SEPTEMBER 23: The Jazz have waived Justice, according to the NBA’s transactions log.
SEPTEMBER 20: Justice has officially signed with the Jazz, the team confirmed in a press release.
SEPTEMBER 19: The Jazz are expected to sign free agent forward Keshawn Justice to an Exhibit 10 contract, reports Tony Jones of The Athletic (Twitter link).
Justice went undrafted in 2023 after five seasons at Santa Clara. He caught on with the Jazz’s Summer League squad and then spent his first professional season with the team’s G League affiliate, the Salt Lake City Stars.
In 31 Showcase Cup and regular season outings for the Stars, Justice registered averages of 8.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.4 assists in 23.8 minutes per game. He shot just 38.2% from the field, but made 39.0% of his three-point attempts and 75.0% of his free throws.
The Jazz’s deal with Justice suggests they likely plan on having him rejoin the Stars, who hold his NBAGL returning rights. Justice’s Exhibit 10 contract will put him in line to receive a bonus worth up to $77.5K (on top of his standard G League salary) if he spends at least 60 days with Utah’s G League squad.
Utah has one opening on its 21-man offseason roster, so no corresponding move will be necessary to make room for Justice.
Justice is served
He’s the Keyshawn to the Jazz serving Justice.