The Jazz exercised Hendricks' fourth-year team option Thursday.
Hendricks is now set to stay with the Jazz for the 2026-27 campaign. The forward is a significant part of the team's future, though he's not yet eclipsed 19 minutes over his first four games this year.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Goes scoreless in victory
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Hendricks chipped in zero points (0-4 FG, 0-1 3Pt), six rebounds and one steal in 19 minutes during Monday's 138-134 overtime victory over the Suns.
Hendricks was a no-show in the win, continuing what has been an underwhelming start to the season. He has now scored a total of just 15 points across three games, adding three combined steals and blocks. Seen as a viable late-round flyer in many leagues, Hendricks has been largely disappointing. Managers are well within their rights to part ways with him, given the apparent lack of playing time.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Plays well off bench
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Hendricks amassed 13 points (4-6 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds, one block and one steal in 19 minutes during Wednesday's 129-108 win over the Clippers.
Hendricks came off the bench Wednesday after showing some positive moments with the starting group during the preseason. Hendricks offers some serious upside on the defensive end and is an improving three-point shooter, and that gives him a high ceiling in category leagues. With this being a rebuilding season in Utah, it's easy to imagine Hendricks' role growing as the season progresses.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Shifting to bench
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Hendricks isn't in the starting lineup for Thursday's preseason game against the Trail Blazers.
Hendricks isn't listed in the starting five for the first time this preseason, as the team has evidently seen all they needed to see out of the UCF product with the first unit. He tallied 14 points, five rebounds, three assists and one steal in Monday's exhibition against the Mavericks.
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Impressive preseason continues
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Hendricks delivered 14 points (6-12 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, three assists and a steal in 28 minutes during Monday's 114-101 preseason loss to the Mavericks.
The third-year forward has started all three of Utah's games this preseason, scoring at least 14 points in each while going 5-for-16 from beyond the arc and chipping in 14 boards, seven assists and three steals. The Jazz went with plenty of length in the starting five Monday, as Hendricks, rookie Ace Bailey (knee) and Lauri Markkanen lined up between point guard Keyonte George and center Jusuf Nurkic, but whether that's the look coach Will Hardy uses Opening Night against the Clippers on Oct. 22 could depend on Bailey's health.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Another strong showing
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Hendricks finished with 15 points (4-11 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 7-7 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 34 minutes of Friday's 134-130 preseason loss to the Spurs.
Hendricks made his second straight start after putting 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3PT, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 27 minutes of Wednesday's preseason opener. The Jazz haven't had their full lineup yet with guys like Walker Kessler, Kyle Fillipowski and Lauri Markkanen out with various injuries and maintenance, but Hendricks is showing some serious promise so far. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is gaining some steam in the eyes of prospective fantasy managers in a frontcourt rotation that could be wide open.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Fares well as starter
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Hendricks produced 15 points (5-9 FG, 4-8 3PT, 1-4 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 27 minutes of Wednesday's 140-127 preseason loss to Houston.
Hendricks was limited to three regular-season appearances last year before suffering a broken leg and dislocated ankle. He had a clean bill of health heading into training camp, however, and he looks ready to hit the ground running. He started Wednesday's game and had no restrictions, and he was able to showcase his two-way versatility. The No. 9 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is likely to catch the eyes of some prospective fantasy managers after this performance.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Healthy for training camp
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Hendricks (lower leg) is healthy and a full-go for training camp, KSL Sports reports.
Hendricks' rehab went as planned, and he should be ready to rejoin Utah's rotation for his third season. Hendricks was limited to three appearances last year before suffering a broken leg and dislocated ankle. In his 43 games as a pro, the 2023 No. 9 overall pick has averaged 7.1 points, 4.7 rebounds and 0.8 blocks in 21.7 minutes. Hendricks has shown off intriguing 3-and-D potential, but minutes won't be easy to come by in a frontcourt group that also includes Lauri Markkanen, Ace Bailey, Kyle Filipowski and Walker Kessler.
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Undergoes surgery Wednesday
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Hendricks underwent surgery on his broken right leg and dislocated ankle Wednesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hendricks' operation was done at the University of Utah's Orthopedic Center, and it appears to have gone smoothly. The 20-year-old is a candidate to return to action at some point during the 2025-26 season. Coach Will Hardy reinforced Hendricks' future with the organization last week, expressing that the injury "doesn't take away anything he's done to this point. He's developed as a player and as a young man...this is far from over for him."
Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Will undergo season-ending surgery
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Hendricks will undergo surgery to repair the fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle on his right leg, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Hendricks' surgery date will be determined within the next 24-to-48 hours, and this procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the season. The second-year forward started Utah's first three games and led the team in steals per game (1.7), but he will spend the rest of the season in recovery.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Likely done for season
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Hendricks is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle in Monday's 110-102 loss to the Mavericks, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Jazz head coach Will Hardy acknowledged after the game that Hendricks is without an official timeline for a return, but if further tests Tuesday confirm the original diagnosis or reveal additional damage, the second-year forward will be headed for season-ending surgery. Hendricks suffered the injuries with 5:59 remaining in the third quarter, when he fell to the floor on a non-contact play and was stretchered to the locker room. Kyle Filipowski came off the bench to replace Hendricks, and the Jazz could turn to a committee of Filipowski, John Collins, Drew Eubanks (illness) and Brice Sensabaugh to replace Hendricks' vacated minutes in the frontcourt. Hendricks started in each of the Jazz's first three games and averaged 4.7 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.7 steals, 1.3 blocks, 1.0 three-pointers and 0.7 assists in 25.0 minutes while shooting 22.2 percent from the field.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Suffers serious injury Monday
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Hendricks is without a timeline for a return after he was confirmed to have suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle in Monday's 110-102 loss to the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hendricks was stretched off the floor midway through the third quarter after he appeared to suffer the injury on a non-contact play. The club is expected to update the 20-year-old's status in the coming days, though given the nature of his injury, the second-year forward could be at risk of missing the rest of the season. For whatever length of time Hendricks is out, Brice Sensabaugh, Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowski, John Collins and Drew Eubanks (illness) could be candidates to pick up more run at either frontcourt spot.
Hendricks was taken out of Monday's game against the Mavericks on a stretcher due to a right ankle injury and will not return, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
Hendricks sustained what appeared to be a serious injury as the game was stopped for several minutes while he was carried off the floor via stretcher. The 20-year-old posted two points (0-5 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 21 minutes. If Hendricks misses an extended period of time, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski are both candidates for more minutes.
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