Utah Jazz agree to two-way deal with Creighton guard Trey Alexander

Utah is continuing to build its bench options ahead of the next NBA season, reaching an agreement on a two-way contract with Trey Alexander, a guard who starred at Creighton before turning pro. The move, reported by Jake Fischer and echoed across NBA coverage, is the latest Jazz offseason signing aimed at creating a flexible rotation piece while keeping roster spots available for further development.

Alexander, listed as a 6-foot-5 guard, comes to Utah after time with both the New Orleans Pelicans and the Denver Nuggets. Per reporting that looked at his recent NBA usage, he has appeared in 33 total games across the past two seasons, with a small recent sample that showed shooting efficiency of 51.4 percent from the field and 50 percent from three. Those numbers are not large enough to treat as a complete projection, but they align with the reason teams take chances on two-way wings and guards who can fit multiple styles on the perimeter.

From a roster-planning standpoint, the Jazz view two-way deals as a way to add upside without committing a full guaranteed roster slot. Sports Illustrated’s Jazz coverage described the deal as Utah’s second two-way addition of the offseason, placing Alexander among the group competing for minutes at the bottom of the rotation. The same report also framed the agreement as Utah filling out all three two-way openings heading into the next year.

The Jazz’s signing pattern reflects a broader approach: prioritize players with a workable skill set for the backcourt, then use the two-way structure to decide quickly who can handle higher-leverage responsibilities in practice, in the G League environment, and during end-of-bench NBA stretches. For Alexander, that opportunity matters because his pro resume has been built in bursts, meaning the next phase is about translating limited NBA minutes into consistent availability and role clarity.

Utah’s emphasis on guards with shooting and positional adaptability is especially relevant as the team refines its starting unit and its surrounding depth. Two-way signings will not solve every team-building issue by themselves, but they can reduce gaps created by lineup volatility. If a two-way player gives Utah competent minutes early in the season, the front office gains options later, including more leverage for internal development and a clearer picture of who deserves additional runway.

For Alexander personally, the two-way contract also sets a concrete test: can he scale his scoring and spacing skills from small windows into a steadier role. The reported shooting splits suggest he can make perimeter shots, but Utah will be watching for the parts that are harder to capture in box-score summaries, such as defensive positioning, ball-handling at game speed, and whether he can run an offense effectively when paired with different combinations.

What to watch next is how Utah uses Alexander during training camp, how he fits into guard depth behind the main roster, and whether he earns more reliable game exposure as the rotation firms up. With two-way roles often influenced by late-season needs and injury swings, the early signs from practice and preseason settings will carry extra weight in determining whether this remains a depth bet or becomes a recurring contributor.