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Jalen Green (21 points) Highlights vs. Utah Jazz l Houston Rockets
OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE
Coach Udoka Press Conference Rockets vs Jazz l Houston Rockets
OCTOBER 8 • YOUTUBE
Doesn't see floor Monday Mills didn't play in Monday's 122-113 preseason win over the Rockets.
Impact Mills missed Friday's preseason opener against the NBL Breakers due to rest, and it is likely that the vet was given another rest day against Houston. The 36-year-old is expected to come off the bench this season while mentoring the club's plethora of young talent in the backcourt, consisting of Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Johnny Juzang and Jason Preston. Mills' next chance to play will come Thursday against the Mavericks.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Expected off bench Monday Collins is not in the starting five for Monday's preseason matchup against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact For the second consecutive preseason game, Walker Kessler will get the start over Collins. The 27-year-old is coming off a back injury that sidelined him to end the 2023-24 campaign, and he is expected to reprise his starting role during the regular season.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Starting vs. Houston Kessler is in the starting lineup for Monday's preseason game against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Kessler drew the start in Utah's preseason opener against the New Zealand Breakers on Friday, and the 23-year-old will do so again Monday. He'll join Keyonte George, Collin Sexton, Lauri Markkanen and Taylor Hendricks in the Jazz's starting five, with John Collins presumably coming off the bench.
OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Utah in preseason opener Juzang notched 19 points (7-9 FG, 5-6 3Pt), a rebound and two assists across 19 minutes off the bench in Friday's 116-87 preseason win over the Breakers.
Impact The bench players had a significant run in this preseason opener and Juzang certainly made the most of the opportunity, leading Utah in scoring and showing he might belong at the NBA level despite playing on a two-way deal. A couple more strong showings in preseason could allow Juzang to compete for a regular-season roster spot.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Solid in preseason opener Markkanen registered 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 16 minutes in Friday's 116-87 preseason win over the Breakers.
Impact Markkanen was the only member of the starting unit who didn't reach the 15-minute plateau, but he didn't need to play much to leave his mark in the game as one of six Utah players who scored in double digits. Markkanen signed a five-year, $238 million contract extension with the Jazz in early August and will operate as the team's go-to player on offense as long as he stays healthy. He averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, 3.2 three-pointers and 2.0 assists in 33.1 minutes per game over 55 regular-season appearances in 2023-24.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Efficient in preseason win George notched 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and five assists across 23 minutes in Friday's 116-87 preseason win over the Breakers.
Impact George was one of three starters who surpassed the 20-minute mark in this preseason opener and looked sharp, missing just two shots from the field and getting his teammates involved early and often. George will open his second season in The Association as the Jazz's starting point guard and as one of the team's go-to players on offense alongside Lauri Markkanen.
OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE
Out Friday Mills (rest) will not play against the NBL Breakers in Friday's preseason opener, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mills will not suit up Friday, though it is simply a day of rest for the veteran. The 36-year-old's next chance to suit up during the preseason will come Monday versus the Rockets.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Walker Kessler ready to give a better performance for Utah Jazz After earning rookie accolades, the former Auburn standout ran into an injury issue in his second NBA season.
OCTOBER 4 • AL.COM
Ready for training camp Williams (illness) will be a full participant in training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Williams missed Utah's Summer League game on July 21 with an illness, but his status for camp wasn't in doubt. The No. 10 overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Williams should be able to compete for a rotation spot right away with the Jazz undergoing a rebuild.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake TribuneSexton (illness) will be a full participant during training camp this week, Andy Larsen reports.
Impact Sexton had four consecutive absences due to an illness to end his 2023-24 campaign. He made a total of 78 appearances in the regular season, averaging 18.7 points, 4.9 assists, 2.6 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 0.8 steals in 26.6 minutes. It's likely that he plays a similar role in 2024-25, though the Jazz did add Isaiah Collier with the 29th pick in the 2024 NBA Draft.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Sensabaugh (finger) has been cleared to participate in training camp this week, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Sensabaugh tore an extensor tendon in his left middle finger during the Summer League and was given a six-week timetable, so he likely had plenty of time to work on his game during the offseason. He made 32 regular-season appearances as a rookie, posting averages of 7.5 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists in 18.3 minutes.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy for camp Preston (personal) will be a full participant in training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Preston missed back-to-back games to end the Summer League action due to personal reasons, but he's ready to roll for camp. The Jazz signed Preston to a two-way contract over the offseason, and it's likely that he spends most of his time in Salt Lake to open the 2024-25 season.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared for camp Collins (back) will be a full participant during training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact The Jazz shut Collins down on March 29 with a back injury, though they were likely being cautious with nothing to play for. The veteran compiled averages of 15.1 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 28.0 minutes per game across 68 appearances, but he'll face stiffer competition this season from Taylor Hendricks in the frontcourt.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go Hendricks (personal) will be a full participant in training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Hendricks missed Utah's final Summer League game to tend to a personal matter, so his status for camp wasn't in any real doubt. Coach Will Hardy spoke highly of Hendricks during Media Day, and noted that the forward put on 21 pounds during the offseason.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Cleared to play Markkanen (shoulder) will be a full participant in training camp this week, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Markkanen missed Utah's final nine games of the 2023-24 season, and he wasn't able to play for the Finnish national team during the 2024 FIBA Men's Olympic Qualifying Tournament in July. He has a clean bill of health now, however, and he will be returning as the focal point of Utah's offense after securing a five-year, $238 million contract extension with the Jazz.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Good to go for camp Collier (knee) will be a full go for training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Collier missed Utah's final exhibition game in Las Vegas due to pain in his right knee, but the issue wasn't considered serious. The 29th overall pick in the 2024 NBA Draft, Collier could win the backup point guard role behind Keyonte George with a strong showing during the preseason.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Healthy for camp Clarkson (back) will be a full go for training camp this week, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Clarkson battled some joint inflammation in his back to cut his 2023-24 season short. The veteran ended up making 55 appearances in the regular season, averaging 17.1 points, 5.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 41.3 percent from the field. The Jazz had a quiet offseason, so it's likely that Clarkson will play a similar role in 2024-25.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton: 'I like to prove people wrong' The former Alabama standout thinks his NBA team will be better than “rebuilding” in the 2024-25 season.
OCTOBER 2 • AL.COM

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OCTOBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will play with starters in camp Coach Will Hardy said Tuesday he anticipates Kessler playing a lot with the starters during the preseason, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Impact After starting 40 games in 2022-23, Kessler made only 22 starts last year. Hardy was far from committal about Kessler being a starter to begin the 2024-25 campaign, but it does sound like the youngster will at least get a chance to compete for the top spot. The Jazz have a deep frontcourt with a solid mix of prospects and veteran players, but it's unclear how the playing time will be sorted out. For now, Lauri Markkanen and John Collins are the only guys guaranteed starter minutes.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Will Hardy Provides Positive Health Update for Utah Jazz Roster The Utah Jazz head coach provided some optimism surrounding the roster coming into camp.
OCTOBER 1 • SI.COM

Lauri Markkanen is a cornerstone of Utah Jazz rebuild heading into 2024-25 season

Making Lauri Markkanen a cornerstone of the rebuilding process has given the Utah Jazz a clearer direction of where the franchise wants to go in trying to become an NBA playoff con...
SEPTEMBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Utah Jazz 2024-25 Season Preview: Moving Forward With Lauri Markkanen The Jazz face an uncertain future in a crowded Western Conference.
SEPTEMBER 29 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
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