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Utah Jazz: Who's Ready for the Big Game?
USA, Salt Lake CityThu Oct 23 2025
The Utah Jazz are all set for their first game of the 2025-26 NBA season. They will face the Los Angeles Clippers at home on Wednesday. Most of the players are good to go, but a few are still dealing with some issues.
Player Updates
Ace Bailey
- Status: Ready to debut
- Injury: Knee trouble earlier, but feeling better now
- Additional Info: Was under the weather this week but is ready to play
Isaiah Collier
- Status: Will not play in the first game
- Injury: Hamstring injury
- Recovery: Making progress but needs more time
- Next Check: Team will assess him next week
Georges Niang
- Status: Not ready yet
- Injury: Foot injury during the offseason
- Recovery: Practicing but not ready to play
- Next Check: Team will assess him next week
Walker Kessler
- Status: Good to play but might still be sore
- Injury: Shoulder injury
- Recent Performance: Played in the last preseason game and did well
- Injury List: Not listed
Team Outlook
The Jazz have had a few bumps but are ready for the season. They'll need to stay sharp and work together to win games. Fans are excited to see how the team does this year.
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Could the Jazz be hiding more serious injuries to key players to keep their opponents guessing?
How might the Utah Jazz's performance be affected by the absence of Isaiah Collier for the first week of the season?
What are the potential long-term implications of playing Walker Kessler with lingering shoulder discomfort?
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