Markelle Fultz and Kennedy Chandler looking for a second chance with Raptors and Jazz
A former No. 1 overall pick and a second-round pick, both trying to prove they have what it takes to make it in the NBA
Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) drives the ball toward the basket while guarded by Toronto Raptors guard Markelle Fultz (20) during an NBA game held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Every year in March, across the NBA, there are players that get their first crack at NBA life in the form of 10-day contracts. Usually, the players are former second-round picks that weren’t on NBA rosters by the time their rookie seasons began, or they’re undrafted players that have created some buzz in the G League.
But there is a smaller group of players that also are looking to take advantage of 10-day deals in the latter days of the NBA season. Players who were once on NBA teams but fell out of of the league, look to make comebacks and make the most of any bit of playing time they can get their hands on. That’s the case for two of the players that faced each other at the Delta Center on Monday night: Markelle Fultz and Kennedy Chandler.
Utah Jazz guard John Konchar (55) goes up for a shot while guarded by Toronto Raptors guard Jamal Shead (23) during an NBA game held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Toronto Raptors guard Markelle Fultz (20) controls the ball while guarded by Utah Jazz guard Kennedy Chandler (0) during an NBA game held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Utah Jazz guard Ace Bailey (19) celebrates his 3-pointer against the Toronto Raptors during an NBA game held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2026.
| Isaac Hale, Deseret News Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts after a play against the Utah Jazz during an NBA game held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Utah Jazz forward Kyle Filipowski (22) backs down Toronto Raptors forward Sandro Mamukelashvili (54) as Filipowski makes his way toward the basket during an NBA game held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2026. | Isaac Hale, Deseret News Utah Jazz guard John Konchar (55) drives the ball past Toronto Raptors guard Gradey Dick (1) during an NBA game held at the Delta Center in Salt Lake City on Monday, March 23, 2026.
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