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

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.

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

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.

Peterson (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Portland, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.

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

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

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

Clifford (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

Clifford is getting Friday night off for the Las Vegas Summer League finale. With DeMar DeRozan (hamstring) out of the picture ahead of 2026-27, Clifford could be looking at an expanded role with the Kings next season.

Raynaud (rest) is out for Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte, per Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140.

Raynaud is sitting out the Las Vegas Summer League finale Friday. The 2025 second-rounder is set to compete with Dylan Cardwell for backup center minutes behind Domantas Sabonis (knee) during training camp in the fall.

Cardwell will sit out Friday's Summer League game against Charlotte with left thumb soreness, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

This sounds like a precautionary move for the Kings. Through six Summer League outings, Cardwell posted averages of 7.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, 2.3 assists, 1.5 steals and 2.8 blocks.

Acuff will be rested for Friday's Summer League game against the Hornets, Brenden Nunes of KHTK Sactown Sports 1140 reports.

Acuff will be rested for a second straight exhibition. The rookie made five appearances during Summer League play, posting averages of 19.2 points, 4.6 assists and 1.6 rebounds.

Hansen finished with 13 points (6-11 FG, 1-4 3Pt), five rebounds, three assists, one steal and four blocks across 26 minutes in Thursday's 108-101 Summer League victory over the Nuggets.

Hansen didn't have his most productive offensive showing Thursday, but he certainly got after it on the defensive end by finishing the evening with four blocks. The 21-year-old appeared in 43 regular-season games for the Trail Blazers in 2025-26, averaging 2.2 points and 1.5 rebounds over 7.0 minutes. Although Hansen's development is still a work in progress, it's reasonable to assume he will continue to improve throughout the 2026-27 campaign, especially if he gets more playing time.

Hopkins finished with 18 points (6-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Thursday's 108-101 Summer League loss to Portland.

Hopkins shot the basketball with efficiency Thursday and tied Trevon Brazile for the team lead in rebounds. Hopkins has provided solid production for the Nuggets of late, scoring in double figures while racking up seven or more boards in each of his last three Summer League appearances.