Keyonte George Set To Return As Jazz Host Hornets

Jan 15, 2025, 1:41 PM

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SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz will look to win their fourth game in their last seven outings as they host the Charlotte Hornets on Wednesday night.

The Jazz beat the Brooklyn Nets 112-111 in overtime on Sunday to open a two-game homestand.

Related: Jazz Snap Losing Streak With Win Over Nets

Jazz Keyonte George Expected To Return Against Hornets 

Keyonte George has been cleared to return to the Jazz’s lineup after missing the last four games with left heel inflammation.

The 16th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft is averaging 15.6 points, 5.7 assists, and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 39 percent from the floor and 35 percent from three in his second season with the Jazz.

Two-way contract players Elijah Harkless and Oscar Tshiebwe will also be available for Jazz coach Will Hardy against the Hornets.

Starting center Walker Kessler is back in the lineup after missing Sunday’s win due to rest.

Kessler leads the NBA in field goal percentage at 72 percent. He’s also ranks seventh in rebounds per game, and second in blocks.

Utah Jazz Injury Report

OUT – Lauri Markkanen (back)

OUT – John Collins (hip)

OUT – Jordan Clarkson (foot)

OUT – Johnny Juzang (hand)

OUT – Taylor Hendricks (leg)

OUT – Collin Sexton (rest)

Charlotte Hornets Injury Report

OUT – Tre Mann (back)

OUT – Grant Williams (knee)

How To Watch, Stream Jazz vs. Hornets

The Jazz will host the Charlotte on Wednesday at 7 p.m. MST. The game will be televised on KJZZ, streamed on Jazz+, and heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone.

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Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops, on Instagram @BensHoops, or on BlueSky

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Keyonte George Set To Return As Jazz Host Hornets