George registered 17 points (3-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 9-11 FT), nine assists, eight rebounds, one steal and one block over 33 minutes during the Jazz's 118-96 loss to the Suns on Friday.
George went out Friday and put together a nice all-around game a day after the Jazz picked up his fourth-year option. He led Utah with nine dimes and finished second in both points and rebounds behind Lauri Markkanen (33 points) and Walker Kessler (13 rebounds), respectively, while living at the charity stripe with a game-high 11 free-throw attempts. George has started in each of the first five games of the regular season and is averaging 21.2 points, 9.2 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals over 34.2 minutes per game to start the year. However, he could be demoted to a bench role if Isaiah Collier (hamstring) is cleared to play against the Hornets on Sunday.
The Jazz exercised George's fourth-year team option Thursday.
George is now set to remain with the Jazz through the 2026-27 season. Over four outings this year, the combo guard is averaging 22.3 points, 9.3 assists, 2.8 rebounds and 1.0 steals per contest.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Career-best night at charity stripe
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George finished Wednesday's 136-134 loss to the Trail Blazers with 29 points (6-14 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 15-15 FT), two rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 32 minutes.
The third-year point guard has the best game of his career at the free-throw line, as the 15 attempts and makes were both personal bests. George has topped 25 points in back-to-back contests and has yet to dish fewer than eight assists in a game, averaging 22.3 points, 9.3 dimes, 2.8 boards, 1.5 threes and 1.0 steals on the young season, and there could be even better production on the way -- he's shooting just 22.2 percent (6-for-27) from three-point range, well below last season's 34.3 percent mark.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Thrives in overtime win
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George recorded 26 points (8-18 FG, 2-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), five rebounds, 10 assists and one steal over 43 minutes during Monday's 138-134 overtime victory over Phoenix.
George posted his second straight double-double, helping the Jazz improve to 2-1 on the season. He's been red hot to open his third NBA campaign, posting averages of 20.0 points, 9.7 assists, 3.0 rebounds, 1.0 steals and 1.3 three-pointers. He's shooting 18.2 percent from beyond the arc despite being above 33 percent for his career, so he's likely due for some positive regression on that front too.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: One assist shy of double-double
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George finished Wednesday's 129-108 victory over the Clippers with 16 points (6-12 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 3-4 FT), two rebounds, nine assists and two steals in 30 minutes.
George got the starting nod in the season opener with backcourt mate Isaiah Collier (hamstring) sidelined Wednesday. He appears to have a firm grip on the starting point guard role after finishing with a near double-double in a blowout win. George converted just one of his seven attempts from deep but made all six shots from inside the arc.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Paces scoring attack in victory
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George registered 20 points (7-11 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), one rebound, two assists, two steals and one block across 26 minutes during Thursday's 132-129 win over the Trail Blazers.
George needed only 11 attempts from the field to lead the Jazz in scoring, adding nine of his 20 points from beyond the arc. This was a much-improved showing for the 21-year-old, who had been held to nine points in 23 minutes during Monday's exhibition against the Mavericks. George will look to take yet another step forward during the 2025-26 campaign after averaging 16.8 points, 3.8 rebounds and 5.6 assists in 67 games a season ago.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Productive in loss
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George finished with 16 points (7-11 FG, 2-5 3Pt), nine assists and two rebounds in 28 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason loss to Houston.
The Jazz had several injuries to report Wednesday, including to point guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring). George started Wednesday's contest and was a bright spot on the team along with Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh. George's position battle with Collier will be a storyline to monitor during the preseason.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Produces solid totals from bench
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George finished Thursday's 121-110 loss to the Rockets with 17 points (5-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 7-7 FT), three rebounds and eight assists in 29 minutes.
George has handled increased work with aplomb during his second season with the Jazz. He's stepped into the first unit 32 times, and it appears he might be one trade away from taking over a starting role in the backcourt next season. His shot could use a bit more seasoning, but he hasn't been shy about heaving it up at the perimeter. He's averaging 7.4 three-point attempts per game with a conversion percentage of 34.6 percent.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Shines off the bench with 19 points
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George finished Friday's 121-99 loss to the Celtics with 19 points (7-16 FG, 5-9 3Pt), four rebounds and seven assists over 33 minutes.
George has been a bright spot during a disappointing season. He's followed up a promising freshman campaign with a productive sophomore campaign, averaging 16.9 points, 5.8 assists and 3.8 rebounds over 56 games. Given the backcourt depth George provides, the Jazz may elect to make some roster moves in the offseason that could make him an everyday starter next year.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Productive in return Monday
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George (foot/illness) finished with 16 points (4-7 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), two rebounds, two assists and two steals in 27 minutes during Monday's 111-97 loss to the Bulls.
