Elijah Harkless News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Joining starting lineup Harkless is starting Monday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Harkless will make his first start of the 2025-26 campaign, and he'll be tasked with slotting in for Lauri Markkanen (hip). Harkless has scored in double figures in back-to-back games off the bench and should be in store for a heavier workload Monday evening.

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Posts 11 points over 21 minutes Harkless supplied 11 points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds, six assists, one block and four steals across 21 minutes during Thursday's 129-118 loss to New Orleans.

Impact The Jazz will likely keep Harkless with the parent club for at least another week, and his tenure could be permanent, as the UNLV product has 40 more games of eligibility under his current deal. The recent hamstring injury appears to be a non-issue, and he'll likely see significant minutes if Keyonte George's ankle injury persists.

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Makes brief cameo Friday Harkless (hamstring) played seven minutes and finished with two points (1-1 FG, 0-1 FT), two rebounds and one assist in Friday's 123-114 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The two-way player hadn't made an appearance at the NBA or G League level since Jan. 3 while he recovered from a left hamstring injury before he was cleared to play coming out of the All-Star break. With Utah down five players due to injury Friday, Harkless ended up cracking the rotation, but he played just one shift in the first quarter before remaining on the bench for the final three periods. Expect Harkless to drop out of the rotation if the Jazz get one or more of Keyonte George (ankle), Jusuf Nurkic (nose) and Lauri Markkanen (illness) back in action for their next game Monday in Houston.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Harkless (hamstring) is off Utah's injury report for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact It signals that Harkless is healthy following an extended absence with a left hamstring injury. However, he hasn't appeared at the NBA level since the middle of November, so his next showing in game action is likely to come with G League's Salt Lake City Stars.

FEBRUARY 19 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to miss about two more weeks Harkless (hamstring) said Friday that he expects to miss about two more weeks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Harkless suffered a left hamstring injury in early January, and he'll likely head straight back to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars whenever he's cleared to play. The two-way player has appeared in just seven regular-season games with the parent club so far this season, so his absence shouldn't affect the Utah rotation.

JANUARY 31 • ROTOWIRE

Rare appearance in win Harkless finished Monday's 105-103 win over the Celtics with three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes.

Impact Harkless played a season-high 21 minutes, sliding into the rotation for just the third time this season. While he did provide some nice energy on the defensive end, there is no indication that Harkless will be moving into a more permanent role anytime soon.

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Shooting woes from deep Harkless finished with 15 points (4-16 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in Friday's 105-92 Summer League loss to the Bul...

Impact Harkless delivered a well-rounded stat line Friday, though he didn't connect from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old saw consistent playing time this summer when he wasn't hampered by right wrist soreness.

JULY 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Harkless (wrist) will play in Monday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Harkless will shed his questionable tag due to right wrist soreness and suit up in the second half of the team's back-to-back set. The 25-year-old was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's loss to the Warriors and gave it a go, though he exited the game after logging six minutes.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to play due to wrist soreness Harkless is questionable for Monday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Harkless left Sunday's Summer League game against the Warriors due to right wrist soreness, so it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out the second half of Utah's back-to-back. His status should be clarified closer to Monday's tipoff.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Sunday Harkless will not return to Sunday's Summer League game against the Warriors due to right wrist soreness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Harkless was listed as questionable just ahead of gametime due to a right wrist injury, but he was ultimately cleared before the game started. After giving it a go, Harkless has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to the injury. The Jazz play again Monday, so he could be forced to miss multiple contests.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Notches eight points Harkless finished with eight points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two assists and one rebound in 19 minutes of Saturday's 93-89 Summer League win over the 76ers.

Impact Harkless, who is in the final year of his two-way contract with the Jazz, figures to be a key role player for the Salt Lake City Stars in 2025-26. During the 2024-25 G League regular season, Harkless averaged 26.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game while being awarded the G League's Most Improved Player Award.

JULY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Harkless (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Harkless is one of several Utah players who will end the 2024-25 season on the sidelines. He didn't have a big role in the rotation throughout the campaign, though, averaging just 3.2 points and 2.1 boards per game in 10 appearances off the bench. Harkless also spent time with the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League, though the last time he suited up for a game, either in the NBA or the G League, was on March 1.

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Won't go Friday Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Harkless hasn't appeared in a game at the G League or NBA level since March 14 due to the left groin strain. HIs last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday against Minnesota.

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Won't go Wednesday Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.

Impact Harkless hasn't suited up at the G League or NBA level since March 14 due to the left groin strain. The two-way player's next chance to feature will come Friday against the Thunder.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Tuesday Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Memphis, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Harkless hasn't played in a game at the G League or NBA level since March 14 due to the groin strain. The two-way combo guard's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Rockets, though he'll likely make his return with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars, as he hasn't played for the Jazz since the All-Star break.

MARCH 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Sunday Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Harkless will miss a 20th straight game for Utah while dealing with a groin strain. The next opportunity for the 24-year-old guard to return to the floor will be Tuesday against the Grizzlies.

MARCH 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled from G League on Wednesday The Jazz are recalling Harkless from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact With Lauri Markkanen out with a back issue, Utah has called up Harkless as a reserve option ahead of Wednesday's game against the Warriors. The 25-year-old has logged 15.0 minutes per game over nine appearances with the Jazz this year, so he may be able to get some court time against Golden State in his first game back with the parent club.

FEBRUARY 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career highs in loss Harkless racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block in 22 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact Harkless recorded career highs in both points and steals Saturday, leading both teams with a game-high three swipes. The 24-year-old latched on with the Jazz via a two-way contract in late December and has played in seven consecutive outings, during which he has averaged 4.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 16.9 minutes per game.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Jazz on two-way deal The Jazz and Harkless agreed to a two-way contract Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.

Impact Harkless was a standout player for the San Diego Clippers in the G League, averaging 16.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 steals. He'll likely feature for the Salt Lake City Stars going forward.

DECEMBER 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Cut loose by Clippers The Clippers waived Harkless on Saturday.

Impact Harkless spent the training camp and preseason with Los Angeles but was unable to obtain a regular-season roster spot. He is expected to join the San Diego Clippers for the 2024-25 season.

OCTOBER 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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