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Returns to bench Agbaji will come off the bench Thursday against the Thunder, Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman reports.

Impact Agbaji saw his second start of the season before the All-Star break, but he'll return to the bench with Lauri Markkanen (knee) available. The rookie is coming off a 17-point performance against the Grizzlies.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shines offensively in starting role Agbaji produced 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to Memphis.

Impact Agbaji got his second start of the season with Lauri Markkanen missing the game due to a knee injury. The rookie produced his second-highest point total of the season. Agbaji could provide some offense if he gets more playing time to close out the season. He has drilled 40 percent of his threes. But he offers virtually no help in any other categories. Despite playing a season-high 38 minutes, Agbaji added paltry rebound, assist, steal and block numbers.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets starting nod Agbaji is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Memphis.

Impact Agbaji will replace Lauri Markkanen (knee) in the starting lineup Wednesday. The rookie forward will make just his second start of the season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to reserve role Agbaji will come off the bench Saturday against the Knicks.

Impact Agbaji got the first start of his career Friday while Jordan Clarkson (illness) was out, but the rookie posted a quiet five points and one rebound in 19 minutes. With Clarkson available and starting Saturday, Agbaji will come off the bench.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in first start Agbaji totaled five points (2-3 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and one rebound in 19 minutes during Friday's 122-116 victory over the Raptors.

Impact The Jazz are not as deep following the trade deadline, as Mike Conley is now with Minnesota. On top of that, Jordan Clarkson sat out with an illness Friday which allowed Agbaji to earn the first start of his career. Agbaji should get plenty of chances down the stretch, but he's been a little underwhelming on the stat sheet lately, scoring in double digits just once in his last 10 games.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Making first NBA start Agbaji is in the starting lineup for Friday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Agbaji will replace Jordan Clarkson (illness) in the starting five Friday. The rookie forward will start for the first time in his NBA career.

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare night in double figures Agbaji supplied 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-5 3Pt) and two rebounds over 24 minutes during Friday's 115-108 loss to Atlanta.

Impact Agbaji continued his hot shooting from beyond the arc, as he's now drilled five of eight tries from deep over his last two contests. It was unusual to see the Kansas product finish the night in double figures after doing so only three times in his last 14 appearances heading into Friday's clash. The shot volume simply hasn't been there for Agbaji, who is averaging 3.8 field-goal attempts in 15 games since the turn of the calendar to 2023.

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Lands career-high 11 points Agbaji finished with 11 points (4-5 FG, 3-4 3Pt) and one rebound in 18 minutes during Thursday's 131-114 win over the Rockets.

Impact Agbaji popped for a career-high 11 points in the win, the start of what could be a stretch of noteworthy production. Head coach Will Hardy went on record earlier in the week, stating Agbaji would be featured in the rotation moving forward. While the 18 minutes did not mark a season-high, they were certainly encouraging. Agbaji is not a player to run and grab in standard formats, but those in deeper formats should at least monitor the situation.

JANUARY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slots into rotation Tuesday Agbaji played seven minutes off the bench in Tuesday's 117-115 loss to the Kings, finishing with zero points (0-2 FG, 0-2 3Pt) and a turnover.

Impact With Collin Sexton (hamstring) sidelined Tuesday, the Jazz opted to fill his spot in the rotation with two players, as Nickeil Alexander-Walker (15 minutes) and Agbaji both saw light run after not appearing in Utah's previous game Saturday against the Heat. Agbaji didn't produce during his limited time on the court. Still, head coach Will Hardy said afterward that he feels the Jazz need the rookie's physicality and athleticism on the second unit, per Tony Jones of The Athletic. With that in mind, expect Agbaji to stick in the rotation Thursday in Houston, though the rookie first-round pick isn't guaranteed to see a dramatic uptick in playing time.

JANUARY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to Jazz The Jazz recalled Agbaji from the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League on Friday.

Impact Agbaji has only appeared in nine games for the Jazz this season. However, the rookie guard hasn't played more than six minutes since Oct. 31. Agbaji could be in store for extended minutes with Collin Sexton (hamstring) out for at least a week.

DECEMBER 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Jazz The Jazz recalled Agbaji from the G League on Wednesday.

Impact Agbaji has appeared in six games for the Jazz this season, notching 3.3 points and 1.7 rebounds over 11.2 minutes per game. However, he's unlikely to see much run this time around with most of the roster healthy.

NOVEMBER 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz rookie Ochai Agbaji nears 10-point effort on G League assignment Agbaji neared a 10-point performance in his third game in the G League with the Salt Lake City Stars.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • USATODAY.COM

Scores seven points in 17 minutes Agbaji accumulated seven points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-5 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 18 minutes during Saturday's 124-123 win over the Grizzlies.

Impact Agbaji played meaningful minutes for the second straight game, although it did come with Mike Conley (rest) on the sideline. Based on what we saw prior to this, he could struggle to be an every-night part of the rotation, at least to begin the season.

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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