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Alec Burks | Guard

Team: Utah Jazz
Age / DOB:  (22) / 7/20/1991
Ht / Wt:  6'6' / 211
College: Colorado
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Alec Burks scored 15 points in the first half of Monday's loss to the Blazers, finishing with 20 points and three boards in 25 minutes.
He's been extremely aggressive lately and 10 of his 11 shots came from within nine feet tonight. Burks is shooting 51.7 percent over his last five games while averaging 17.4 points, 3.6 boards, 3.0 assists and 1.0 triples in 29.8 minutes. He's starting to heat up and is worth owning in standard leagues despite the lack of steals right now. Dec 9 - 11:48 PM

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Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks continued to play well off the bench on Saturday with 19 points, four boards, five assists and one 3-pointer on 6-of-12 shooting in 37 minutes.

He looks much better in a lot of areas. Burks has always been able to get to the basket, but he really had issues finishing. The 22-year-old guard looked like he was trying to get on the highlight reel two weeks ago with some wild layups, and now he's going straight to the basket more and it's helped him convert more shots from short range. He's been a complete player over his last five with averages of 16.0 points, 3.6 boards, 4.0 assists, 0.4 steals 1.2 triples and 1.8 turnovers on 48.3 percent from the field and 81.8 percent from the charity stripe. Fantasy owners in standard leagues should probably pick him back up.
Dec 8 - 12:55 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks scored 16 points on 6-of-16 shooting (including a three) with three rebounds, three assists and two steals in 28 minutes off the bench on Friday.

Burks has made some noise over the past week with averages of 30 minutes, 15.3 points, 1.3 treys, 3.5 boards, 3.8 assists, 0.5 steals and 0.3 blocks, which makes him a late round value over that span. He'll have to work hard to keep up the bigger popcorn numbers because he traditionally hasn't accumulated defensive stats or 3-pointers.
Dec 7 - 4:36 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks hit 4-of-10 shots for 11 points, five rebounds and three assists in 27 minutes on Wednesday.

Burks had been cooking coming into this one, scoring 16, 13 and 21 points in his previous three games, and was far from terrible tonight. If you're holding a player you want to cut, Burks is getting close to 30 minutes a night right now, meaning he can probably help most fantasy teams.
Dec 5 - 12:25 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks put up his third consecutive encouraging outing on Monday with 21 points, three rebounds, four assists, one block and three 3-pointers on 7-of-11 shooting in 32 minutes.

His minutes are on the rise thanks to better shot selection and taking much better care of the ball. Clearly the presence of Trey Burke has helped Burks and playing on the wing has helped him settle in and play within himself. He hasn't registered a steal in any game of his last five games, but he should be able to average over one per game as long as he's playing 30 minutes per night. The 22-year-old guard is worth a look in standard leagues.
Dec 3 - 1:52 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks hit 5-of-9 shots and a 3-pointer for 13 points, three rebounds and five assists in Saturday's win over the Suns.

Burks had 16 points off the bench on Friday and may be getting ready to get hot again. The 32 minutes he played on Saturday were his most since Nov. 2 and also marks the first time he hit at least 50 percent of his shots in a game since Nov. 1. He could be earning back the trust of the coaching staff, meaning you should put him on your radar.
Dec 1 - 12:27 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks scored 16 points off the bench on Friday, hitting 5-of-12 shots (6-of-7 FTs) with five rebounds and zero assists in 24 minutes.

Burks went empty in the defensive columns and we need to see him produce at this level or better a bunch before we'll recommend an add in most formats.
Nov 30 - 4:42 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks played just 16 minutes off the bench on Wednesday, scoring eight points with one rebound, one assist, one steal and two blocks on 3-of-6 shooting.

