DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Wed 11/20/24 5:44 PM

The Jazz waived Preston (calf) on Wednesday, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
Preston remains out indefinitely due to a significant left calf strain. In a corresponding move, the Jazz signed David Jones to a two-way deal. Preston will likely have to prove he's healthy before he gets another contract.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Wed 10/2/24 1:16 PM

Preston (personal) will be a full participant in training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Preston missed back-to-back games to end Summer League action due to personal reasons, but he's ready to roll for camp. The Jazz signed Preston to a two-way contract over the offseason, and it's likely that he spends most of his time in Salt Lake to open the 2024-25 season.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Sun 7/21/24 4:59 PM

Preston (personal) has been ruled out for Sunday's Summer League matchup against the Pistons.
EDGE Analysis
Preston will miss back-to-back games to end Summer League action due to personal reasons. The 2021 second-round pick signed a two-way contract with Utah this offseason after appearing in seven contests for the Jazz last season.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Thu 7/18/24 4:16 PM

Preston is out for Thursday's Summer League game versus the Clippers due to personal reasons, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
EDGE Analysis
Preston will miss Thursday's contest, but it is unclear if he will be out for the remainder of the Las Vegas Summer League. Going into his third season, Preston is unlikely to receive a significant role for the Jazz.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Sat 4/6/24 5:41 AM

Preston chipped in six points (3-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), four rebounds, six assists and one steal across 17 minutes during Friday's 131-102 loss to the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Preston spent a couple of weeks back in the G league but he returned to the Jazz. and put up a solid total in garbage time. The Ohio product failed to catch on with the Clippers, but he's enjoyed a productive career in the G League and definitely has the skills to jump to the next level. His future with the Jazz will largely depend on Jordan Clarkson (back) and Collin Sexton's contracts for 2024-25.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Mon 1/8/24 11:06 PM

Preston will sign a two-way contract with the Jazz, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
EDGE Analysis
The Jazz waived Josh Christopher in a related move to clear up a two-way roster slot. Preston has been a standout for the Memphis Hustle in the G League, holding averages of 14.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 8.4 assists, 2.2 steals and 1.0 blocks in five regular-season games.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Wed 10/18/23 7:19 PM

Preston was waived by the Grizzlies on Wednesday.
EDGE Analysis
Preston signed a contract with the Grizzlies just two days ago, and while the details of the deal weren't announced, it's expected that the team will retain his G League rights for the upcoming campaign.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Mon 10/16/23 10:30 AM

Preston signed a one-year contract with the Grizzlies on Monday.
EDGE Analysis
Memphis didn't disclose the terms of Preston's contract, but he's presumably joining the club on an Exhibit 10 deal, which will allow the Grizzlies to retain his G League rights when he's most likely waived ahead of the regular season. A 2021 second-round pick of the Clippers, Preston missed his entire first professional season while recovering from foot surgery and played in just 14 games at the NBA level in 2022-23.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Wed 7/12/23 6:08 PM

Preston tallied 13 points (5-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds and five assists in 27 minutes during Wednesday's 83-74 Summer League win over the Clippers.
EDGE Analysis
Preston led his team in assists and tied Kobe Brown and Kenneth Lofton with a game-high 10 rebounds in Wednesday's win. Preston made just 14 appearances for the Clippers in 2022-23 but has been the team's starting point guard throughout the Summer League.

DTDJason Preston
PG FA
Tue 3/21/23 12:58 PM

Preston finished with 16 points (6-17 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), five rebounds and one assist in 29 minutes during Monday's 108-101 loss to the Memphis Hustle.
EDGE Analysis
Even though Preston finished as the second-leading scorer for Ontario, he struggled mightly from the field. He missed 11 shots, including six from behind the arc. Expect him to bounce back next game as one of the main offensive weapons for Ontario.