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2025-26

Performance Trend

Last 15 games — PTS per game

Contract Value

Salary

$1.2M

VFM

37.2

Salary Rank

#228

Value

Great Value

CourtVision Scouting Report

Elijah Harkless is a limited contributor for UTA — BIS 48 ranks below league average

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Executive Summary

Elijah Harkless is a player for the Jazz, ranking in the 47th percentile league-wide by Baseline Impact Score (48). In 20 minutes per game across 24 starts, Elijah produces 6.8/1.8/2.8 (pts/reb/ast). His season baseline is limited (BIS 48), but recent form has been dramatically better (LFI 99) — either a breakout is happening or this is a hot stretch that will cool.

Current Form & Trajectory

Live Form Index: 99 — elite recent performance, ranking top 5% of the league. Currently riding a hot streak (+56.3 LFI) that shows fragility markers. The elevated production may partly reflect favorable matchups or unsustainable shot-making luck (high-difficulty shots falling at above-expected rates). Worth monitoring over the next 5-10 games for regression. If this form sustains for another 10+ games, his BIS projects to rise from 48 into the 60-66 range.

Scoring & Shot Profile

The 25.0% three-point clip is a real weakness. Teams leave Elijah open beyond the arc, which shrinks the floor for the entire offense. Improving this to even league-average (36%) would transform his offensive ceiling. The 35.3% field goal clip is concerning — either the shot diet is too difficult, or finishing/touch needs work. This inefficiency costs the offense roughly 1-2 points of production per game.

Defensive Scouting Report

Defensive Reality Score (DRS 59) ranks right around league average among players. Functional wing defender who can hold up against most matchups. Not a stopper but won't be a liability. 1.2 SPG and 0.2 BPG.

Off-Ball Value

Gravity & Off-Ball Impact (GOI 41) ranks below league average among players.

The Verdict

Elijah fills a limited niche for the Jazz (BIS 48, below league average). His value is real but narrow — a developing piece who needs measurable improvement to hold a rotation spot on a contending team.

Projection

If Elijah's three-point shooting improves from 25% to league-average (36%), his BIS projects to jump from 48 to approximately 58.

Generated by CourtVision Intelligence Engine — based on current season metrics and game logs

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