Keyonte George News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Booker scores 36 as Suns beat Jazz 118-96

Devin Booker scored 36 points and had nine assists to lead the Phoenix Suns to a 118-96 win over the Utah Jazz in NBA Cup group play

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Flirts with triple-double George registered 17 points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds, one steal and one block over 33 minutes during the Jazz's 118-96 loss to the Suns on Friday.

Impact George went out Friday and put together a nice all-around game a day after the Jazz picked up his fourth-year option. He led Utah with nine dimes and finished second in both points and rebounds behind Laura Markkanen (33 points) and Walker Kessler (13 rebounds), respectively, while living at the charity stripe with a game-high 11 free-throw attempts. George has started in each of the first five games of the regular season and is averaging 21.2 points, 9.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 34.2 minutes per game to start the year. However, he could be demoted to a bench role if Isaiah Collier (hamstring) is cleared to play against the Hornets on Sunday.

NOVEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Fourth-year option exercised The Jazz exercised George's fourth-year team option Thursday.

Impact George is now set to remain with the Jazz through the 2026-27 season. Over four outings this year, the combo guard is averaging 22.3 points, 9.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals per contest.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career-best night at charity stripe George finished Wednesday's 136-134 loss to the Trail Blazers with 29 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 15-15 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 32 minutes.

Impact The third-year point guard has the best game of his career at the free-throw line, as the 15 attempts and makes were both personal bests. George has topped 25 points in back-to-back contests and has yet to dish fewer than eight assists in a game, averaging 22.3 points, 9.3 dimes, 2.8 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.0 steals on the young season, and there could be even better production on the way -- he's shooting just 22.2 percent (6-for-27) from three-point range, well below last season's 34.3 percent mark.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jrue Holiday scores 27 points, hits late free throws to help Blazers hold off Jazz 136-134

Jrue Holiday had 27 points and eight assists, and he hit four free throws in the final seconds to help the Portland Trail Blazers hold off a late Utah rally and beat the Jazz 136-1...

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 30, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Thrives in overtime win George recorded 26 points (8-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 43 minutes during Monday's 138-134 overtime victory over Phoenix.

Impact George posted his second straight double-double, helping the Jazz improve to 2-1 on the season. He's been red hot to open his third NBA campaign, posting averages of 20.0 points, 9.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers. He's shooting 18.2 percent from beyond the arc despite being above 33 percent for his career, so he's likely due for some positive regression on that front too.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Markkanen becomes first Jazz player to top 50 points since Karl Malone in win over Suns

The Utah Jazz played 2,155 regular season games since Karl Malone scored 56 points in awin over Golden State on April 7, 1998

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Lauri Markkanen Was UNSTOPPABLE! 🔥 | October 27, 2025

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Markkanen scores a career-high 51 points to help the Jazz outlast the Suns 138-134 in OT

Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points, the first Jazz player to reach 50 in the regular season since Karl Malone in 1998, and Utah beat the Phoenix Suns 138-134 in overtim...

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

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OCTOBER 28, 2025 • BLEACHERNATION.COM

Records double-double in loss George chipped in 18 points (5-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, 10 assists and one block across 34 minutes during Friday's 105-104 loss to the Kings.

Impact The starting job should continue to be a battle with Isaiah Collier (hamstring), but George will have full ownership of the top spot while Collier recovers. The Baylor product started in 35 games last season, performing as an apt fill-in for injuries and matchup-dependent situations, so he's certainly put in the work to earn the role in his third season with the team.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sabonis helps Kings hold off Jazz for 105-104 victory

Domantas Sabonis scored off an offensive rebound with six seconds remaining to cap a wild ending and lift the Sacramento Kings to a 105-104 win over the Utah Jazz

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

One assist shy of double-double George finished Wednesday's 129-108 victory over the Clippers with 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 30 minutes.

Impact George got the starting nod in the season opener, with backcourt mate Isaiah Collier sidelined Wednesday. He appears to have a firm grip on the starting point guard role after finishing with a near double-double in a blowout win. George converted on just one of his seven attempts from deep, but made all six shots from inside the arc.

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kessler scores 22 points to lead Jazz past Clippers 129-108

Walker Kessler had 22 points and nine rebounds, Lauri Markkanen scored 20 and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 129-108

OCTOBER 23, 2025 • Associated Press

Paces scoring attack in victory George registered 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists, two steals and one block across 26 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 win over the Trail Blazers.

Impact George needed only 11 attempts from the field to lead the Jazz in scoring, adding nine of his 20 points from beyond the arc. This was a much improved showing for the 21-year-old, who had been held to nine points in 23 minutes during Monday's exhibition against the Mavs. George will look to take yet another step forward during the 2025-26 campaign after averaging 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 67 games a season ago.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Nearly triple-doubles George put up 12 points (4-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, eight assists and one steal across 36 minutes of Friday's 134-130 preseason loss to the Spurs.

Impact George, who made his second straight start to open the preseason, nearly triple-doubled in what was a full workload for the guard. Isaiah Collier (hamstring), who is in a position battle with George, sat for the second straight game. Meanwhile, Walter Clayton, who was the No. 18 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, showed some serious promise too with 20 points, five rebounds and five assists in 32 minutes. This position battle is likely far from being settled.

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in loss George finished with 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), nine assists and two rebounds in 28 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason loss to Houston.

Impact The Jazz had several injuries to report Wednesday, including to point guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring). George started Wednesday's contest and was a bright spot on the team along with Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh. George's position battle with Collier will be a storyline to monitor during the preseason.

OCTOBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Despite Kessler's lingering contract situation and dim prospects, the Jazz are betting on youth

The Utah Jazz are embracing a youth movement after finishing last season with the NBA's worst record

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Hornets acquire Collin Sexton from Jazz for Jusuf Nurkic, 2nd-round draft pick, AP source says

A person familiar with the situation says the Charlotte Hornets have acquired guard Collin Sexton from the Utah Jazz for center Jusuf Nurkic and a future second-round draft pick

JUNE 29, 2025 • Associated Press

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Posts solid line to end season George registered 14 points (6-23 FG, 0-8 3Pt, 2-3 FT), five rebounds and seven assists in 48 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 loss to Minnesota.

Impact George took full opportunity of his opportunities with e first unit the first unit this season. His role with the Jazz was very similar to his role during the rookie campaign, where he was often the first man of the bench to spell the backcourt. Numerous injuries at the position helped out his bottom line, and he has all the skills needed to move into a full-time role if the Jazz choose to move some guards in the offseason. He averaged 16.8 points, 5.6 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 0.7 steals over 67 games this season.

APRIL 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Wiggins scores 35 points and Thunder roll over Jazz 145-111 for 31st road victory

Aaron Wiggins scored 35 points and Isaiah Joe added 32 on a career-high 10 3-pointers to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to a 145-111 victory over the Utah Jazz

APRIL 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Filipowski scores 30 and the Jazz win 133-126 in OT against the Trail Blazers

Kyle Filipowski scored 30 points including a dunk that sent the game into overtime and grabbed 18 rebounds as the Utah Jazz snapped a nine-game losing streak with a 133-126 win ove...

APRIL 10, 2025 • Associated Press

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