Taylor Hendricks News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Moving back to bench Hendricks is not starting against the Warriors on Saturday.

Impact Hendricks is back on the bench due to the return of Kevin Love to the starting lineup. The third-year forward is averaging 5.8 points and 2.9 boards across 14.5 minutes per game when coming off the bench this season.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

🤝 FRIENDLY BOUNCE from distance for Taylor Hendricks

JANUARY 2 • YOUTUBE

Starting Tuesday Hendricks will start against the Celtics on Tuesday.

Impact The 22-year-old forward will get the starting nod for the first time since Nov. 5, pushing Svi Mykhailiuk to the bench. In three starts so far this season, Hendricks has averaged 5.3 points and 5.7 rebounds in 19.0 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pops for season-high 21 Hendricks finished with 21 points (7-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, one assist and three steals in 27 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 137-128 loss to the Grizzlies.

Impact The third-year forward saw his biggest workload of the season with both Lauri Markkanen (groin) and Jusuf Kurkic (rest) both missing from the Utah frontcourt, and Hendricks turned the opportunity into a new season scoring high. After losing his spot in the rotation in early November, Hendricks is fighting to regain it, and over his last six appearances he's averaging 11.2 points, 3.3 boards, 1.8 threes, 0.7 assists and 0.7 steals in just 19.5 minutes while shooting 68.8 percent from the floor and 61.1 percent (11-for-18) from beyond the arc.

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Career high for Taylor vs Grizzlies 🐻 | UTAH JAZZ

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Santi Aldama scores a career-high 37 points, with 7 3-pointers, to lead the Grizzlies past the Jazz

Santi Aldama made seven 3-pointers and scored a career-high 37 points to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 137-128 victory over the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Season of woe continues Hendricks contributed five points (2-4 FG, 1-2 3Pt) and two rebounds over 13 minutes during Monday's 135-112 loss to the Nuggets.

Impact Hendricks continues to play a minimal role, having exceeded 20 minutes only twice in the past 22 games. Seen as a decent late-round flier coming into the season, Hendricks quickly found himself on the waiver wire in just about every redraft format. Through 17 appearances, he has averaged just 5.4 points and 3.4 rebounds in 14.9 minutes per contest.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Markkanen ruled out for Utah's game against Lakers because of a groin injury

Utah Jazz leading scorer Lauri Markkanen won’t play against the Los Angeles Lakers due to a right groin strain

DECEMBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled to NBA Hendricks has been recalled from the G League back to the Utah Jazz on Monday.

Impact Hendricks has not had a consistent role within Utah's rotation, but he has shown flashes of potential, such as his 20-point performance Dec. 7 against Oklahoma City. In 13 games this season, Hendricks averages 5.1 points, 3.6 rebounds, 0.5 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.3 blocks across 14.6 minutes.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Back to G League Utah assigned Hendricks to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Monday.

Impact Hendricks made a strong impression during Sunday's loss to the Thunder, finishing with 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes off the bench. However, the Jazz are off until Friday, so Hendricks will join Walter Clayton and Cody Williams for what is likely to be a short stint in Salt Lake City.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Drops 20 off bench Sunday Hendricks closed with 20 points (6-10 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 25 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 131-101 loss to Oklahoma City.

Impact The third-year forward established a new season scoring high while tying his career high in made three-pointers, as he played 20-plus minutes for only the second time in 2025-26. Hendricks has had trouble staying healthy ever since being the ninth overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, but the Jazz still have incentive to see if he can carve out a consistent role in the rotation.

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Thunder improve to 23-1 with 15th straight victory, routing Jazz 131-101

Chet Holmgren and Jalen Williams each scored 25 points and the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder improved to 23-1 with their 15th straight victory, routing the Utah Jazz 131...

DECEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Recalled to NBA Utah recalled Hendricks from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.

Impact With Kevin Love resting and Jusuf Nurkic (ribs) questionable, Hendricks could have a chance to work his way back into Utah's rotation Thursday against the Nets.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Sent to G League The Jazz transferred Hendricks to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Tuesday.

Impact The move offers Hendricks an opportunity to handle a much larger role than he has in Utah. He's averaged just 14.3 minutes per game over 11 contests for the Jazz.

DECEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Knicks linked to former Jazz lottery pick as potential trade target | Sporting News Taylor Hendricks could be on the Knicks’ radar.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Assigned to G League The Jazz assigned Hendricks to the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Saturday.

Impact Hendricks played eight minutes off the bench during the Jazz's 144-112 loss to the Thunder on Friday, finishing with one point (0-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal. He'll head to the G League for the first time this season and will be available for the City Stars' clash against the Stockton Kings on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Tuesday Hendricks (hamstring) is available for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Hendricks will shed his questionable tag due to a right hamstring strain and return from a four-game absence. Over his last five outings (three starts), the forward has averaged 4.0 points and 3.8 rebounds in 15.8 minutes per contest.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time decision Tuesday Hendricks (hamstring) is questionable for Tuesday's game against the Lakers, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Hendricks has remained sidelined for Utah's last four matchups while nursing a strained right hamstring. He'll presumably be evaluated further during morning shootaround before a decision on his status for Tuesday is decided.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah plays Los Angeles after Markkanen's 47-point game

Utah plays the Los Angeles Lakers after Lauri Markkanen scored 47 points in the Jazz's 150-147 overtime victory against the Chicago Bulls

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Hendricks (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Hendricks will miss his fourth straight game due to what the team is now calling a strained right hamstring. With the 21-year-old forward sidelined, Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates for a bump in minutes. Hendricks' next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Lakers.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah hosts Chicago after Markkanen's 40-point game

Utah hosts the Chicago Bulls after Lauri Markkanen scored 40 points in the Utah Jazz's 132-122 loss to the Atlanta Hawks

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Hawks play the Jazz, look for 4th straight victory

Atlanta comes into a matchup against Utah as winners of three games in a row

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • Associated Press

Still sidelined Hendricks (hamstring) won't play in Thursday's game against the Hawks.

Impact Hendricks won't play for a third consecutive contest due to right hamstring soreness. His absence could mean more opportunities for Cody Williams and Kevin Love. Hendricks' next chance to play will come Sunday against Chicago.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Tuesday Hendricks (hamstring) Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City Tuesday against the Pacers.

Impact Hendricks will miss his second straight game Tuesday after also sitting out Monday against Minnesota. His injury is described as soreness, so presumably, he's day-to-day. Kyle Filipowski will likely see increased run Tuesday, but he's been struggling to find his rhythm.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah takes on Indiana, looks to halt 3-game slide

Utah looks to stop its three-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Indiana

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

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