Georges Niang still rehabbing foot, return not imminent

Dec 16, 2025 6:21 PM

Georges Niang’s wait to make his season debut will continue.

The Jazz said in a press release that the veteran forward is still working through his rehabilitation process and will remain out for at least two more weeks, which is when he’s scheduled to be re-evaluated.

While the team noted that Niang is making progress, he’s not yet close to returning to game action.

The injury dates back more than 11 weeks, when Utah first disclosed that Niang suffered a stress reaction in the fourth metatarsal of his left foot during offseason workouts.

Since then, the Jazz have consistently described his recovery as moving in the right direction, but without a clear timeline, keeping him sidelined for the foreseeable future.

Niang, a former second-round pick in 2016, has built a reputation around the league as a reliable floor spacer.

Over his career, he’s knocked down nearly 40 percent of his three-point attempts, and last season he averaged 9.9 points and 3.4 rebounds across 79 games split between Cleveland and Atlanta while shooting efficiently from all levels.

After being dealt from Atlanta to Boston in July, Niang was rerouted to Utah in August as part of a salary-clearing move.

He’s playing on an expiring contract that will pay him $8.2 million in 2025/26, making his health and eventual return an important factor for both Niang and the Jazz moving forward.