George (foot) is out for Saturday's game versus the Spurs.
George has been downgraded from questionable to out Saturday due to left foot soreness. The 21-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Tuesday's matchup with Phoenix.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Iffy against San Antonio
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George is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus the Spurs due to left foot soreness.
George is in danger of missing his first game of the season Saturday due to a foot injury. If the second-year guard is ruled out, Patty Mills, Jordan Clarkson and Isaiah Collier are all candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Turns in huge scoring night
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George supplied 33 points (8-18 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 11-13 FT), one rebound, nine assists, one block and one steal in 39 minutes during Monday's 135-126 win over the Bulls.
George led Utah's scoring attack with the help of six made triples, his best mark of the young campaign. The Baylor product hasn't been shy from downtown over his last two appearances, hoisting up 23 total attempts from beyond the arc. George was also dangerous passing the ball Monday night, falling just one assist shy of his second double-double.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Comes close to double-double
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George ended Saturday's 129-103 loss to the Nuggets with 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-11 3Pt), two rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes.
George finished just two assists away from a double-double, but more importantly, he committed just two turnovers after losing the ball seven times in the 106-88 loss to the Spurs on Thursday. George has struggled with his shot in the opening stages of the season, and despite averaging 13.7 points with 6.5 assists per tilt, he's making just 30.3 percent of his field goals.
George recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 loss to the Spurs.
George has started every game this season, but his shooting has left a lot to be desired. He made matters worse during Thursday's game with seven turnovers. Putting Collin Sexton in the first unit on a more consistent basis could be a reasonable short-term solution for the Jazz, allowing George to work out the kinks with the second unit.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Shooting woes continue
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George posted 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and 11 assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 loss to the Kings.
George delivered his first double-double of the season, but he also posted his worst scoring mark of the campaign, and the shooting woes are simply too glaring to ignore. Through four games, the second-year guard is shooting just 26.2 percent from the field and 22.6 percent from deep. That's not going to cut it, especially considering how much he has the ball in his hands. Fantasy managers should trust George to turn things around, but his lack of efficiency limits his upside.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Best scoring output of season
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George provided 17 points (6-18 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, five assists and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to the Mavericks.
George surpassed the 15-point mark for the first time this season, but there's no question the sophomore guard has been slumping to start the 2024-25 campaign. He's averaging 13.7 points, 5.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds per game through his first three appearances, and while those numbers are good enough to keep him rostered and starting in most formats, he needs to find a way to improve his shooting percentages. He's made only 27.1 percent of his shots overall and 23.8 percent of his threes to open the campaign.
George recorded 12 points (3-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-9 FT), two rebounds and seven assists across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-124 loss to the Grizzlies.
George had a rough performance from a shooting perspective in this season opener. However, the second-year guard should have all the opportunities in the world to shake off the rust as the season progresses. George will remain the Jazz's starting point guard and should see enough minutes to be a consistent performer regularly for a rebuilding Utah team.
The Jazz exercised the third-year option on George's rookie contract Monday.
This allows Utah to keep George under team control through the 2025-26 regular season. He entered the starting lineup late in the 2023-24 regular season due to injuries to Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson. Over his final 28 starts, George averaged 15.8 points, 4.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 31.4 minutes per game. George is expected to run with the first unit with Sexton while Clarkson serves in a sixth-man role.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Excels in backcourt during win
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George produced 24 points (7-14 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five assists, three rebounds and a blocked shot across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 117-114 preseason win over the Kings.
George assumed a lot of responsibility late in the season when Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson both went down with injuries, but the rookie responded well. Even with Sexton and Clarkson full healthy, George is projected to run with the first unit, relegating Clarkson to the sixth-man role that has become his hallmark. The second-year player still needs to improve his shot efficiency and show up more on defense, but he has all the tools to succeed alongside Sexton in the backcourt.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Gets start in return
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George (knee/rest) will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Kings, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
George was absent for Saturday's game against the Spurs after tweaking his knee Thursday versus the Mavericks. However, the 20-year-old is back and will likely be fully ready for Opening Night against the Grizzlies next Wednesday.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Will play Tuesday
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George (knee/rest) will be available for Tuesday's preseason game against the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
George didn't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, as the Jazz took a cautious approach after the guard tweaked his knee earlier in the preseason. All signs point to George being at or close to 100 percent with Opening Night less than two weeks away.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Rested vs. San Antonio
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George (knee) won't play in Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
The Jazz are resting several veterans for this game against the Spurs, and George's absence is not surprising since he suffered a knee injury in the preseason win over the Mavericks on Thursday. It remains to be seen if George will suit up for the rest of the preseason, though Utah's next preseason game is scheduled for Tuesday against the Kings.
Jazz's Keyonte George: Jazz optimistic about injury
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George (knee) will get an MRI on Friday, but the Jazz are optimistic the injury won't prevent him from playing in the regular-season opener against the Grizzlies on Oct. 23, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
George suffered a mild left knee sprain during the third quarter of Tuesday's win over the Mavericks, and while the Jazz are confident he won't have to miss time once their regular season begins, an MRI will provide a more precise diagnosis. George is a pivotal piece for Utah from a short-term and long-term perspective. He averaged 13.0 points with 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game as a rookie in 2023-24 across 75 regular-season contests.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Won't return Thursday
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George has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks due to a mild left knee sprain, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. George finished with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.
George put together a strong stat line before slipping on the court in the third quarter and exiting the game. He'll be shut down for the rest of the matchup and the team will likely hold him out of Saturday's exhibition in San Antonio to ensure he heads into the regular season at full strength.
George posted 13 points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-5 FT), three rebounds, four assists and a steal across 25 minutes in Monday's 122-113 preseason win over the Rockets.
George has scored a combined 25 points while going 7-for-13 from the field in two preseason games, and it seems he's getting into a good rhythm with the start of the 2024-25 campaign just around the corner. George is expected to be a central figure for Utah both in short-term and long-term scenarios, meaning he should be a strong fantasy option across all formats. George will be the lead point guard of a rebuilding team with only one proven offensive threat ahead of him in the pecking order -- Lauri Markkanen.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Efficient in preseason win
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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.
George was one of three starters who surpassed the 20-minute mark in the 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.
