Jazz's Keyonte George: Trending in right direction
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George totaled 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 141-97 loss to the Kings.
George notched his best scoring output since Nov. 26, when he posted 26 points in a loss to the Spurs. This was his fourth game with more than 20 points, so the second-year guard needs to find more consistency as a scorer amid a rough stretch for the Jazz. He seems to be trending in the right direction, though, as he's averaging 18.0 points per game while shooting 51.0 percent from the floor in his four outings this month.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Struggles with three-point shot
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George provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 133-106 loss to the Thunder.
George posted a decent stat line across the board, especially considering the 27-point blowout loss. However, the second-year floor general continues to struggle with his shooting percentages. He's making just 38.2 percent of his shots from the field and 32.9 percent from deep, and both figures represent a decrease compared to the numbers he posted as a rookie. George is also averaging 3.4 turnovers per game, a sizable uptick after he committed 2.5 per game as a rookie. The counting stats are on the rise, but his efficiency is trending in the wrong direction.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Leads team with 26 points
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George closed with 26 points (9-16 FG, 6-12 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Tuesday's 128-115 loss to the Spurs.
Jordan Clarkson's (foot) absence has maximized output for George and Collin Sexton, as the second-unit lacks reliability without the team's best sixth man in tow. George is off to a solid start this season, averaging 15.6 points, 5.8 assists and 2.8 rebounds over 16 games.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Logs 18 points in defeat
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George recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound and six assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers.
George had success beyond the arc in the win, upping his three-point conversion rate to 32.7 percent. George is shooting only 36.6 percent from the floor over 13 games, a category that needs significant improvement. Despite the slump, he's still averaging 14.9 points per game while dishing out an average of 5.5 assists.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Efficient line in defeat
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George notched 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Kings.
George is beginning to trend back up after a slow game against Phoenix earlier in the week. George's 19 points marked his second-highest point total of the season. His season-high 33-point performance against Chicago has proven to be an outlier, as the rest of his results hover in the 10-15 point range.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Quiet in return Tuesday
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George totaled nine points (4-12 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and four assists over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 120-112 loss to the Suns.
George returned from a one-game absence due to a foot sprain, sliding straight back into the starting lineup. Despite playing a sizeable role, George has been unable to take his game to the next level as many had hoped for. Outside of one offensive explosion in which he scored a season-high 33 points in a win over the Bulls, it's been rough going for the sophomore. He is shooting just 32.3 percent from the floor this season, a number that needs to come up should he hope to establish himself as an elite NBA guard.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Good to go against Phoenix
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George (foot) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns.
George will return to action Tuesday after missing Utah's previous contest with a left foot sprain. George should reclaim his starting spot from Isaiah Collier.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Upgraded to probable
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George (foot) has been upgraded to probable versus the Suns on Tuesday.
George missed his first game of the season in Saturday's win over the Spurs with a left hind foot sprain, but he was able to practice Monday and appears set to return to the lineup Tuesday. With George expected back, Isaiah Collier is likely to shift back to the bench.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Game-time call vs. Suns
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George (foot) is officially questionable for Tuesday's game against Phoenix.
George was spotted participating in Monday's practice, but his status for Tuesday's game remains up in the air. The team could have a better idea of his availability after he goes through morning shootaround.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Practicing Monday
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George (foot) practiced Monday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George missed his first game of the season Saturday due to left foot soreness, but his participation in Monday's practice is a good sign for his availability moving forward. His official status for Tuesday's game against Phoenix should be released Monday night.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Won't play Saturday
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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.
