Elijah Harkless Earning Rotational Minutes for Rebuilding Jazz

Elijah Harkless is carving out a role in the Utah Jazz rotation, recently tasked with guarding Nikola Jokic for over six minutes. While he went 0-for-5 against Denver, his defensive impact remains notable, with advanced stats placing him in the 99th percentile for forced turnovers. Harkless, a two-way player, has shown playmaking growth, including a career-high four steals against the Pelicans, as the Jazz evaluate his potential as a long-term defensive specialist.