Elijah Harkless Injury News & Updates
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Rare appearance in win
Harkless finished Monday's 105-103 win over the Celtics with three points (1-4 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-1 FT), one rebound, two assists and one steal across 21 minutes.
ANALYSIS
Harkless played a season-high 21 minutes, sliding into the rotation for just the third time this season. While he did provide some nice energy on the defensive end, there is no indication that Harkless will be moving into a more permanent role anytime soon.
Jul 18, 2025
Shooting woes from deep
Harkless finished with 15 points (4-16 FG, 0-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block across 27 minutes in Friday's 105-92 Summer League loss to the Bulls.
ANALYSIS
Harkless delivered a well-rounded stat line Friday, though he didn't connect from beyond the arc. The 25-year-old saw consistent playing time this summer when he wasn't hampered by right wrist soreness.
Jul 14, 2025
Good to go Monday
Harkless (wrist) will play in Monday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Harkless will shed his questionable tag due to right wrist soreness and suit up in the second half of the team's back-to-back set. The 25-year-old was also listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's loss to the Warriors and gave it a go, though he exited the game after logging six minutes.
Jul 14, 2025
Iffy to play due to wrist soreness
Harkless is questionable for Monday's Summer League game against the Spurs, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
ANALYSIS
Harkless left Sunday's Summer League game against the Warriors due to right wrist soreness, so it wouldn't be surprising if he sat out the second half of Utah's back-to-back. His status should be clarified closer to Monday's tipoff.
Jul 13, 2025
Won't return Sunday
Harkless will not return to Sunday's Summer League game against the Warriors due to right wrist soreness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Harkless was listed as questionable just ahead of gametime due to a right wrist injury, but he was ultimately cleared before the game started. After giving it a go, Harkless has been ruled out for the rest of the game due to the injury. The Jazz play again Monday, so he could be forced to miss multiple contests.
Jul 5, 2025
Notches eight points
Harkless finished with eight points (1-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two assists and one rebound in 19 minutes of Saturday's 93-89 Summer League win over the 76ers.
ANALYSIS
Harkless, who is in the final year of his two-way contract with the Jazz, figures to be a key role player for the Salt Lake City Stars in 2025-26. During the 2024-25 G League regular season, Harkless averaged 26.9 points, 5.3 rebounds, 4.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game while being awarded the G League's Most Improved Player Award.
Apr 12, 2025
Ruled out for Sunday
Harkless (groin) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
ANALYSIS
Harkless is one of several Utah players who will end the 2024-25 season on the sidelines. He didn't have a big role in the rotation throughout the campaign, though, averaging just 3.2 points and 2.1 boards per game in 10 appearances off the bench. Harkless also spent time with the Salt Lake City Stars of the G League, though the last time he suited up for a game, either in the NBA or the G League, was on March 1.
Apr 10, 2025
Won't go Friday
Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
ANALYSIS
Harkless hasn't appeared in a game at the G League or NBA level since March 14 due to the left groin strain. HIs last chance to suit up this season will come Sunday against Minnesota.
Apr 8, 2025
Won't go Wednesday
Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Portland.
ANALYSIS
Harkless hasn't suited up at the G League or NBA level since March 14 due to the left groin strain. The two-way player's next chance to feature will come Friday against the Thunder.
Mar 24, 2025
Ruled out Tuesday
Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against Memphis, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Harkless hasn't played in a game at the G League or NBA level since March 14 due to the groin strain. The two-way combo guard's next chance to suit up will come Thursday against the Rockets, though he'll likely make his return with the G League's Salt Lake City Stars, as he hasn't played for the Jazz since the All-Star break.
Mar 22, 2025
Ruled out for Sunday
Harkless (groin) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.
ANALYSIS
Harkless will miss a 20th straight game for Utah while dealing with a groin strain. The next opportunity for the 24-year-old guard to return to the floor will be Tuesday against the Grizzlies.
Feb 5, 2025
Recalled from G League on Wednesday
The Jazz are recalling Harkless from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
With Lauri Markkanen out with a back issue, Utah has called up Harkless as a reserve option ahead of Wednesday's game against the Warriors. The 25-year-old has logged 15.0 minutes per game over nine appearances with the Jazz this year, so he may be able to get some court time against Golden State in his first game back with the parent club.
Jan 26, 2025
Career highs in loss
Harkless racked up 11 points (4-9 FG, 3-7 3Pt), four rebounds, three steals, two assists and one block in 22 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
ANALYSIS
Harkless recorded career highs in both points and steals Saturday, leading both teams with a game-high three swipes. The 24-year-old latched on with the Jazz via a two-way contract in late December and has played in seven consecutive outings, during which he has averaged 4.3 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.4 steals in 16.9 minutes per game.
Dec 31, 2024
Joins Jazz on two-way deal
The Jazz and Harkless agreed to a two-way contract Tuesday, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
ANALYSIS
Harkless was a standout player for the San Diego Clippers in the G League, averaging 16.4 points, 5.7 rebounds, 3.5 assists and 2.3 steals. He'll likely feature for the Salt Lake City Stars going forward.
Oct 19, 2024
Cut loose by Clippers
The Clippers waived Harkless on Saturday.
ANALYSIS
Harkless spent the training camp and preseason with Los Angeles but was unable to obtain a regular-season roster spot. He is expected to join the San Diego Clippers for the 2024-25 season.
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