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Jaxson Hayes

UTA Center-Forward #11

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Jaxson Hayes recorded 11 points (4-of-5 FGs, 3-of-4 FTs) and two rebounds in Monday’s exhibition against the Spurs.

With Jusuf Nurkić (toe) out for at least four weeks, Hayes is likely to be Utah’s starting center come Opening Night. He didn’t offer much rebounding value on Monday, and over his career, Hayes averages 5.8 rebounds per game when he starts. Fantasy managers shouldn’t expect much from him as a starter, but Hayes’s biggest value will be letting Jaren Jackson Jr. stay at power forward.
Jaren Jackson

UTA Forward-Center #20

Jaren Jackson Jr. tallied 13 points (6-of-8 FGs), three rebounds, two assists, one steal, one block and one three-pointer in Monday’s exhibition against the Spurs.

Jackson was whistled for five fouls during the first half, but his defensive aggression was likely influenced by the expectation that he’d be done at halftime. Jackson recorded a complete stat line in his 18 minutes, and he should be a highly valuable frontcourt player in category leagues this season. The key will be to stay healthy, as injuries limited Jackson to 48 games in 2025-26.
Darryn Peterson

UTA Guard

Darryn Peterson finished Monday’s exhibition against the Spurs with 14 points (5-of-10 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, five assists, one steal and one three-pointer.

Peterson was the lone Jazz starter to see any action after halftime, logging nine minutes in the third quarter. The Jazz inserted Isaiah Collier (11 points, three rebounds, six assists, five steals, and one three-pointer) to start the second half, suggesting they currently view Peterson solely as a two-guard. His taking that role when he’s on the floor with Keyonte George isn’t a surprise, but Peterson may not get many point guard minutes when Utah’s PG1 sits.
Kyle Filipowski

UTA Center #2

Kyle Filipowski (back) is progressing in his recovery from offseason back surgery but has not been cleared to resume on-court work.

Filipowski, who appeared in 77 games last season, missed the final two contests due to a back injury. Ultimately, the 6-foot-11 big man had to undergo surgery to address a herniated disc. According to Jazz head coach Will Hardy, while Filipowski is progressing in his recovery, he has not reached the point where he can resume on-court activities. There’s no concrete timeline, with Hardy simply saying that the Jazz hope to get Filipowski back “soon.” With Jusuf Nurkic (foot) out for at least four weeks, Jaxson Hayes is the most likely replacement at center if Utah sticks with a traditional post player.
Jusuf Nurkić

UTA Center #30

NBA insider Chris Haynes reports that Jusuf Nurkić (toe) will miss at least four weeks.

Nurkić, who was on track to be Utah’s starting center, suffered a partial plantar plate tear in the second toe on his right foot. As a result, he’ll miss four weeks before being re-evaluated. Nurkić’s absence opens a spot in the starting lineup. While Utah could slide Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. down a position, the latter is a better power forward than a center. Ace Bailey and Jaxson Hayes are two potential replacements in the starting five, with the latter being the choice if Jazz head coach Will Hardy prefers to leave Jackson at the four.
Lauri Markkanen

UTA Forward-Center #23

Lauri Markkanen finished Sunday’s win over Denver with a game-high 17 points to go with two rebounds, a steal and three triples across 14 minutes.

Markkanen didn’t need much court time to get his buckets, and he led all scorers in the 2026-27 preseason opener. Production has never been a concern for Markkanen, as “The Finnisher” is a strong scorer, rebounder and shooter. Availability is the biggest concern for fantasy managers, but given his first-round upside, Markkanen is shaping up to be a draft-day value in Rounds 3-5.
Jaxson Hayes

UTA Center-Forward #11

Jaxson Hayes finished Sunday’s win over the Nuggets with two points, three rebounds, four assists and three blocked shots across 19 minutes.

Hayes joined the Jazz in the offseason after Utah traded Walker Kessler to the Lakers, and Hayes will serve as a backup option at center as he’s done throughout his career. He’s got appeal in deep leagues as a blocks specialist, but he’s unlikely to see big minutes as Utah has a deep frontcourt rotation.
Darryn Peterson

UTA Guard

Darryn Peterson went 1-of-5 and finished with three points in Sunday’s preseason win over the Nuggets.

Peterson also missed both of his three-point attempts. Though it was a poor effort offensively, Peterson was solid on the defensive end with six boards and a steal, and he chipped in two dimes to round out his final stat line. Better days are ahead for the No. 2 pick, and fantasy managers don’t need to read much into this performance.
Keyonte George

UTA Guard #3

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Jazz and Keyonte George have agreed to a five-year, $157.5 million extension.

After two seasons of inconsistent play, George took a significant step forward in 2025-26. The 6-foot-4 point guard recorded career-high averages in points, assists and steals. Averaging 23.6 points, 3.7 rebounds, 6.1 assists, 1.1 steals and 2.5 three-pointers per game, George cemented his status as the point guard the Jazz will lean on as they look to move up the pecking order in the Western Conference. While having a healthy Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. may cut into George’s scoring, his assist production could increase in 2026-27.
Josh Green

UTA Guard

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that the Jazz acquired Josh Green from the Timberwolves for Cody Williams and John Konchar.

Acquired from the Hornets as part of the LaMelo Ball trade, Green never got to actually suit up for the Timberwolves. He appeared in 58 games for the Hornets last season, averaging 4.3 points in 15.7 minutes. While Green can be a capable perimeter defender for the Jazz, his game won’t impact fantasy basketball. Trading Green’s contract gives the Timberwolves the room needed to make Jonathan Kuminga’s signing official.