George returned from a four-game absence due to a left foot contusion and an illness, leading the Jazz bench in scoring. The 21-year-old guard is now averaging 16.8 points, 5.8 assists, 3.8 rebounds and 2.6 three-pointers in 31.4 minutes per game over his 54 appearances, but he's shooting just 39.5 percent from the field and 34.3 percent from downtown.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Questionable for Monday
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George (foot/illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls.
George has missed four straight games, including the first half of Utah's current back-to-back set. Even if he's cleared to suit up, George would likely face some restrictions in his first outing in over a week.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Still out Friday
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George (foot) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Toronto.
George will miss his third consecutive contest due to a left foot contusion. His next chance to play will come Sunday against the Timberwolves. Johnny Juzang and Svi Mykhailiuk are candidates for a bump in minutes due to George being sidelined.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Out against Memphis
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George (foot) will not play Wednesday against Memphis.
No surprise here, as George was previously listed as doubtful. With George sidelined for a second straight contest, Collin Sexton is likely to shoulder a larger workload for the Jazz.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Won't play Monday
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George (foot) will not play Monday against the Celtics.
Monday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, so George will be held out to manage the soreness in his left foot after posting 25 points (7-20 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, three assists and three steals over 33 minutes off the bench during Sunday's 126-122 loss to the 76ers. With George sidelined, Collin Sexton is likely to shoulder a hefty workload in his return to action.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Productive off bench in loss
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George chipped in 18 points (4-14 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 9-13 FT), six rebounds, eight assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Friday's 118-109 loss to Toronto.
George was demoted to a bench role earlier this season in favor of Isaiah Collier, and that's not expected to change in the near future, especially since the Jazz continue to rest their starters on a regular basis. However, George has found a way to stay productive, and he's been playing regularly in recent weeks, which is something that can't be said about some of the other regular rotation members of the Jazz. The bench role isn't ideal for fantasy managers who trust George, but he's finding a way to get the job done. He's averaging 18.1 points, 4.5 rebounds, 6.0 assists and 0.5 steals per game off the bench in eight outings since the All-Star break.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Available against Toronto
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George has been cleared to play in Friday's game against the Raptors.
After missing Wednesday's loss to the Wizards due to an illness, George will be back in the lineup Friday for Utah. The talented 21-year-old guard is averaging 16.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 5.9 assists per game while shooting 39.7 percent from the floor and 34.9 percent from beyond the arc for the Jazz.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Ruled out Wednesday
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George (illness) is out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards.
The Jazz have several regular members of the rotation ruled out for Wednesday's contest, and George is the latest casualty, as an illness will keep the second-year floor general sidelined. Isaiah Collier will remain as the starting point guard, while Johnny Juzang, Brice Sensabaugh and Svi Mykhaliuk should also see extra minutes in the backcourt. George's next chance to play will come against the Raptors on Friday.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Explodes for 30 points off bench
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George contributed 30 points (10-17 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 5-10 FT), eight rebounds and six assists in 29 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 win over the Rockets.
George helped Utah keep things close by scoring 20 points in the first half of Saturday's contest. The second-year guard finished with 30 points, which was his highest output of the regular season since Nov. 4 when he scored 33 points against the Bulls. George has averaged 18.7 points, 6.8 assists and 4.6 rebounds over 31.6 minutes per game over his last 10 outings.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Pops for 20 off bench Friday
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George notched 20 points (7-12 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 1-3 FT), three rebounds, six assists and one steal over 31 minutes off the bench during Friday's 130-107 loss to the Thunder.
It's the fourth time in the last seven games that George has scored 20-plus points, and the second-year guard has adapted quickly to the second unit. He's scored in double digits in 12 straight contests, coming off the bench in all of them, and over that span, George has averaged 17.3 points, 6.3 assists, 4.1 boards and 2.3 threes while shooting a respectable 44.4 percent from the floor -- a big improvement on his 39.8 percent mark for the season.
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Jazz's Keyonte George: Leads Jazz with 23 points
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George closed Thursday's 138-113 loss to the Timberwolves with 23 points (7-7 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-8 FT), three assists, one rebound and one block over 27 minutes.
The second-year pro led Utah in scoring while coming off the bench in favor of Isaiah Collier for the fourth consecutive game. Despite the move to the second unit, George has still received significant playing time, and he has averaged 14.5 points, 5.3 assists and 3.5 rebounds across 30.8 minutes per contest in that four-game span.
