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Jazz guard Trey Alexander stretchered off with bruised rib in NBA Summer League game
By Associated Press at KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC)
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while d...
Key takeaway The 23-year-old Alexander was taken from the Thomas & Mack Center court on a stretcher.
Why this matters in The Piney Point
For Houston area basketball fans, Trey Alexander's injury is a notable development, given the Utah Jazz's occasional presence in the city for preseason games and potential regular season matchups against the Houston Rockets. As Alexander recovers from his bruised rib, his status will be worth monitoring ahead of the upcoming NBA season, particularly if the Jazz are scheduled to face the Rockets at the Toyota Center. The injury also raises questions about the Jazz's guard depth, which could impact their performance in potential games against Houston. With Alexander's experience in the G League and brief stints with the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans, his recovery and potential return to the court will be of interest to local fans who follow the NBA and its players with Texas connections.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KPRC 2 / Click2Houston (NBC) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night with a bruised rib suffered on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while d...
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