Blake Hinson was added to the Jazz's Monday injury report as Day-To-Day with a left hip and torso issue, after carrying no previous status. That puts his availability for Monday's 9 p.m. ET preseason game against the Spurs in question, one night after he scored 18 points in a win over Denver.
What happened
The Jazz listed Blake Hinson as Day-To-Day on the Monday, Oct. 12 injury report, filed at 8:10 p.m. ET, with a left hip and torso issue. He carried no previous status before this listing. The report sets his expected return for Oct. 16. It also noted his production from Sunday's preseason game: 18 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including 4-of-5 from three and 2-of-2 from the line, with six rebounds and one assist in 20 minutes off the bench in a 109-97 win over Denver.
What it means for the Jazz
Hinson's status is in question for Monday's preseason game against the Spurs at 9 p.m. ET. Last season he averaged 11.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.4 minutes over 14 games off the Jazz bench. If he sits, the forward minutes likely shift to Ace Bailey, who is averaging 27.6 minutes and 13.8 points, and Andersson Garcia, at 33.8 minutes and 5.2 points. Lauri Markkanen remains the lead option at 34.3 minutes and 26.7 points, with Keyonte George running the offense at 33.1 minutes and 23.6 points. Utah is 0-0, with the 2026-27 regular season not yet underway, so there is no record to measure with or without Hinson this year.
What to watch
The Jazz's next injury report will show whether Hinson's hip and torso issue improves enough for him to play through the rest of the preseason. The report lists his expected return as Oct. 16. Teammate Kyle Filipowski is also Day-To-Day, with a back and torso issue, on the same report. Utah has more preseason games before the 2026-27 regular season opens, and Hinson's next update should clarify whether he suits up for those games.
Is Blake Hinson playing vs. the Spurs?
He is Day-To-Day with a left hip and torso issue, and his status for Monday's 9 p.m. ET preseason game against the Spurs has not been resolved beyond that designation.
When will Blake Hinson be back?
The injury report lists his expected return date as Oct. 16.