Utah Jazz Make Swift Move to Recall Hendricks and Clayton Jr from G League
The Utah Jazz have made a surprising and rapid decision, recalling two of their promising talents from the Salt Lake City Stars just days after sending them down to the G League. In a move that reflects the organization’s confidence in their young players, Taylor Hendricks and Walter Clayton Jr. have been summoned back to the main roster.
This unexpected call-up, shared through an official team announcement, highlights the Jazz’s commitment to developing their talent while also addressing immediate roster needs. The team tweeted, “We have recalled Walter Clayton Jr and Taylor Hendricks from the @slcstars #TakeNote,” signaling their intent to integrate these players back into the NBA fold.
Hendricks and Clayton Jr. were initially assigned to the Stars earlier this week, but their quick return suggests that the Jazz coaching staff sees potential for immediate contributions at the NBA level. Fans are eager to see how these young athletes will impact the team’s performance moving forward.

