be productive when given the opportunity.
DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fontecchio lifts Jazz past Warriors in short-handed matchup
Simone Fontecchio dunked with 1.4 seconds remaining off Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s steal and the Utah Jazz beat the Golden State Warriors 124-123 on Wednesday night in a matchup of...DECEMBER 8, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perfect from deep in loss Alexander-Walker closed with 12 points (4-5 FG, 4-4 3Pt) across 16 minutes during Saturday's 113-112 loss to Phoenix.
Impact Alexander-Walker saw only 16 minutes of court time Saturday, but he made the most of the opportunity with a season-high 12 points. All of his scoring came from three-point range, from which he went a perfect 4-for-4. However, Alexander-Walker didn't register any complementary stats in the contest, which has been par for the course this season -- through 12 games, he's averaging 4.0 points, 1.4 assists, 1.0 boards and 0.7 three-pointers in 10.4 minutes.
NOVEMBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ayton has 29 points, 21 rebounds as Suns edge Jazz 113-112
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Clippers rally late, snap Cavaliers' 8-game win streak
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Held scoreless in limited action Alexander-Walker logged zero points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and two rebounds over nine minutes during Sunday's 110-102 victory over the Clippers.
Impact Alexander-Walker has played fewer than 10 minutes in six of his seven appearances this season. Barring a trade of Mike Conley and/or Jordan Clarkson, Alexander-Walker will likely remain on the outskirts of Utah's rotation.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz edge short-handed Grizzlies 124-123
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Draws start Friday Alexander-Walker is starting Friday's game against the Clippers, Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Impact Alexander-Walker totaled 16 points, four rebounds and two steals in 22 minutes during Wednesday's win over Chicago, and he'll start for the shorthanded Jazz on Friday. Jordan Clarkson should also see plenty of playing time against the Clippers.
MARCH 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Nickeil Alexander-Walker shows Jazz what they have in their arsenal for playoffs, future Jazz coach Quin Snyder has been searching for answers deep in the rotation, and Alexander-Walker delivered against the Bulls.
MARCH 17, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Mitchell scores 25 of 37 points in 3rd, Jazz beat Bulls
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Not in rotation with Jazz Alexander-Walker has been a DNP-CD in each of the Jazz's last three games.
Impact Alexander-Walker arrived in Utah shortly before the trade deadline after being re-routed from Portland, but the 2019 first-round pick has not been a part of Utah's regular rotation. He appeared in each of his first two games with the Jazz but logged just five total minutes in garbage time. Barring an injury or two to the Utah backcourt, Alexander-Walker will likely remain on the fringes of the rotation for the remainder of the regular season.
FEBRUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Roundball Roundup: What Nickeil Alexander-Walker can bring to the Jazz ' Utah Jazz The Jazz’s move at the deadline was to acquire Nickeil Alexander-Walker and Juancho Hernangomez.Jazz fans: get to know @NickeilAW #TakeNote...
FEBRUARY 15, 2022 • NBA.COM
Memphis puts road win streak on the line against New Orleans
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Blazers look forward after multiple trades shake up roster
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Jazz shut down Warriors 111-85 to stop 9-game win streak
Bojan Bogdanovic scored 23 points and Donovan Mitchell had 14 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists as the Utah Jazz shut down Golden State in a 111-85 victory that snapped the War...FEBRUARY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
