Trey Alexander is listed day-to-day with a rib injury, according to the Jazz's official injury report from Sunday, Sept. 6. The Utah guard sat out Friday's Summer League game against Portland as a result, per Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City.
What happened
The Utah Jazz updated Trey Alexander's injury designation to day-to-day on Sunday, Sept. 6, at 4:32 a.m. ET, citing a rib injury on his left torso. His previous designation is not announced. The update followed his absence from Friday's Summer League game against Portland. Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reported that Alexander is out for that game with the rib issue. The Jazz have not given a specific timetable beyond listing him day-to-day on the official injury report.
What it means for the Jazz
The Jazz open the 2026-27 season on Monday, Oct. 5, at 9 p.m. ET against the Nuggets, and Alexander's status is worth tracking heading into that game. Last season, the guard averaged 12.3 minutes, 5.2 points, 1.2 rebounds and 1.0 assists over 9 games. Utah has no regular-season games yet, so there is no record with or without him to cite. If he is unavailable, the rotation includes Lauri Markkanen at 34.3 minutes and 26.7 points, Keyonte George at 33.1 minutes and 23.6 points, Kennedy Chandler at 32.3 minutes and 15.0 points, and Walker Kessler at 30.8 minutes and 14.4 points, among others.
What to watch
The next injury report will show whether Alexander's rib issue has resolved. He is expected back by Oct. 1, 2026, according to the team's timetable. That timeline would have him available before the Jazz's regular-season opener on Oct. 5 against the Nuggets. Jaren Jackson Jr. is also day-to-day for Utah, with a left knee injury, so the team's injury report bears watching as the season approaches.
Is Trey Alexander playing vs Nuggets?
Alexander is listed day-to-day with a rib injury. He is expected back by Oct. 1, 2026, which is before the Jazz's Oct. 5 game against the Nuggets, but his previous status is not announced and no final decision has been reported for that game.
When will Trey Alexander be back?
The Jazz have not announced a firm return date. The team's injury report lists an expected return of Oct. 1, 2026.