After a sporadic start to his rookie season, Hendricks carved out a sizeable role down the stretch, thanks in large part to the fact the Jazz were eliminated from the postseason discussion. He started his final 23 games of the season, providing value on both ends of the floor. He was a top-120 player over the final two months, averaging 9.0 points, 5.8 rebounds, 1.6 three-pointers and 1.8 combined steals and blocks. Coming into his sophomore season, it remains unclear as to what exactly Hendricks' role will look like. Despite trade rumors, Lauri Markkanen remains in Utah, along with John Collins and Walker Kessler. The Jazz also drafted Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski, both of whom will be competing for backup minutes. If the coaching staff opts to start Collins at the center spot over Kessler, there is a world where Hendricks starts at the four, with Markkanen playing the three. Given any trade would likely open up more playing time for Hendricks, he warrants some attention in the final rounds of drafts as a potential upside play. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a two-year, $11.42 million contract with the Jazz in July of 2023. Jazz exercised $6.13 million team option for 2025-26 in October of 2024. Contract includes $7.81 million team option for 2026-27.
Personal Bio/PreCareer Summary
Taylor Hendricks spent his freshman season at Central Florida, where he was named to the AAC All-Freshman team, as well as Second Team All-AAC. A four-star recruit who arrived at UCF as the highest-ranked player in school history, Hendricks averaged 15.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 34 games as a freshman. He shot 47.8 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from three on 4.6 attempts per game. In his collegiate debut against UNC Asheville on Nov. 7, Hendricks went for 23 points, five rebounds, two assists, two steals and three blocks in 39 minutes. In a win over Tulsa on Feb. 26, Hendricks posted a season-high 25 points to go with eight rebounds, two blocks, a steal and three three-pointers. At 6-foot-9, Hendricks fits the mold of a modern NBA power forward who can also slide up and play center. His ability to both defend the rim and space the floor makes him a unique prospect and arguably the top power forward in the 2023 NBA Draft class. An excellent athlete with great length who effortlessly plays above the rim, Hendricks should be an above-average rebounder at the NBA level. He's also capable of handling the ball on the perimeter and initiating his own offense against certain matchups. Hendricks figures to hear his name called at some point in the mid-to-late lottery, but his landing spot will ultimately determine his upside for 2023-24. Regardless of which team selects him, Hendricks will likely be viewed as a high-upside future piece, but in the right situation he could be an instant-impact player. Given his size, athleticism and two-way ability, down the road Hendricks could develop into a player with shades of Jaren Jackson, Onyeka Okongwu or John Collins.
Will undergo season-ending surgery
FUtah Jazz
Out For Season
October 29, 2024
Hendricks will undergo surgery to repair the fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle on his right leg, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS Hendricks' surgery date will be determined within the next 24-to-48 hours, and this procedure will sideline him for the remainder of the season. The second-year forward started Utah's first three games and led the team in steals per game (1.7), but he will spend the rest of the season in recovery.
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Stat Review
How does Taylor Hendricks compare to other players?
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True Shooting %
35.4%
Effective Field Goal %
30.6%
3-Point Attempt Rate
66.7%
Free Throw Rate
22.2%
Offensive Rebound %
6.7%
Defensive Rebound %
13.5%
Total Rebound %
10.1%
Assist %
4.1%
Steal %
2.7%
Block %
4.6%
Turnover %
8.4%
Usage %
11.8%
Fantasy Points Per Game
20.0
Fantasy Points Per Minute
0.8
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2023 Fantasy Outlook
Hendricks spent his freshman season at Central Florida, where he was named to the AAC All-Freshman team, as well as Second Team All-AAC. A four-star recruit who arrived at UCF as the highest-ranked player in school history, Hendricks averaged 15.1 points, 7.0 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 1.7 blocks and 0.9 steals in 34 games as a freshman. He shot 47.8 percent from the field and 39.4 percent from three on 4.6 attempts per game. At 6-foot-9, Hendricks fits the mold of a modern NBA power forward who can also slide up and play center. His ability to both defend the rim and space the floor makes him a unique prospect. An excellent athlete with great length who effortlessly plays above the rim, Hendricks should be an above-average rebounder at the NBA level. He's also capable of handling the ball on the perimeter and initiating his own offense against certain matchups. We didn't get to see Hendricks in Summer League due to a hamstring injury, so we'll have to wait until preseason to get a look at how Utah is interested in utilizing him. Still, a path to sizeable minutes isn't guaranteed. In addition to Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and Kelly Olynyk returning in the frontcourt, the Jazz added John Collins in the offseason, who figures to get roughly 30 minutes per game. As a result, Hendricks may be relegated to a reserve role, though it's possible he sees minutes in the mid-20s. As of now, he's a more interesting target in dynasty leagues than redraft formats.
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Likely done for season
FUtah Jazz
Out For Season
October 29, 2024
Hendricks is expected to miss the remainder of the season after suffering a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle in Monday's 110-102 loss to the Mavericks, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
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Suffers serious injury Monday
FUtah Jazz
Out For Season
October 28, 2024
Hendricks is without a timeline for a return after he was confirmed to have suffered a fractured right fibula and dislocated ankle in Monday's 110-102 loss to the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
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Won't return Monday
FUtah Jazz
Out For Season
October 28, 2024
Hendricks was taken out of Monday's game against the Mavericks on a stretcher due to a right ankle injury and will not return, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
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Team option picked up
FUtah Jazz
October 21, 2024
Utah exercised Hendricks' $6.13 million team option for the 2025-26 season Monday.
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Quiet preseason finale
FUtah Jazz
October 19, 2024
Hendricks scored one point (0-3 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 1-2 Ft) while adding two blocks in 19 minutes during Friday's 124-86 preseason loss to the Trail Blazers.
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Struggling in Summer League
FUtah Jazz
July 17, 2024
Hendricks' poor start to the summer league schedule could indicate he's not yet ready to take on a significant role in Utah's rotation in 2024-25, Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS The ninth overall pick in the 2023 Draft, Hendricks averaged 21.4 minutes over 40 games as a rookie even though he didn't turn 20 years old until late November last season. The Jazz are hoping the Central Florida product can take a big step forward in Year 2 and make a more consistent impact, potentially even claiming a starting role in the frontcourt, but the early returns this summer suggest the team may need to be a lot more patient with his development. If Hendricks isn't ready to assume a bigger role, it could also complicate any plans Utah has to trade Lauri Markkanen.