Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Delivers from deep in loss Thursday
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Juzang recorded 14 points (4-7 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five rebounds and one steal over 15 minutes during Thursday's 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.
Juzang sank three-plus three-pointers for the seventh time this season while delivering an efficient spark off the bench. The sharpshooter has carved out a consistent role in his third year, and he is shooting 39.6 percent from beyond the arc through 25 regular-season appearances. Juzang has hit the double-digit mark in scoring in five of his last 10 outings, during which he has averaged 9.1 points, 2.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists across 18.0 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Productive from deep in loss Monday
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Juzang logged 12 points (4-7 FG, 4-7 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist over 22 minutes during Monday's 144-107 loss to the Clippers.
Juzang led Utah in three-pointers made while logging 20-plus minutes for the seventh time in the 2024-25 campaign. The two-way guard has provided a valuable spark off the bench for the Jazz this season, and in his last five outings, he has averaged 11.0 points while shooting 48.8 percent from the field and 46.9 percent from beyond the arc across 22.0 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Productive off bench Friday
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Juzang produced 22 points (8-14 FG, 6-11 3Pt) and two rebounds in 26 minutes during Friday's 141-99 win over Portland.
The Jazz secured one of their biggest wins in recent memory, and the nature of the contest allowed some of the bench players to get extra minutes in the second half. Juzang, a former UCLA standout, recorded his best scoring output of the campaign and also extended his streak of games with double-digit points to three contests. While the third-year guard is having his most productive stretch of the season, his fantasy value shouldn't be very high, as he's strictly a bench option who rarely logs more than 20 minutes of court time.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Scores 12 points off bench
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Juzang registered 12 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, one assist, one block and one steal over 16 minutes during Thursday's 123-100 loss to the Bucks.
Over his last three appearances, Juzang has averaged 12.3 points and 1.0 steals over 20.3 minutes per game. The Jazz got Jordan Clarkson (heel), Lauri Markkanen (back) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) back Thursday, but Juzang remained in the rotation and played well, which bodes well for his role moving forward.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Questionable for Tuesday
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Juzang (thumb) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Kings.
Juzang has yet to play in a regular-season game this season due to a thumb sprain. Even if he's cleared to suit up, he's not guaranteed any playing time.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Won't play Monday
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Juzang (thumb) is out for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Juzang has yet to appear this season as he struggles with a thumb injury. His continued absence doesn't have any fantasy implications.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Out Friday
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Juzang (thumb) will not play in Friday's game against the Warriors.
Juzang will miss his second consecutive regular-season game due to a right thumb sprain. The 23-year-old's next chance to suit up will come Monday against the Mavericks.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Won't play Wednesday
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Juzang is out for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies due to a right thumb sprain, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Juzang's absence shouldn't affect Utah's rotation significantly. The 23-year-old guard's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Golden State.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Remaining in Utah
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The Jazz signed Juzang to a four-year, $12 million contract Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
Juzang spent the last two seasons with the Jazz on two-way contracts, splitting time between the G League and NBA clubs. In 2023-24, he averaged 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds and 1.2 assists in 18.6 minutes across 20 NBA regular-season appearances for the Jazz. With Juzang signing his new contract, it appears that Utah sees him as a long-term piece for the franchise.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Jazz extend qualifying offer
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The Jazz extended a qualifying offer to Juzang on Saturday, making him a restricted free agent, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Juzang's role grew with the Jazz toward the end of the 2023-24 campaign, so it's not a surprise to see that Utah is interested in keeping the score-first guard around. Juzang spent a lot of time in the G League as well. In his 20 appearances with the Jazz, he produced averages of 7.2 points, 1.8 rebounds, 1.2 assists and 1.6 three-pointers.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Cleared to play
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Juzang (back) has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Rockets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Juzang will shed his questionable tag and will likely see some rotation minutes Friday. In March, Juzang has averaged 17.2 minutes across nine appearances.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Available against Sacramento
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Juzang (quadriceps) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Juzang is available for Wednesday's season opener after missing the entire preseason with a quadriceps injury. As a two-way player, Juzang will split time between the NBA and G League this season.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Still sidelined
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Juzang (quadriceps) didn't play in Thursday's 116-113 preseason loss to Utah.
Juzang continues to deal with a quadriceps injury he suffered during Summer League action. Given he didn't play at all during the preseason, his status for the regular season seems murky, at best. Even when he's healthy, the second-year wing will presumably spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the G League.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Sits out Tuesday
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Juzang didn't play in Tuesday's 103-98 preseason loss to the Clippers.
After dealing with a quadriceps injury in Summer League play, Juzang hasn't been on Utah's preseason injury reports but hasn't taken the court during the team's first two exhibition games. His next opportunity to play will be Saturday against the Trail Blazers.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Won't play Sunday
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Juzang won't play in Sunday's Summer League game against the Rockets due to a left quadriceps contusion.
Juzang has been a focal point for Utah's Summer League squad, averaging 12.5 points across 23.7 minutes per game, but he'll be one of a handful of Jazz players sidelined Sunday. If Utah wins, the second-year guard will have a chance to suit up for the championship Monday.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Questionable against Milwaukee
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Juzang is questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks due to a left hip flexor strain.
Juzang played double-digit minutes in his last two appearances, but it's unclear whether he'll be able to suit up against Milwaukee. If he's available, it's possible he sees a slight uptick in playing time since the Jazz will be without several starters.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Improved shooting in win
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Juzang tallied 30 points (9-17 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and three assists during Thursday's win over the Ignite.
Juzang shot the ball much better than his previous outing, as the guard managed 52.9 percent overall shooting Thursday compared to 30.8 percent a game prior. The UCLA product is averaging 18.2 points in the G League this season.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Called up from G League
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The Jazz called Juzang up from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars and are making him available for Tuesday's game against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
With Utah having already ruled out four players for Tuesday's game due to injury or illness, Juzang looks like he'll get the rare chance to dress for the NBA squad. The two-way rookie out of UCLA has yet to make his NBA debut and likely won't be part of head coach Will Hardy's rotation Tuesday.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Totals 24 points Friday
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Juzang added 24 points (8-13 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one block during Friday's win over Iowa.
Juzang reached the 24-point mark for a second time across his last three games. The guard is averaging 17.1 points per matchup with the Stars in the G League this year.
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Jazz's Johnny Juzang: Remains out Saturday
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Juzang (wrist) didn't play in Saturday's loss against Ontario in the G League.
Juzang was diagnosed with a Grade 3 sprain in his right wrist in late November, and he's still reportedly dealing with the injury. He'll have a chance to return to action Tuesday against the Blue.
