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Jazz Make New Addition on Two-Way Contract

The Utah Jazz made some roster moves on Tuesday.

Jared Koch

Oct 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Alex Len (25) goes to the basket while defends by Los Angeles Clippers guard Elijah Harkless (31) during the third quarter of NBA preseason game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
Oct 17, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Sacramento Kings center Alex Len (25) goes to the basket while defends by Los Angeles Clippers guard Elijah Harkless (31) during the third quarter of NBA preseason game at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images / Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
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The Utah Jazz are making some adjustments at the end of their bench.

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype, the Jazz have agreed to terms on a two-way deal with guard Elijah Harkless.

Harkless is a 24-year-old, 6-foot-3 guard, who was previously stationed in the G League with the Los Angeles Clippers affiliate-- the San Diego Clippers. He's an undrafted rookie who spent time at Cal State Northridge, Oklahoma, and UNLV.

During his fifth year in college at UNLV, Harkless averaged 19.1 points, 5.1 rebounds, and 3.4 assists on 41.4% shooting from the field in 32 games. While in the G League this season, Harkless has established himself as an impact perimeter defender.

As a result of the Harkless signing, the Jazz have cut ties with one of their existing two-way contracts, releasing guard David Jones Garcia to make room. The Utah roster now stands at 18 players, 15 on traditional contracts and three on two-way deals.

We likely won't see many appearances from Harkless on the Jazz's main roster, but rather getting reps with their G League affiliate in the Salt Lake City Stars alongside other two-way signees like Micah Potter and Oscar Tshiebwe.

His next chance to suit up for the Stars lands on January 1st at 3 PM MT when Harkless and the G League squad take on the Rio Grande Valley Vipers, the affiliate of the Houston Rockets.

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Jared Koch
JARED KOCH

Jared Koch is the Associate Editor of The Frozen Rope — SI.com's team website covering the Utah Jazz. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, also being the Managing Editor of Inside The Kings — SI.com's team website covering the Sacramento Kings.

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