Jazz's Alexander exits Vegas game on stretcher

ESPN News Services

Jul 14, 2026, 12:46 AM ET

LAS VEGAS -- Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on a stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA summer league game against the Chicago Bulls.

Alexander, who signed a two-way deal with Utah last week, made contact with the Bulls' Caleb Wilson while driving toward the basket and, after tossing the ball toward the hoop, went behind the basket clutching his side or abdomen. He then dropped to the ground, seemingly in great pain.

The 23-year-old Alexander was taken from the Thomas & Mack Center court on a stretcher. The incident occurred with just over two minutes left in the fourth quarter.

There was no immediate word from the Jazz on Alexander's injury. Steve Wojciechowski, the Jazz's summer league coach, said he didn't see exactly what happened and did not have an update other than Alexander was being cared for by the medical staff.

Alexander played three seasons at Creighton and skipped his final year of eligibility to turn pro. The G League rookie of the year for the 2024-25 season played 24 games for the Denver Nuggets that same season and nine games for the New Orleans Pelicans last season.

The Associated Press contributed to this report.