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Utah Jazz Guard Trey Alexander Stretchered Off Court in Summer League Loss to Bulls
7/14/2026, 9:46:29 PM
Incident Overview
During the final minutes of the Utah Jazz’s 80-63 victory over the Chicago Bulls at the Thomas & Mack Center on July 14, 2026, guard Trey Alexander was forced onto a stretcher after clutching his left side following a collision on a drive to the basket. The injury occurred with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter, and Alexander was removed from the court in a wheelchair-type stretcher before heading to the locker-room area for medical evaluation.
Player Background
Alexander, a 23-year-old undrafted Creighton alumnus, signed a two-way contract with Utah on July 7, 2026, after stints with the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans. He earned G League Rookie of the Year honors for the 2024-25 season, averaging 23.9 points, 7.8 assists and 4.7 rebounds in 26 games with the Birmingham Squadron. Under his current deal, he splits time between the Jazz and their G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.
Game & Season Statistics
In the game against Chicago, Alexander logged 24 minutes, recording one point, six rebounds and three assists while shooting 0-for-5. Over his recent G League season he posted 5.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.0 assist per game for the Pelicans, and 1.3 points per game in 24 appearances for the Nuggets.
Official Statements & Next Game
Jazz summer-league coach Steve Wojciechowski said he did not witness the exact moment of the incident and offered no injury update beyond confirming that Alexander was receiving care from the team’s medical staff. The Jazz will continue their summer-league schedule, facing the San Antonio Spurs on Wednesday night in Las Vegas.
Verbatim Quotes
- “I actually didn't see what happened,” — Steve Wojciechowski, Jazz summer-league coach
- “I don't have an update for you, other than he is being cared for by our medical staff.” — Steve Wojciechowski, Jazz summer-league coach
- “The 23-year-old was taken from the Thomas & Mack Center court on a stretcher.” — ESPN.com
- “Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls’ Caleb Wilson during Monday night’s match while driving towards the basket.” — ESPN.com
