Elijah Harkless News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Signs with Detroit Harkless signed a two-way contract with the Pistons, Keith Smith of Spotrac.com reports.

Impact Harkless is no longer a free agent after the Jazz declined his team option back in June. A defensive-minded wing, Harkless will likely play a prominent role for Detroit's G League affiliate in the early going.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Pistons' latest signing fits a theme The Detroit Pistons made another fringe move, signing guard Elijah Harkless to their final two-way contract. Harkless is 26 years old and ha...

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Team option declined The Jazz will not pick up Harkless' team option for 2026-27, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Jones adds that Harkless will not play for the Jazz during the Summer League, but he doesn't rule out a return down the road. Harkless made 26 regular-season appearances for Utah in 2025-26 with averages of 6.8 points, 2.9 assists and 2.0 rebounds on 33.5 percent shooting from the field.

JUNE 29 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play in regular-season finale Harkless (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Lakers.

Impact Harkless will miss a seventh consecutive contest due to a left hamstring strain. The two-way player will finish the season with averages of 6.8 points, 2.9 assists, 2.0 rebounds and 1.2 steals in 21.0 minutes per game over 26 regular-season outings (nine starts).

APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to out Harkless (hamstring) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Harkless has been downgraded from questionable to out and will miss a sixth straight game. His final chance to suit up this season will come Sunday against the Lakers. Bez Mbeng and Kennedy Chandler are candidates for increased roles in Utah's depleted backcourt.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Friday Harkless (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Friday's game against Memphis.

Impact Harkless has missed Utah's last five games with a left hamstring strain, though the questionable tag means there's a chance he will return this season. If he remains sidelined, Bez Mbeng and Kennedy Chandler would both likely continue seeing significant minutes.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz face the Grizzlies on 10-game skid

Utah aims to end its 10-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Memphis

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Won't play vs. Pelicans Harkless (hamstring) is listed out for Tuesday's game against New Orleans.

Impact Harkless will miss a fifth straight game while dealing with a left hamstring injury. His next opportunity to return to the hardwood will arrive Friday against Memphis.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Oklahoma City Harkless (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game versus Oklahoma City.

Impact Harkless will now miss a fourth consecutive game. With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Keyonte George (hamstring) also on the shelf for Sunday's contest, Cody Williams, Kennedy Chandler, and Bez Mbeng should handle most of the work in the backcourt.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Utah takes on Oklahoma City, looks to stop 8-game skid

Utah aims to break its eight-game losing streak with a win over Oklahoma City

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Won't go vs. Rockets Harkless (hamstring) is out for Friday's game against Houston.

Impact Harkless will miss a third straight game while dealing with a left hamstring issue. Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Keyonte George (hamstring) are also out, leaving Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng to shoulder the majority of the minutes in the backcourt.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Houston faces Utah, aims for 5th straight home win

Houston is looking to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory against Utah

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Out again Wednesday Harkless (hamstring) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact Harkless will miss a second straight game, joining Isaiah Collier (hamstring) and Keyonte George (hamstring) on the sidelines. In their absences, Kennedy Chandler, who signed a second 10-day contract with the Jazz on Wednesday, should see ample playing time. Harkless' next chance to suit up will come Friday in Houston.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Wednesday Harkless (hamstring) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Nuggets.

Impact The two-way player is in jeopardy of joining Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) on the inactive list for a second consecutive contest due to left hamstring soreness. If Harkless is unable to suit up Wednesday, Bez Mbeng would likely see a significant uptick in playing time.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Harkless (hamstring) has been ruled out for Monday's game against Cleveland, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact After appearing in each of Utah's last 19 games following the All-Star break, Harkless will miss Monday's contest due to hamstring soreness. With the 26-year-old point guard joining Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring) on the inactive list, Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng are candidates for increased roles.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Another big workload Harkless supplied 10 points (4-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 133-110 loss to the Wizards.

Impact With the Jazz evaluating lots of new rotation players, Harkless has emerged as a key contributor for the team. Over his last seven games, he's averaging 31.7 minutes per contest with 12.6 points, 4.9 assists, 3.1 rebounds, 2.0 steals and 1.6 three-pointers on 38.4 percent shooting from the field.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Fills stat sheet in loss Harkless registered 15 points (6-13 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, five assists, one block and five steals across 36 minutes during Saturday's 126-116 loss to the 76ers.

Impact Harkless couldn't repeat the 23-point output he delivered in the win over the Bucks on Thursday. Instead, this time he delivered a solid scoring output while filling out the stat sheet admirably. Harkless has been moving in and out of the starting lineup, and the lack of consistency in his role limits his fantasy upside considerably. He can be productive when given enough minutes, however, so he's a player worth targeting perhaps as a streaming option in some formats.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Edgecombe's double-double helps 76ers down Jazz 126-116

VJ Edgecombe had 22 points and 13 rebounds and Quentin Grimes scored 26 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 126-116 victory over the Utah Jazz

MARCH 22 • Associated Press

From the Floor: DOMINANT WIN at home over BUCKS 🦌😤 | UTAH JAZZ 🎥

MARCH 20 • YOUTUBE

Double-double in Thursday's start Harkless ended Thursday's 128-96 win over the Bucks with 23 points (7-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds and 10 assists across 34 minutes.

Impact Making his fourth start in 10 March games, Harkless set a new career scoring high while recording his first career double-double. Over four games since Keyonte George (hamstring) was sidelined, Harkless is averaging 13.5 points, 4.8 assists, 3.3 boards, 2.3 threes and 1.5 steals in 31.0 minutes.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

JAZZ TAKE DOWN the Bucks 👀 | UTAH JAZZ

MARCH 20 • YOUTUBE

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MARCH 20 • YOUTUBE

Ace Bailey has 7 3-pointers as Jazz crush Bucks 128-96 to snap 4-game losing streak

Ace Bailey made seven 3-pointers and scored 33 points and the Utah Jazz snapped a four-game skid with a 128-96 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Starting Thursday Harkless will start Thursday's game against Milwaukee.

Impact The Jazz will be without multiple key contributors in the second leg of this back-to-back set, including Keyonte George (hamstring) and Isaiah Collier (hamstring), opening the door for Harkless to join the first unit. As a starter this season (three games), the two-way player has averaged 6.0 points, 2.3 assists, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 steals in 29.0 minutes per contest.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Wednesday Harkless won't start Wednesday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact With Ace Bailey (concussion) back in the lineup, Harkless will move to the second unit. The two-way player has averaged 7.2 points, 2.4 assists and 1.8 rebounds in 20.4 minutes per contest over his last five outings off the bench.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

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Jazz face the Grizzlies on 10-game skid

Utah takes on Oklahoma City, looks to stop 8-game skid

Houston faces Utah, aims for 5th straight home win

Edgecombe's double-double helps 76ers down Jazz 126-116

Ace Bailey has 7 3-pointers as Jazz crush Bucks 128-96 to snap 4-game losing streak