Jazz's Keyonte George: Trending in right direction
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George totaled 25 points (8-14 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, six assists and four steals in 34 minutes during Sunday's 141-97 loss to the Kings.
George notched his best scoring output since Nov. 26, when he posted 26 points in a loss to the Spurs. This was his fourth game with more than 20 points, so the second-year guard needs to find more consistency as a scorer amid a rough stretch for the Jazz. He seems to be trending in the right direction, though, as he's averaging 18.0 points per game while shooting 51.0 percent from the floor in his four outings this month.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Struggles with three-point shot
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George provided 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-9 3Pt), four rebounds and five assists over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 133-106 loss to the Thunder.
George posted a decent stat line across the board, especially considering the 27-point blowout loss. However, the second-year floor general continues to struggle with his shooting percentages. He's making just 38.2 percent of his shots from the field and 32.9 percent from deep, and both figures represent a decrease compared to the numbers he posted as a rookie. George is also averaging 3.4 turnovers per game, a sizable uptick after he committed 2.5 per game as a rookie. The counting stats are on the rise, but his efficiency is trending in the wrong direction.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Logs 18 points in defeat
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George recorded 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt), one rebound and six assists across 29 minutes during Tuesday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers.
George had success beyond the arc in the win, upping his three-point conversion rate to 32.7 percent. George is shooting only 36.6 percent from the floor over 13 games, a category that needs significant improvement. Despite the slump, he's still averaging 14.9 points per game while dishing out an average of 5.5 assists.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Efficient line in defeat
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George notched 19 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Kings.
George is beginning to trend back up after a slow game against Phoenix earlier in the week. George's 19 points marked his second-highest point total of the season. His season-high 33-point performance against Chicago has proven to be an outlier, as the rest of his results hover in the 10-15 point range.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Good to go against Phoenix
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George (foot) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Suns.
George will return to action Tuesday after missing Utah's previous contest with a left foot sprain. George should reclaim his starting spot from Isaiah Collier.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Upgraded to probable
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George (foot) has been upgraded to probable versus the Suns on Tuesday.
George missed his first game of the season in Saturday's win over the Spurs with a left hind foot sprain, but he was able to practice Monday and appears set to return to the lineup Tuesday. With George expected back, Isaiah Collier is likely to shift back to the bench.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Game-time call vs. Suns
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George (foot) is officially questionable for Tuesday's game against Phoenix.
George was spotted participating in Monday's practice, but his status for Tuesday's game remains up in the air. The team could have a better idea of his availability after he goes through morning shootaround.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Practicing Monday
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George (foot) practiced Monday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George missed his first game of the season Saturday due to left foot soreness, but his participation in Monday's practice is a good sign for his availability moving forward. His official status for Tuesday's game against Phoenix should be released Monday night.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Comes close to double-double
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George ended Saturday's 129-103 loss to the Nuggets with 16 points (6-14 FG, 4-11 3Pt), two rebounds and eight assists in 32 minutes.
George finished just two assists away from a double-double, but more importantly, he committed just two turnovers after losing the ball seven times in the 106-88 loss to the Spurs on Thursday. George has struggled with his shot in the opening stages of the season, and despite averaging 13.7 points with 6.5 assists per tilt, he's making just 30.3 percent of his field goals.
George recorded 15 points (5-14 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), four rebounds and five assists in 30 minutes during Thursday's 106-88 loss to the Spurs.
George has started every game this season, but his shooting has left a lot to be desired. He made matters worse during Thursday's game with seven turnovers. Putting Collin Sexton in the first unit on a more consistent basis could be a reasonable short-term solution for the Jazz, allowing George to work out the kinks with the second unit.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Shooting woes continue
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George posted 10 points (3-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds and 11 assists in 30 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 loss to the Kings.
George delivered his first double-double of the season, but he also posted his worst scoring mark of the campaign, and the shooting woes are simply too glaring to ignore. Through four games, the second-year guard is shooting just 26.2 percent from the field and 22.6 percent from deep. That's not going to cut it, especially considering how much he has the ball in his hands. Fantasy managers should trust George to turn things around, but his lack of efficiency limits his upside.
