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Out with knee sprain Abmas (knee) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against Portland, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Abmas is dealing with a left knee sprain and won't be able to get his final reps of Summer League play Friday. He's searching for an Exhibit 10 deal as an unrestricted free agent this offseason.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out with bruised rib Alexander (rib) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Portland, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Alexander was taken off the court on a stretcher in Monday's 80-63 win over the Bulls due to a left rib contusion, and Utah is taking a cautious approach in its Summer League finale. The two-way player has plenty of time to recuperate ahead of training camp in the fall.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Out with back spasms Bailey (back) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against Portland, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact The Jazz are giving Bailey Friday night off while he tends to right back spasms. Given the nature of the injury, the 2025 first-rounder should be fully recovered in time for training camp this fall.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Friday Kelley (calf) has been ruled out for Friday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Trail Blazers, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Kelley hasn't suited up since July 6 due to a right calf strain. It's unknown if the injury will impact his ability to find an NBA contract ahead of training camp this fall.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Peterson (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Portland, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Peterson is sitting out Utah's Summer League finale Friday. The rookie first-rounder is primed for a significant Opening Night role with the Jazz in 2026-27.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out with illness Williams is out for Friday's Summer League game against Portland with an illness, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Williams remains day-to-day due to an ailment. He should be a full participant for training camp in the fall.

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Paces Utah in SL loss Bates tallied 16 points (5-9 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and two rebounds over 21 minutes in Wednesday's Summer League loss to the Spurs.

Impact Bates paced his team in scoring, reaching double figures for the first time this Summer League. The Missouri product signed a two-way contract with the Jazz this offseason after appearing in 13 games for the Grand Rapids Gold of the G League during the 2025-26 campaign, averaging 19.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.6 steals in 33.2 minutes per contest.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Inefficient in SL loss Peterson ended with 15 points (4-16 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block over 29 minutes in Wednesday's 94-82 loss to the Spurs.

Impact After resting Monday, Peterson returned to action Wednesday but struggled to find his shot, finishing with his lowest scoring output of the summer. In his previous four appearances between the Salt Lake City and Las Vegas portions of the Summer League, the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft had scored at least 20 points in each contest. Peterson figures to play a significant role from the outset of the 2026-27 regular season.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Back in action Wednesday Mbeng (concussion) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Spurs.

Impact Mbeng exited Monday's game early and entered concussion protocol, but he has evidently cleared protocol and will return to action Wednesday. Through his first three Summer League appearances, the guard is averaging 5.0 points, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals in 12.2 minutes per contest.

JULY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sitting out Wednesday Alexander (ribs) is out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact No surprise here, as Alexander was diagnosed with a rib contusion back on Monday. His next chance to play comes Friday against Portland.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Bailey (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Spurs, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Bailey is nursing right back spasms in the aftermath of Sunday's Las Vegas Summer League loss to the Clippers. His next chance to play will come Friday against Portland.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with knee sprain Abmas has a left knee sprain and will not play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact It's possible the Jazz are just being cautious here. For now, Abmas can be considered questionable for Friday's game versus Portland.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out with calf strain Kelley (calf) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Spurs, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Kelley has yet to suit up since July 6 and has no timeline for a return due to a right calf strain. is next chance to play will come Friday against Portland.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Available to play Peterson (rest) is available to play in Wednesday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact After getting a maintenance day Monday, Peterson will be back in action. The rookie is averaging 22.3 points and 5.5 assists through four exhibitions.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Williams (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's Las Vegas Summer League game against the Spurs, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Williams is battling an illness and can be deemed day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Friday against Portland.

JULY 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Avoids serious injury Alexander has been diagnosed with a left rib contusion, Vanessa Richardson of Space City Home Network reports Tuesday.

Impact Alexander took a shot to the side in Monday's Las Vegas Summer League win over the Bulls and was taken off the court on a stretcher. However, he has seemingly avoided a serious injury and can be considered highly questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs. Even if he doesn't return in Las Vegas, it appears likely he'll be ready for the start of training camp.

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