OCHAI AGBAJI NEWS

Dealt to Toronto The Jazz are finalizing a trade to send Agbaji and Kelly Olynyk to the Raptors in exchange for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick Thursday, Adrian Wojnarowski of E...

Impact The Jazz have now traded away their top two small forwards, in Agbaji and Simone Fontecchio, leaving Kevin Knox as the assumed started barring another trade. Agbaji has seen his role slightly decrease this season, averaging 5.4 points and 2.5 rebounds in 19.7 minutes across 51 appearances. In Toronto, the second-year forward will likely compete for bench minutes with Bruce Brown, Gradey Dick and Jordan Nwora.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Report: The Utah Jazz trade Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors Per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Jazz will receive two players and a first-round pick in the deal.

FEBRUARY 8 • DESERET.COM

Good to go against Phoenix Agbaji (illness) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game versus the Suns.

Impact Agbaji will return to action Thursday after missing Utah's previous contest with a non-COVID illness. The 23-year-old guard is averaging 2.8 points and 1.9 rebounds in 17.0 minutes across his last 10 appearances.

FEBRUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Agbaji (illness) is out for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Agbaji will miss his first game of the season. He is Utah's only injury absence Tuesday, leaving Kris Dunn, Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, Jordan Clarkson and Simone Fontecchio to anchor the guard and wing rotations.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Agbaji is questionable for Tuesday's game against Oklahoma City due to an illness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Agbaji is averaging 2.5 points and 1.5 rebounds in 15.3 minutes per game across his last four appearances. Simone Fontecchio and Keyonte George would be top candidates to absorb his role if Agbaji cannot suit up Tuesday.

FEBRUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 23 minutes in blowout loss Agbaji recorded five points (2-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt) and two rebounds over 23 minutes during Tuesday's 153-124 loss to the Pelicans.

Impact Agbaji saw at least 20 minutes of playing time for the first time since the start of the month during Tuesday's blowout loss, but he wasn't able to generate much production. He's been held under 10 points in 14 consecutive appearances and has averaged 2.6 points and 2.3 rebounds in 17.3 minutes per game during that time.

JANUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Non-factor in win Agbaji totaled two points (1-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt) and one rebound in 15 minutes during Monday's 132-116 victory over the Bucks.

Impact Agbaji has failed to exceed five points in each of his past seven games. On Monday, 10 players for Utah logged at least 15 minutes, which is indicative of the team's depth and crunch for minutes at times. The second-year guard flashed continued promise earlier this season, logging 7.7 points, 3.8 rebounds and 1.3 steals on 48.3 percent shooting in 27.3 minutes in 10 games as a starter, but he hasn't cracked the starting lineup since Dec. 11 against Oklahoma City.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Dallas Agbaji chipped in two points (1-6 FG, 0-5 3Pt) and two rebounds over 19 minutes during Monday's 127-90 victory over the Mavericks.

Impact Agbaji has been really quiet in recent games with the Jazz mostly healthy again. He's played 19 or fewer minutes in four straight contests, averaging 3.5 points, 1.8 rebounds and 0.8 assists while shooting 33.3 percent from the field.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Top scorer off bench in victory Agbaji recorded 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-111 win over Detroit.

Impact Agbaji led all bench players in Thursday's game in scoring while ending as the lone player on the second unit in double figures and one of six Jazz with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Agbaji posted his second-highest scoring mark of the year and his third game in double figures over his last five contests.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with starters Agbaji is starting Monday's game against Oklahoma City.

Impact Agbaji will get another opportunity to start due to the absence of John Collins (illness). Agbaji has previously shown promise while in a starting role, averaging 13.3 points, 2.7 rebounds, 1.0 assists and 2.0 steals in 30.7 minutes during his last three starts ranging from Nov. 30 to Dec. 6 while Jordan Clarkson missed time with a thigh injury.

DECEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Agbaji will move to the bench for Friday's game against the Clippers, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Jordan Clarkson is back in the starting lineup after missing the past three games with a thigh injury. The Jazz are still missing Lauri Markkanen (hamstring), but Simone Fontecchio will remain in the starting lineup instead of Agbaji with the Jazz opting for more floor spacing.

