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: 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.
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.
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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: 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.
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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.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Another 30-point outing
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George generated 31 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five assists and two rebounds across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 93-85 win over the 76ers in Salt Lake City Summer League.
George has scored at least 30 points in both Summer League games he's played in Salt Lake, but he needed only 15 shots to reach the milestone Wednesday after going 5-for-21 from the field in Utah's Summer League opener. George has totaled nine assists over his two appearances.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Sitting out Tuesday
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George (rest) will not play in the Jazz's Salt Lake City Summer League matchup versus the Thunder on Tuesday, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
George scored a game-high 30 points in the club's Summer League opener against the Grizzlies. However, he will sit Tuesday as the Jazz take a look at their crowded rookie class of Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski. George was a key contributor in 2023-24, during which he averaged 13.0 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 27.0 minutes in 75 regular-season games. The 20-year-old's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the 76ers.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Finishes season on high note
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George provided 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and four assists over 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 loss to Golden State.
George finished the campaign on a strong note after registering 20 or more points in three of his last five appearances. Despite sharing backcourt duties with Jordan Clarkson (back) and Collin Sexton (illness), George took over the starting point guard role on Feb. 12 after the deadline and thrived, emerging as a viable long-term piece in Utah's rebuilding process. He finishes the season with averages of 13.0 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Leads starters in scoring in win
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George ended with 14 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and two assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 110-109 victory over the Clippers.
George led all Jazz starters in scoring while ending as one of six players with a double-digit point total to boost Utah offensively in a close victory. George has provided the Jazz with a nice offensive lift as of late, tallying 14 or more points in three of his last four outings. In those four contests, he has connected on at least two threes in every game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Posts 25 points in defeat
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George contributed 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to Golden State.
George bounced back after a poor shooting night Friday against the Clippers. The 2023 first-round pick shot 50 percent from the floor and drilled four three-pointers, marking his highest total beyond the arc since drilling five threes against the Celtics on March 12. With Jordan Clarkson (back) sidelined, George should see plenty of playing time in the backcourt as the season draws to a close.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Struggles from deep Saturday
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George supplied 15 points (4-13 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Saturday's 147-119 loss to the Rockets.
George has plenty of potential, but as a rookie who's still getting used to the pace of the NBA, he's going to have a few subpar outings like Saturday's performance, especially when matched up against an experienced floor general in Fred VanVleet. George still posted a decent stat line, but there's no question he struggled badly with his shot. He'll aim to bounce back in another complicated matchup against the Mavericks on Monday.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Leads from deep again as top scorer
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George racked up 26 points (9-17 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 3-4 FT), one rebound, six assists and two blocks over 35 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 loss to the Celtics.
George has been stellar from deep as of late, once again leading all Utah players in points, assists and threes made. George has connected on five or more threes in three of his last four contests, scoring north of 25 points in all three of those outings. He has also distributed at least six assists in two straight contests.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Strong from deep as top scorer
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George notched 29 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 4-5 FT), six assists and five rebounds over 38 minutes in Saturday's 142-121 loss to Denver.
George led all Jazz players in threes made, scoring and assists while ending one point shy of the 30-point mark in a balanced performance. George, who also hauled in a handful of rebounds, recorded his fourth game of the season with 29 or more points while tallying his sixth contest with at least five threes. Saturday's performance marked the first game of the year in which George finished with at least 25 points, five rebounds and five assists in a game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Starting against Denver
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George (illness) is starting against the Nuggets on Saturday.
George was unable to play Wednesday against the Bulls after leaving Monday's game against the Wizards early. The last time he was healthy, George erupted for 31 points on 12-of-23 shooting versus the Heat on March 2.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Recovered from illness
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George (illness) is not listed on Utah's injury report ahead of Saturday's game in Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
George attempted to play through an illness Monday versus the Wizards, but he ultimately left early. The point guard subsequently missed the team's following game against the Bulls on Wednesday. With a few days off to recover, it looks like George should be available to take on his usual workload at point guard against the Nuggets, assuming he avoids any setbacks.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Downgraded to out
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George (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
George attempted to play through the illness Wednesday but lasted just six minutes before being removed. Kris Dunn and Talen Horton-Tucker are candidates for expanded roles in George's absence, but Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton will presumably lead Utah's backcourt in usage.
