Walter Clayton Jr. News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Sitting out Wednesday Clayton (hamstring) is out for Wednesday's Summer League game against the Wizards, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Clayton won't play for a third consecutive contest due to hamstring soreness. With the Jazz also missing Ace Bailey (hip) on Wednesday, more usage should fall onto the shoulders of Isaiah Collier in the backcourt.

JULY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Monday Clayton (hamstring) is out for Monday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Clayton will miss a second straight game due to hamstring soreness, which he sustained in Friday's matchup against the Hornets. The Florida product can be considered day-to-day ahead of his next chance to return Wednesday against the Wizards.

JULY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Golden State Clayton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Warriors, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Clayton suffered a hamstring injury during Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte. He finished with 21 points, six rebounds, three assists and one block before being ruled out for the game. The next opportunity he'll have to get back on the floor will be Monday against the Spurs.

JULY 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz's next draft pick after Walter Clayton Jr. selection couldn't be clearer The Jazz have one more pick towards the end of the draft!

JULY 13, 2025 • THEJNOTES.COM

Early exit with hamstring injury Clayton has been ruled out for the remainder of Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact Clayton came up limping late in the fourth quarter of Friday's 111-105 loss to the Hornets and was quickly ruled out for the rest of the contest. He'll finish with 21 points (8-17 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 1-2 FT), six rebounds, three assists and one block over 27 minutes. His next chance to play will come Sunday against Golden State.

JULY 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida Reacts to Walter Clayton Jr. Announcement on Wednesday Walter Clayton Jr.

JULY 9, 2025 • SACBEE.COM

What we learned about the Jazz's young players in SLC Summer League From Ace Bailey and Walter Clayton Jr., to Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and more

JULY 9, 2025 • DESERET.COM

Walter Clayton Jr. Turns Heads With Latest NBA Summer League Explosion Walter Clayton Jr.

JULY 9, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Walter Clayton Jr. Had Strong Statement After Jazz Summer League Win The Utah Jazz took home a big win against the Oklahoma City Thunder to go 3-0 in the Salt Lake City Summer League.

JULY 9, 2025 • SI.COM

Paces Utah in Summer League win Clayton finished with 20 points (5-14 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four assists, one rebound, one steal and one block across 28 minutes in Tuesday's 86-82 Summer League win over the Thun...

Impact The No. 18 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, Clayton sank a game-high mark in three-pointers en route to a game-best 20 points. The 22-year-old point guard took on an increased role alongside Kyle Filipowski on Tuesday due to Ace Bailey (groin) and Brice Sensabaugh (knee) being sidelined. Through three Summer League appearances, Clayton has averaged 11.0 points, 5.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.0 blocks across 25.7 minutes per game.

JULY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz Coach Speaks Out on Benching Walter Clayton Jr. For Being 'Nonchalant' It was a tale of two halves for the Jazz rookie on Monday.

JULY 8, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Walter Clayton Jr. Turns Heads in NBA Summer Debut Clayton Jr.

JULY 6, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Jazz: 18th pick Walter Clayton Jr. signed to rookie contract ahead of summer league Walter Clayton Jr. led the Gators to their third national championship, averaging 18.3 points, 4.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals last...

JULY 3, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Walter Clayton Jr. Reacts to New Nickname After NBA Draft Walter Clayton gets candid about his new nickname after the NBA draft.

JUNE 30, 2025 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What the Jazz Trading Collin Sexton Means for Walter Clayton Jr. The Jazz traded Collin Sexton, clearing way for Walter Clayton Jr.

JUNE 30, 2025 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ace Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft

Utah was not believed to be one of Ace Bailey’s preferred destinations to start his NBA career

JUNE 29, 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

NBA Fans Have a Clear Favorite For Rookie of the Year and It's Not Cooper Flagg Following the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft, Walter Clayton Jr.

JUNE 29, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Drafted by Utah Clayton was selected by the Jazz with the No. 18 overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Impact The pick originally belonged to the Wizards, but Clayton will be traded to the Jazz in exchange for the No. 21 overall pick and multiple second-round picks, Shams Charania of ESPN reports. The guard was the leader of Florida's title-winning squad in 2024-25, averaging 18.3 points, 4.2 assists, 3.7 rebounds and 1.2 steals while shooting 44.8 percent from the field and 38.6 percent from three over 39 games. A consensus All-American, Clayton is a polished scorer capable of knocking down shots off the catch or the dribble. Though slightly undersized and older than many of his fellow prospects at 22, his fantastic collegiate career speaks for itself. In Utah, Clayton will join No. 5 pick Ace Bailey, whom the Jazz selected out of Rutgers earlier Wednesday.

JUNE 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Ace Bailey says he's 'blessed' to be with the Jazz after he fell to them at No. 5 in the NBA draft

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