He turned the ball over an unacceptable four times, which hasn't really been a big issue for him. Shooting has been the problem and tonight was the first night in which he shot at least 50 percent from the field since Nov. 2. Burks clearly looks like a loser with the return of Trey Burke, so his standard-league owners might want to make a move for someone else. We'll let you know if get is able to actually capitalize on his opportunity in the future.
Nov 21 - 1:27 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks hit rock bottom for owners in the Jazz's 98-87 blowout loss to the Warriors on Monday, missing all five of his field goal attempts to finish with two points on free throws, two rebounds, three assists and a steal in 23 minutes.

Strange as it sounds considering how badly Trey Burke played in the preseason and Summer League, but the Jazz need him back in the worst way. Burks will probably have his name called at some point down the road, but owners in 12-14 team leagues can move on at this point.
Nov 19 - 12:42 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks started at point guard in Friday's loss to the Spurs, scoring 12 points on 5-of-12 shooting (including a three) with zero rebounds, four assists and one steal in 29 minutes.

Burks had his hands full with Tony Parker and dealt with foul trouble, as well. Nothing he did tonight suggested that he was imminently going to turn the corner, and while he has some stash appeal it's not enough that owners should pass on hot free agents in 12-14 team formats.
Related: Gordon Hayward
Nov 16 - 4:08 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks will start at point guard against the Spurs on Friday.

The Jazz aren't getting anything out of the position right now and this is a great place for Burks to jumpstart his game. He has been very inconsistent this season but has flashed some potential, so he's worth keeping an eye on and maybe even adding if he does well. Just realize that Trey Burke is coming back soon and Burks will need to take a step forward before he's worth owning in standard leagues.
Related: John Lucas
Source: Jody Genessy on Twitter
Nov 15 - 7:29 PM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks' cold spell continued in Monday's 100-81 loss to the Nuggets, shooting 2-of-9 from the field for seven points with five boards, one assist and no turnovers in 31 minutes.

He's shot just 31.5 percent from the field and is slumping on offense. On his shots from within eight feet prior to tonight, Burks shot just 45.5 percent, which is down from the 50.9 last season. He's always been able to get to the basket and he should get his shot to fall soon enough. His owners should stick with him in standard leagues unless it's to grab a hot free agent.
Nov 12 - 1:46 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks hit 4-of-10 shots and two 3-pointers for 17 points, three rebounds and four assists in Saturday's ugly loss to the Raptors.

The Jazz are now 0-7 and Burks has been inconsistent thus far, struggling to make shots more often than not. We still like him as a sleeper, but all he's done this season is tease his owners, causing them to bench him on big nights and play him when he posts a dud. But with the Jazz reeling and ancient Richard Jefferson still in the starting five, there's a chance a lineup change could help Burks' outlook.
Related: Richard Jefferson
Nov 9 - 9:48 PM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks couldn't buy a bucket against the Bulls on Friday, shooting 3-of-13 from the field for 10 points with one board, one assist, four steals and one 3-pointer in 29 minutes.

The steals were nice, but he's mired in a bit of a shooting slump. In his last four games, Burks is shooting just 33.3 percent from the field. He is still getting shots and has been charged with most of the responsibilities with the second unit, so he's worth holding in most leagues.
Nov 9 - 1:52 AM
Alec Burks - G - Jazz

Alec Burks played 22 minutes against the Celtics on Wednesday, turning the ball over four times with eight points, four boards and one steal on 4-of-9 shooting.

He played 34 minutes on Saturday, 28 minutes on Tuesday and now he played a season-low 22 tonight. Burks hasn't exactly had the look of a guy that is going to have a breakout season, but he still has the opportunity. His owners should give him a little leash with the lack of depth on Utah, unless it's to pick up a hot free agent.
Nov 7 - 12:45 AM

Depth Charts

All Positions
PosRoleName
PG1Trey Burke
2John Lucas
3Diante Garrett
SG1Gordon Hayward
2Alec Burks
3Brandon Rush
4Ian Clark
SF1Richard Jefferson
2Travis Leslie
PF1Marvin Williams
2Jeremy Evans
3Mike Harris
C1Derrick Favors
2Enes Kanter
3Rudy Gobert
4Andris Biedrins