Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was rolled off the court on a stretcher after sustaining an injury to his left torso during Monday's Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls. The incident, happening in the final minutes of a Jazz victory, has left everyone buzzing about what exactly went down and what it means for the young player.
The Hard Hit That Shook the Court
The play that sent Alexander to the floor happened with just 2:23 left in Utah's 80-63 win. Alexander was driving to the basket, looking to score, when he drew contact to his left hip and a foul from Bulls forward Caleb Wilson. Immediately after the collision, Alexander grabbed his left side and remained upright under the basket for a brief moment. But that didn't last long, as he quickly stumbled to the floor behind the basket, writhing in what was clearly obvious pain. Medical trainers rushed to his side to provide initial attention, and it wasn't long before a stretcher was brought out onto the court.No Updates, Just Worry for the Jazz
After several minutes of evaluation, Alexander was placed on the stretcher and eventually rolled off the court. One small piece of good news through the scary scene was that he reportedly maintained movement throughout the process and after being placed on the stretcher. However, the Jazz didn't give any postgame medical update on the injury. Per ESPN, Utah's Summer League coach, Steve Wojciechowski, told reporters he had no medical update and didn't even know what had happened to Alexander. There's been no further news on his condition since. Alexander, who is just 23, has played parts of the last two NBA seasons, totaling 33 games between the Denver Nuggets and New Orleans Pelicans. He played three seasons for Creighton from 2021-23, even earning All Big-East honors as a junior. He just signed a two-way contract with the Jazz last week, making this whole situation even tougher to swallow. What's next for Alexander is anyone's guess right now, but we're all waiting for updates.This article was created with AI assistance and reviewed by Seattle On Tap editorial staff. Always verify information with official team sources.