Elijah Harkless, a two-way guard for the Utah Jazz, has been honored as the NBA G League Player of the Month for December. This marks his first such award in his G League career. His standout performances helped the Salt Lake City Stars secure a Winter Showcase championship.
On January 5, 2026, the Salt Lake City Stars announced that Elijah Harkless received the NBA G League Player of the Month award for December. The 6-3 guard from UNLV averaged impressive numbers across 10 starts, posting 28.0 points, 3.6 rebounds, 4.8 assists, and 1.7 steals in 29.3 minutes per game. He reached 20 or more points in nine games and surpassed 30 points on four occasions.
Harkless's peak came on December 31 against the Memphis Hustle, where he scored a game-high 39 points in a victory. He shot 14 of 22 from the field, including 5 of 8 from three-point range, and finished 3 for 3 at the free-throw line. He also contributed six rebounds, eight assists, and two steals.
During the Winter Showcase tournament, Harkless led the Stars in scoring with 28.3 points per game over three contests, totaling 84 points. He shot 45.5% from the field and went 16 for 16 from the line, while adding 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists. In the championship game, a 137-112 win over the Raptors 905, he tallied 25 points on 8-of-15 shooting, 3 of 6 from deep, and 3 of 3 free throws.
Originally from San Bernardino, California, Harkless has built a strong resume in the G League. He previously earned spots on the 2025 All-Winter Showcase Team, the 2024-25 Most Improved Player list, the Next Up Game during All-Star Weekend, and the 2024-25 All-NBA G League Second Team. This latest recognition underscores his growing impact in professional basketball.
