Jazz guard Alexander stretchered from Summer League match amid injury concerns

Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was stretchered from the court during an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls at the Thomas & Mack Center. The incident occurred with just over two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter of Monday night’s match. Alexander, 23, appeared to injure his side or abdomen after making contact with Bulls player Caleb Wilson while driving to the basket. The player was taken from the court in apparent significant pain.

Alexander, who signed a two-way contract with the Utah Jazz last week, was removed from the court after tossing the ball towards the hoop and going behind the basket. He dropped to the ground clutching his side or abdomen before being carried off on a stretcher. There was no immediate medical update or official statement from the Jazz regarding the severity of the injury at the time of reporting.

Under the terms of his new contract, Alexander is assigned to play for the Jazz and their G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars. The 23-year-old guard played three seasons at Creighton University before skipping his final year of eligibility to turn professional. He was named Rookie of the Year in the NBA G League for the 2024-2025 season.

Prior to joining the Jazz, Alexander played 24 games for the Denver Nuggets during the 2024-2025 season. In the subsequent season, he played nine games for the New Orleans Pelicans. The NBA Summer League is an annual series of exhibition games held by the National Basketball Association for its players, coaches, and executives.

The specific nature and severity of Alexander’s injury remain unknown, as no medical diagnosis has been released. The impact of this injury on Alexander’s availability for future Summer League games or his professional season is currently unknown.