LAS VEGAS -- Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night because of a bruised rib suffered 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.
The Jazz said Tuesday that Alexander had a left rib contusion.
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.