Report: Jazz To Sign Elijah Harkless To Two-Way Deal

SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz are reportedly signing San Diego Clippers guard Elijah Harkless to a two-way contract.

Ian Begley of SNY, and Michael Scotto of HoopsHype both reported the transaction on December 31.

“Utah Jazz are signing Elijah Harkless of the San Diego Clippers to a two-way deal, per SNY sources,” Begley announced on social media. “Harris has established himself as one of the top defenders in the G League, scored 31 points (5 made threes) vs Hustle in regular-season opener.”

Jazz To Sign Elijah Harkless To Two-Way Deal

Harkless, 24, joins the Jazz in his second season removed from a productive college career.

The guard played for Cal State Northridge, Oklahoma, and UNLV during his five-year college career before going undrafted in 2023.

Harkless averaged 15.2 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.3 assists in 16 appearances with the Los Angeles Clippers G League affiliate in the Tip-Off Tournament this season before posting 31 points in the regular season opener last Friday.

31 PTS 🔥 5 3PM 🔥 10/19 FG

Elijah Harkless scored a CAREER-HIGH to lead the @sandiego_clips over the Hustle in their regular season opener! This was his third game of 28+ PTS this year. pic.twitter.com/OUjbO9j8fY

— NBA G League (@nbagleague) December 28, 2024

David Jones Garcia, who signed with the Jazz in November will be waived to make room for Harkless on the roster.

Related: Jazz Sign David Jones Garcia To Two-Way Contract

The Jazz also have Micah Potter and Oscar Tshiebwe on two-way contracts.

Beginning January 5, teams can sign players to 10-day contracts.

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