Hendricks recorded 14 points (5-8 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds and one assist across 25 minutes during Sunday's 126-103 loss to the Hornets.
Hendricks replaced Kyle Filipowski in the starting lineup Sunday and put together his best game of the campaign with multiple season-high marks. The Jazz need a spark with three straight losses, and Hendricks made a strong case Sunday to remain heavily involved in the rotation. He's trending up as a potential waiver-wire add.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Team option exercised
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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.
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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: 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: 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."
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Struggles with shot Saturday
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Hendricks finished with 13 points (4-13 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, an assist and a block across 26 minutes in Saturday's 126-120 preseason loss to the Spurs.
Hendricks had a rough showing from the field, but he still ended as one of three Jazz starters who scored in double digits in this loss Saturday. Hendricks is penciled in to start the season as Utah's starting power forward after a 2023-24 rookie year in which he averaged 7.3 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.8 blocks per contest across 40 regular-season appearances.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Good to go
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Hendricks (personal) will be a full participant in training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hendricks missed Utah's final Summer League game to tend to a personal matter, so his status for camp wasn't in any real doubt. Coach Will Hardy spoke highly of Hendricks during Media Day, and noted that the forward put on 21 pounds during the offseason.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Flirts with double-double
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Hendricks recorded 20 points (9-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, a steal and a block across 29 minutes of Wednesday's 86-76 win over the Raptors in Summer League.
Hendricks paced the Jazz in points and rebounds Wednesday, falling just one rebound shy of a double-double. The second-year forward had combined to score 11 points in his first two Summer League games in Las Vegas, so Wednesday's outburst was a much-needed bounce-back game. Hendricks started in 23 of his 40 appearances as a rookie and is slated to open the season as Utah's starting power forward.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Puts up 18 points in loss
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Hendricks chipped in 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 129-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Hendricks has proven valuable amid Lauri Markkanen's (shoulder) absence, and he put together his second consecutive 18-point outing in the loss to Cleveland. Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh were encouraging first-round hauls in the 2023 draft, and both players are reaping dividends as they take on increased roles at the end of the season.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Out at least one week
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The Jazz announced Tuesday that Hendricks has been ruled out for at least one week after an MRI confirmed a ligament sprain in his left big toe, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hendricks suffered a left big toe injury against Washington on Monday and is slated for an extended absence. In his absence, Brice Sensabaugh and Luka Samanic are candidates to receive increased playing time. Hendricks will likely be evaluated ahead of a March 15 game versus Atlanta.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Flirts with double-double
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Hendricks ended with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 115-107 loss to the Magic.
Hendricks has drawn four straight starts, averaging 9.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game during that stretch. The rookie's defensive production could be better, but he's been efficient from the field and displayed a competent three-point shot, draining multiple triples in back-to-back games.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Returns to NBA
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Utah recalled Hendricks from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.
Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh were both elevated Wednesday morning and will presumably practice with the Jazz, who don't play until Thursday in Phoenix. Hendricks hasn't appeared in an NBA game since Jan. 12.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Back to NBA
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The Jazz recalled Hendricks from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Friday.
Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh continue to bounce back and forth between the NBA and G League. Hendricks has appeared in just two of Utah's last eight games, totaling five minutes of action.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Called up to NBA
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The Jazz recalled Hendricks from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hendricks will be available for Wednesday's game versus the Nuggets. The rookie forward is averaging 5.3 points and 2.5 rebounds in 15.9 minutes across 11 NBA appearances this season.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Returning to G League
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The Jazz assigned Hendricks to the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League on Wednesday.
Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh will both head to the G League in order to aid in their development. Hendricks hasn't seen any NBA action since logging two minutes on opening night.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Assigned to G League
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The Jazz assigned Hendricks to the Salt Lake City Stars on Saturday, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Hendricks has played just two minutes across Utah's first two games. Despite being selected ninth overall in the 2023 NBA Draft, it appears Utah wants to send Hendricks down to the G League to aid in his development.
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Jazz's Taylor Hendricks: Remains out Friday
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Hendricks (hamstring) won't play in Friday's Summer League game against the Suns, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Hendricks has yet to make his Summer League debut but is reportedly making progress in his recovery from a right hamstring strain. The rookie forward will likely be a primary bench contributor in the Jazz's frontcourt in 2023-24.
