Season stats: 2025-26. Updated 7 h ago.
Blake Hinson Looks to Build on an Efficient Rookie Run in Utah
newsroom · 44 min agoBlake Hinson enters the 2026-27 season with the Utah Jazz wearing No. 2 after an efficient rookie campaign in 2025-26. He is not on the injury report. The Jazz will look for him to carry over his shooting numbers into a bigger role this season.
Roster Snapshot
Blake Hinson is back with the Utah Jazz for the 2026-27 season, wearing No. 2. He is a 6-8, 230-pound forward out of Pittsburgh, entering his second NBA season after one year of experience. Hinson turns 26 this year. He spent last season with Utah as well, appearing in 14 games. The Jazz brought him back for another run, and his size at the forward spot gives Utah a stretch option who can shoot from the perimeter. There is no update yet on his role for opening night, but his profile fits a floor-spacing forward off the bench or in a matchup-based rotation spot.
Last Season by the Numbers
In 14 games during the 2025-26 season, Hinson averaged 20.4 minutes, 11.9 points, 2.4 rebounds, 1.1 assists, 0.4 steals and 0.1 blocks. He turned the ball over just 0.4 times per game, a low number for a player logging 20-plus minutes. His per-minute scoring stood out: nearly 12 points a night in a bench role shows he did not need heavy usage to produce. The sample size was limited to 14 games, so it is a small but efficient stretch of play. Utah will be looking for him to build on that limited body of work as he gets more minutes in 2026-27.
Shooting Efficiency
Hinson's shooting numbers from last season were sharp across the board. He shot 51.3 percent from the field, 46.8 percent from 3-point range and 75.0 percent from the free-throw line. That 3-point number is especially notable for a forward his size. His true shooting percentage of 68.4 backs up the efficiency, and his plus-minus of plus-3.2 shows Utah was better with him on the floor last season. His usage rate sat at 17.5 percent, meaning he produced that efficient shooting profile without needing the ball in his hands constantly. If that shooting holds up over a larger sample, Hinson becomes a real weapon for Utah's spacing.
Health Report
Hinson is not on the injury report heading into the 2026-27 season. There is no reported injury history for him. That is a clean bill of health as Utah opens camp and heads toward the regular season. For a player who saw limited minutes last season, staying healthy is the first step toward carving out a bigger role. Nothing in the record suggests any lingering concern about his availability.
What to Watch
The biggest question for Hinson in 2026-27 is whether his efficient shooting from last season holds up over a full season of Utah Jazz basketball. Fourteen games is a small sample, and the Jazz will want to see if the 51.3 percent field-goal mark and 46.8 percent 3-point mark stay close to those levels with more playing time. His low turnover rate and plus-3.2 plus-minus from last season are both good signs. With no injury concerns entering the year, Hinson has a chance to push for more minutes if the shooting numbers translate.
Questions fans ask
What position does Blake Hinson play for the Jazz?
He is a forward, listed at 6-8 and 230 pounds.
What number does Blake Hinson wear?
He wears No. 2 for the Utah Jazz.
How did Blake Hinson perform last season?
In 14 games in 2025-26, he averaged 11.9 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.4 minutes per game.
How efficient was Blake Hinson shooting the ball last season?
He shot 51.3 percent from the field, 46.8 percent from 3-point range and 75.0 percent from the free-throw line in 2025-26.
Is Blake Hinson injured?
No, he is not on the injury report and has no reported injury history.
Where did Blake Hinson play college basketball?
He played at Pittsburgh.
Game log
last 0| Date | Opp | Result | Min | Pts | Reb | Ast | FG | 3P | +/- |
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