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set to start Thursday Agbaji will start Thursday against the Timberwolves, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Agbaji will enter the starting unit in place of Jordan Clarkson, who's out due to a thigh injury. Agbaji is averaging 5.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game when deployed as a starter.

NOVEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moves to bench Abaji isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Trail Blazers.

Impact Agbaji will be replaced by Kelly Olynyk in the starting five Wednesday as the Jazz opt to go big against Portland. Agbaji is averaging 3.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.3 minutes across his previous eight appearances coming off the bench this season.

NOVEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies three blocks in loss Agbaji registered eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), five rebounds and three blocks in 25 minutes during Friday's 131-128 loss to Phoenix.

Impact Agbaji remained in the starting lineup for a fourth consecutive game Friday, and although he was held below 10 points, he racked up a season-high three blocks. He's recorded at least one block in five consecutive appearances, averaging 7.0 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 blocks in 23.6 minutes per game during that time.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Agbaji is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Pacers, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Walker Kessler (elbow) out, Agbaji will enter the starting lineup for the first time this season. Agbaji is averaging 3.3 points, 1.5 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 13.4 minutes across his first eight appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Monday Agbaji (knee) is available for Monday's game against the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Agbaji was limited to six minutes during Saturday's loss to the Suns and was questionable for Monday's matchup, but he's been given the green light. Over his first three appearances this year, he's averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds in 12.3 minutes per game.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Monday Agbaji is questionable for Monday's game against the Nuggets due to a knee contusion, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Agbaji played just six minutes during Saturday's loss to the Suns, and it's unclear whether he'll be available Monday. If he's unavailable, Simone Fontecchio and Kris Dunn could see an uptick in minutes.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't start in opener Agbaji isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Agbaji will return to the bench Wednesday with Utah's regulars returning to the lineup. As a rookie, Agbaji averaged 7.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.5 minutes across 59 appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Draws start Thursday Agbaji is in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Kings, David Locke of the Jazz's official website reports.

Impact Jordan Clarkson, Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Kelly Olynyk are all being rested for Utah's final preseason game. Agbaji has been a little underwhelming in the preseason so far, so he's in need of a good performance Thursday.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Solid stat line in preseason win Agbaji tallied 12 points (4-8 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, three assists, one steal and two blocked shots over 16 minutes against New Zealand in a 114-94 exhibition victory...

Impact Agbaji was one of nine different Utah players who logged between 15 and 17 minutes in the contest, and he was among the most productive, finishing as one of three with a double-digit point total. The guard also swatted a pair of shots and contributed as a rebounder and distributor. Agbaji's scoring total was his highest through four preseason matchups. He's come off the bench in each of those games and will likely continue to do so when the regular season kicks off.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Officially active Agbaji (back) will play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Nuggets, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact After being scratched from Monday's Summer League contest with lower back spasms, Agbaji was handed a probable designation ahead of Wednesday's tilt and will suit up for the Jazz. The 23-year-old will likely reclaim his starting role and remain one of Utah's top options Wednesday.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Salt Lake City Summer League: Agbaji headlines Jazz victory over Grizzlies Ochai Agbaji hauled in 13 boards and tallied four assists, a steal and a block to go with his team-high 22 points.

JULY 7, 2023 • NBA.COM

Plays well against Memphis Agbaji produced 22 points (8-20 FG, 5-13 3PT, 1-2 FT) with 13 rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 30 minutes in Thursday's 98-83 Summer League win against Memphis.

Impact Abaji continues to rebound and defend well, but his shot has eluded him so far. Coming into Thursday's contest, Agbaji was shooting 36.1 percent from the field in his previous two games. He'll be a name to watch this offseason, as he's competing with Jordan Clarkson for the starting shooting guard role in Utah.

JULY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Jazz wing Ochai Agbaji vows to be aggressive in summer league In the latest “How ’Bout This Jazz” newsletter, second-year wing Ochai Agbaji reveals will play in both the SLC and Las Vegas summer leagues...

JULY 3, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Grading the Jazz: Ochai Agbaji was the Jazz's slow burn success story this season Ochai Agbaji finished the 2022-23 NBA season, his rookie year, strong for the Utah Jazz after a slow start.

MAY 6, 2023 • DESERET.COM