Oklahoma City native Trey Alexander, 23, was stretchered off the court Monday night after collapsing during an NBA Summer League game at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. The former Heritage Hall standout, who signed with the Utah Jazz last week, appeared to grab at his left side after contact under the basket and stayed down as medics rushed in. The Jazz later described the injury as involving his ribs and said he “appears he’s going to be ok.”
Video shows collision and stretcher removal
Replays showed Alexander drive into Chicago’s Caleb Wilson, then slide to the floor behind the basket while holding his left side before trainers brought out a stretcher, halting play with just over two minutes remaining in Utah’s 80-63 win, according to the Associated Press. He was then wheeled off with staff clustered around him as arena workers and players watched quietly.
From Heritage Hall to the pros
Alexander grew up in Oklahoma City and became a star at Heritage Hall before heading to Creighton for three seasons, per Grand Rapids Gold. Transaction logs show he signed a two-way deal with the Jazz last week, according to RealGM.
Team update and immediate outlook
The Jazz told reporters Tuesday that Alexander suffered a left rib contusion, per the Associated Press. Local coverage in Oklahoma City noted the team added that “he appears he’s going to be ok,” and officials said they will monitor his condition as further evaluations continue, KOCO reported.
What’s next
Replays circulating online, some obtained by ESPN and shared by outlets covering the game, quickly sparked concern from fans, as reported by Yahoo Sports. The Jazz have not announced a timetable for further testing or a return to play and said the team will issue updates once medical staff complete their evaluations.
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