George closed Tuesday's 131-99 loss to the Lakers with nine points (3-11 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one steal over 21 minutes.
George has averaged 10.0 points, 7.7 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 28.5 minutes across his last six appearances since being inserted into the starting lineup. While the rookie guard is shooting just 30.2 percent from the field over that span, he has tallied at least one steal in each of his last four outings.
George finished with 15 points (4-9 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), seven assists, four rebounds and one steal in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 115-99 victory over the Trail Blazers.
George started a third consecutive game Tuesday and posted a double-digit scoring total for the second time this season. The 20-year-old has shined as a distributor since replacing Talen Horton-Tucker in the starting lineup, averaging 9.7 points, 9.0 assists and 3.0 rebounds in 29.0 minutes per game through his first three turns on the top unit.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Nine dimes in first NBA start
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George logged seven points (3-8 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and nine assists over 31 minutes during Wednesday's 134-118 loss to the Pacers.
Moved into the starting lineup for the first time Wednesday, George set a new personal best in assists and extended his career-opening streak of games with at least one three-pointer to nine. The 20-year-old rookie is still getting his feet wet as a pro, but the 16th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is already flashing an intriguing skill set from a fantasy perspective.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Starting against Indiana
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George is starting Wednesday's game against the Pacers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George has been cleared to suit up despite a foot issue Wednesday, and he'll make his first career start while Talen Horton-Tucker retreats to the bench. George has played at least 20 minutes in five of his last six appearances, averaging 7.2 points, 3.7 assists and 2.2 rebounds in 22.5 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Available Wednesday
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George (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
George was probable for Wednesday's matchup due to a sore left foot, but he'll be able to suit up against Indiana. He's averaging 7.4 points, 3.3 assists and 2.3 rebounds in 20.8 minutes per game this year.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Probable for Wednesday
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George (foot) is probable to play in Wednesday's game against Indiana, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
George is dealing with left foot soreness. He has appeared in all eight of Utah's contests thus far, averaging 7.6 points in 20.8 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Scores five points
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George amassed five points (2-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), two rebounds and four assists across 21 minutes during Monday's 130-113 loss to the Bulls.
George's role isn't what fantasy managers would like it to be, but with the Jazz sitting near the bottom of the Western Conference with a 2-6 record, it's possible that more minutes are on the horizon for the rookie. Through eight games, George is averaging 7.4 points, 3.3 assists, 2.3 rebounds and 1.3 three-pointers.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Drops five dimes off bench
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George tallied 10 points (3-7 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), five assists, two steals and one rebound in 22 minutes during Tuesday's 103-98 preseason loss to the Clippers.
George was one of Utah's three first-round picks in the 2023 NBA Draft. In Tuesday's preseason outing, the rookie guard showed his ability to be a primary ball-handler off the bench. However, George isn't expected to receive extended playing time to start the regular season.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Goes nuclear Saturday
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George registered 33 points (12-24 points, 6-15 3PT, 3-3 FT), 10 assists, two rebounds, a steal and a block in 34 minutes of Saturday's 105-99 win over the Clippers during Summer League.
George turned in a fantastic performance, pacing the Jazz in points and assists on his way to a 30-point double-double. The outing was a strong bounce-back outing after an ice-cold shooting day during Utah's first game in Las Vegas. The No. 16 overall pick has shown well so far in Summer League and could play himself into a key rotational role for the Jazz this season.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Puts up 15 points
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George contributed 15 points (2-11 FG, 1-8 3PT, 10-10 FT), six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one turnover across 28 minutes of Thursday's 98-83 Summer League win over the Grizzlies.
George played through a foot issue that he picked up Wednesday, so that could explain the poor shooting from the field. Regardless, George showed plenty of promise during the Salt Lake City Summer League, averaging 15.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 4.3 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.6 three-pointers in three appearances.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Exits early with foot injury
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George left Wednesday's 104-94 Summer League loss to the 76ers with a left foot injury, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. He finished with 14 points (5-10 FG, 3-5 3PT, 1-1 FT), four assists and three rebounds over 25 minutes.
George appeared to tweak his ankle late in Wednesday's game and briefly went to the locker room before returning to the bench and being ruled out with a foot injury. Prior to exiting, George racked up 14 points, all of which came in the first half. With Utah playing again Thursday, they could opt to play it safe with their first-round draft pick and give George the night off.
