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Andy Larsen: Last year, the Jazz did their press conference with Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski on the Tuesday after the draft, so waiting a few days is not uncommon. I'm told to still expect that press conference on or before that this year with Ace Bailey.
Multiple team sources, interviewed by The Athletic, provided some answers. Utah isn’t currently sure where it will take its roster once the offseason hits. But, it can go one of two ways. One is to build around forward Lauri Markkanen with a veteran-laden core. In that case, expect the Jazz to hit the market and attempt to secure veteran help to bolster their roster. The other way is to double down on the Jazz’s many young players on their roster: Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, Walker Kessler, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Filipowski, along with last year’s lottery pick, Cody Williams.
Andy Larsen: Isaiah Collier out again tonight.
NBA Communications: Other nominees... West: Donovan Clingan (POR), Isaiah Collier and Kyle Filipowski (UTA), Zach Edey (MEM) and Quinten Post (GSW) East: Matas Buzelis (CHI), Justin Edwards (PHI), Alex Sarr (WAS), Jamal Shead (TOR) and Kel’el Ware (MIA)
Isaiah Collier on being omitted from the Rising Stars team: ‘I mean for me I don't even think I accepted it yet to be honest. It's just the fact that I was looked over, but I mean I can't dwell on it, feel bad for myself about it, so just going out there, I think I came back rookie of the month that month, it was just continue to just play. You got to get better regardless, so I think it helped me even more, it added fuel to the fire to be honest, and just continue to work.
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NBA Communications: Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier and Atlanta Hawks forward Zaccharie Risacher have been named the Kia NBA Western and Eastern Conference Rookies of the Month, respectively, for games played in February.
NBA Communications: Other nominees … West: Isaiah Collier (UTA), Ryan Dunn (PHX) and Jaylen Wells (MEM). East: Tristan da Silva (ORL), Zaccharie Risacher (ATL) and Alex Sarr (WAS).
Utah Jazz: We have recalled Isaiah Collier from the @Salt Lake City Stars.
Andy Larsen: Jazz say Keyonte George is questionable to play tomorrow vs. BKN due to his ankle sprain — as a result, Isaiah Collier is also listed as questionable. (That means he's likely being called up back to the Jazz.)
Dennis “DJ” Rodman Jr., whose sister, Trinity Rodman, plays for the Washington Spirit of the National Women’s Soccer League and won a gold medal with Team USA in the 2024 Paris Games, played at Washington State from 2019 to 2023, averaging 9.6 points and 5.8 rebounds in his final season. Following the 2022-23 season, Rodman transferred to USC, where he joined a roster headlined by No. 1 high school prospect Isaiah Collier and Bronny James, the son of Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James. The Trojans were ranked No. 21 in the preseason AP Top 25 poll, and the program became a media circus due to the presence of the younger James. “We were probably one of the most hyped teams in college basketball,” Rodman said.
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Andy Larsen: An Isaiah Collier injury update without much new news: “Isaiah Collier (right hamstring strain) has continued to participate in on-court activities and is progressing towards a return.”
Andy Larsen: Jazz injury report for the opener tomorrow: OUT - Isaiah Collier (right hamstring strain) OUT - Johnny Juzang (right thumb sprain)
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