George recorded 12 points (3-18 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-9 FT), two rebounds and seven assists across 31 minutes during Wednesday's 126-124 loss to the Grizzlies.
George had a rough performance from a shooting perspective in this season opener. However, the second-year guard should have all the opportunities in the world to shake off the rust as the season progresses. George will remain the Jazz's starting point guard and should see enough minutes to be a consistent performer regularly for a rebuilding Utah team.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Gets start in return
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George (knee/rest) will start in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Kings, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
George was absent for Saturday's game against the Spurs after tweaking his knee Thursday versus the Mavericks. However, the 20-year-old is back and will likely be fully ready for Opening Night against the Grizzlies next Wednesday.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Won't return Thursday
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George has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's preseason game against the Mavericks due to a mild left knee sprain, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. George finished with 14 points (5-10 FG, 4-5 3Pt), three rebounds and one steal in 17 minutes.
George put together a strong stat line before slipping on the court in the third quarter and exiting the game. He'll be shut down for the rest of the matchup and the team will likely hold him out of Saturday's exhibition in San Antonio to ensure he heads into the regular season at full strength.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Efficient in preseason win
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George notched 12 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-4 FT) and five assists across 23 minutes in Friday's 116-87 preseason win over the Breakers.
George was one of three starters who surpassed the 20-minute mark in the preseason opener and looked sharp, missing just two shots from the field and getting his teammates involved early and often. George will open his second season in The Association as the Jazz's starting point guard and as one of the team's go-to players on offense alongside Lauri Markkanen.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Another 30-point outing
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George generated 31 points (9-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-12 FT), five assists and two rebounds across 31 minutes in Wednesday's 93-85 win over the 76ers in Salt Lake City Summer League.
George has scored at least 30 points in both Summer League games he's played in Salt Lake, but he needed only 15 shots to reach the milestone Wednesday after going 5-for-21 from the field in Utah's Summer League opener. George has totaled nine assists over his two appearances.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Sitting out Tuesday
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George (rest) will not play in the Jazz's Salt Lake City Summer League matchup versus the Thunder on Tuesday, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
George scored a game-high 30 points in the club's Summer League opener against the Grizzlies. However, he will sit Tuesday as the Jazz take a look at their crowded rookie class of Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski. George was a key contributor in 2023-24, during which he averaged 13.0 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds across 27.0 minutes in 75 regular-season games. The 20-year-old's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday versus the 76ers.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Finishes season on high note
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George provided 21 points (8-11 FG, 5-6 3Pt, 0-1 FT), one rebound and four assists over 20 minutes during Sunday's 123-116 loss to Golden State.
George finished the campaign on a strong note after registering 20 or more points in three of his last five appearances. Despite sharing backcourt duties with Jordan Clarkson (back) and Collin Sexton (illness), George took over the starting point guard role on Feb. 12 after the deadline and thrived, emerging as a viable long-term piece in Utah's rebuilding process. He finishes the season with averages of 13.0 points, 4.4 assists and 2.8 rebounds per game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Leads starters in scoring in win
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George ended with 14 points (5-15 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-3 FT), one rebound and two assists over 28 minutes during Friday's 110-109 victory over the Clippers.
George led all Jazz starters in scoring while ending as one of six players with a double-digit point total to boost Utah offensively in a close victory. George has provided the Jazz with a nice offensive lift as of late, tallying 14 or more points in three of his last four outings. In those four contests, he has connected on at least two threes in every game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Posts 25 points in defeat
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George contributed 25 points (8-16 FG, 4-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), two rebounds and one assist across 34 minutes during Sunday's 118-110 loss to Golden State.
George bounced back after a poor shooting night Friday against the Clippers. The 2023 first-round pick shot 50 percent from the floor and drilled four three-pointers, marking his highest total beyond the arc since drilling five threes against the Celtics on March 12. With Jordan Clarkson (back) sidelined, George should see plenty of playing time in the backcourt as the season draws to a close.