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Ravens legend Ed Reed has become an unexpected blueprint for a future NBA star Utah Jazz rookie Darryn Peterson is watching film on Baltimore Ravens legend Ed Reed, and it's clear how learning from Reed could help Peter...

JULY 8 • EBONYBIRD.COM

Will Hardy already proving to be the perfect coach for Darryn Peterson Utah Jazz head coach Will Hardy is already holding Darryn Peterson accountable. It's proving why he's the perfect coach for him.

JULY 8 • THEJNOTES.COM

One Jazz Offseason Move We Loved Most (And One We Still Don't Understand) The Utah Jazz have one underrated— but great— offseason move worth highlighting. Another move didn't make quite as much sense.

JULY 8 • SI.COM

Scores 15 points in win Cleveland recorded 15 points (5-9 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and three steals in 25 minutes of Wednesday's 103-69 Summer League win over the Jazz.

Impact Cleveland is coming off a standout campaign in the G League. Across 21 appearances between the Salt Lake City Stars and Texas Legends, Cleveland averaged 16.3 points, 6.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 0.9 steals.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points in win Dixon recorded 11 points (4-11 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 26 minutes of Tuesday's 103-69 Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact Dixon, who is currently a free agent, was a key player for the Memphis Hustle in 2025-26. Across 17 games, he averaged 21.6 points, 5.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists in 35.1 minutes per contest.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz's Keyonte George Shares First Impressions of Darryn Peterson The Utah Jazz guard weighs in on his new teammate in the backcourt.

JULY 8 • SI.COM

2026 Salt Lake City Summer League: Jazz beat Thunder to close out SLC Summer League The Jazz dominated in the paint Tuesday night as they beat the Thunder 103-69 to close out the Salt Lake City Summer League 3-0.

JULY 8 • NBA.COM

Doesn't play Tuesday Kelley (calf) didn't play in Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact After leaving Monday's game due to a right calf strain, Kelley was held out of Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League finale. The big man's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Wizards, though it's possible the injury keeps him sidelined for the start of the Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Doesn't appear in Tuesday's win Bates (foot) didn't play in Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact Bates didn't see any action in the Salt Lake City Summer League finale while managing left foot soreness. With the action shifting to the Las Vegas Summer League, the Missouri product's next chance to play will come Thursday against the Wizards.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 15 points in SL win Abmas registered 15 points (6-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt), six assists and one steal across 21 minutes in Tuesday's 103-69 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Thunder.

Impact Abmas was one of six Jazz players to score in double figures, knocking down three triples as part of a solid performance in the blowout win. The guard has been a productive contributor for the Salt Lake City Stars in the G League over the past two seasons and will look to build on Tuesday's performance as the action shifts to the Las Vegas Summer League, with Utah's next game coming Thursday against the Wizards.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Tuesday Williams (rest) won't play in Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Thunder, Travis Green of ABC4 Utah reports.

Impact Williams will get the night off in the second leg of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come in the Jazz's Las Vegas Summer League opener against the Wizards on Thursday.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Tuesday Bailey (back/rest) has been ruled out for Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer game against the Thunder, Travis Green of ABC4 Utah reports.

Impact Bailey was held out of Monday's contest due to back spasms and will remain sidelined Tuesday as the Jazz opt to rest some of their top young players. His next chance to play will come Thursday against the Wizards in the Las Vegas Summer League.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Resting Tuesday Peterson (rest) won't play in Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Thunder, Travis Green of ABC4 Utah reports.

Impact Peterson won't suit up in the second leg of this back-to-back set after dropping a 25-point, 12-assist double-double in Monday's win over Memphis. His next opportunity to play will come against the Wizards on Thursday in the Jazz's Las Vegas Summer League opener.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

How Free Agency Changed the Utah Jazz's Playoff Outlook Did the Utah Jazz's playoff chances get better or worse after the dust has settled from free agency?

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Lands two-way pact Alexander signed a two-way contract with the Jazz on Tuesday.

Impact Alexander is set to play a third straight season on a two-way pact and will likely spend most of his time with Utah's G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. The 23-year-old guard appeared in nine regular-season games for the Pelicans last season, averaging 5.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists in 12.3 minutes per tilt.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Recovered from hip injury Markkanen (hip) amassed 23 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in Finland's 85-77 win over Hungary on Friday.

Impact Markkanen was out for the roughly final two months of the NBA regular season with a hip injury, but he looks to be entering the new year with a clean bill of health following a FIBA appearance. The star forward was excellent was healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes across 42 games in 2025-26.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Darryn Peterson-Cameron Boozer showdown proves Jazz could do no wrong at draft There's a solid chance that Cameron Boozer will wind up a future Hall of Famer with dozens of accolades to his name, including All-Rookie, A...

JULY 7 • THEJNOTES.COM

New Update Drops on Ace Bailey's Injury Status for Jazz Summer League Ace Bailey got banged up in his first summer league game of the year––but he might be back in the lineup soon.

JULY 7 • SI.COM

Darryn Peterson, Cam Boozer deliver in head-to-head NBA Summer League game No. 2 pick Darryn Peterson, and No. 3 pick Cameron Boozer faced off as the Jazz played the Grizzlies in an NBA Summer League game in Salt La...

JULY 7 • USATODAY.COM

2026 Salt Lake City Summer League: Peterson, Boozer face off | NBA.com Darryn Peterson gets the best of a Summer League matchup with Cameron Boozer on Monday as the Jazz defeat the Grizzlies.

JULY 7 • NBA.COM

Strikes for 18 points in SL win Williams closed with 18 points (7-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), eight rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 30 minutes in Monday's 109-100 Salt Lake City Summer League wi...

Impact Williams delivered an efficient outing in this one and finished as Utah's second-leading scorer behind Darryn Peterson (25 points). Williams also led all players in rebounds and has grabbed at least five boards in both of his appearances in Salt Lake City so far this summer. He took a significant step forward in his second NBA season, though playing time could be more difficult to come by in 2026-27.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Impresses in SL win Peterson posted 25 points (8-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 12 assists, two rebounds and two steals across 28 minutes in Monday's 109-100 Salt Lake City Summer League win over the Grizzl...

Impact Peterson stuffed the stat sheet in this one, dropping a game-high 25 points after scoring 28 in his first appearance in Salt Lake City. The second overall pick in this year's draft also showcased his playmaking ability, pacing all players with 12 assists after dishing out just two dimes in his previous outing. Additionally, the rookie guard has now generated two combined steals-plus-blocks in back-to-back games.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return Monday Kelley won't return to Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Grizzlies due to a right calf strain. He'll finish with zero points (0-1 FG) and three rebounds across...

Impact Kelley started at center and logged just under 10 minutes before exiting the contest with the calf injury in the third quarter. His final opportunity to play in Salt Lake City this summer will come Tuesday against the Thunder.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Bates (foot) has been ruled out for Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Chandler Holt of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Bates, who is signed to a two-way pact with Utah, will miss a second consecutive Summer League contest due to left foot soreness. His next chance to play will come Tuesday against the Thunder.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Monday Bailey (back) won't play in Monday's Salt Lake City Summer League game against the Grizzlies, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Bailey is dealing with back spasms and won't play in the front end of this back-to-back set. His next opportunity to play will come Tuesday against the Thunder.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

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