Top Jazz News
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Won't play Thursday
Clarkson (thigh) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Clarkson was questionable for Thursday's matchup and will officially be unable to suit up in the second half of the back-to-back set. Ochai Agbaji will start in his place Thursday, while Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker could also see increased roles.
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Jazz's Ochai Agbaji: Set to start Thursday
Agbaji will start Thursday against the Timberwolves, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Agbaji will enter the starting unit in place of Jordan Clarkson, who's out due to a thigh injury. Agbaji is averaging 5.8 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.3 blocks per game when deployed as a starter.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Available to play Thursday
Olynyk (shoulder) is available to play Thursday against the Timberwolves, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Olynyk was tabbed as a game-time call for this matchup, and he should provide a boost in the frontcourt against one of the best interior duos in the league in Karl-Anthony Towns and Rudy Gobert. A regular presence off the bench, Olynyk is averaging 7.4 points and 6.0 rebounds per game over his last 10 appearances.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Iffy against Minnesota
Clarkson (thigh) is questionable for Thursday's game versus Minnesota, David Locke of Utah Jazz radio reports.
Clarkson continues to deal with a nagging thigh injury but was able to suit up in the first leg of Utah's back-to-back Wednesday. If Clarkson is ruled out, Collin Sexton and Talen Horton-Tucker will likely receive extended minutes.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Questionable for Thursday
Olynyk (shoulder) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Timberwolves, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Olynyk continues to deal with a right shoulder strain, and his status for the second half of Utah's back-to-back set is up in the air. If he sits out Thursday, Omer Yurtseven and John Collins could see additional run.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Remains out Thursday
Dunn (personal) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Minnesota, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Dunn continues to tend to a personal matter and will be unavailable for a second consecutive matchup Thursday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his continued absence shouldn't impact Utah's rotation.
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Jazz's Luka Samanic: Cracks rotation in loss
Samanic amassed five points (2-2 FG, 1-1 3Pt), two rebounds and one block across six minutes during Wednesday's 105-91 loss to the Grizzlies.
Samanic slid into the rotation for just the seventh time this season, scoring five points in six minutes during garbage time. Given he has yet to play more than nine minutes in any game, Samanic can be safely ignored in all fantasy formats.
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Jazz's Walker Kessler: Blocks six shots Wednesday
Kessler recorded nine points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, six blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 105-91 loss to the Grizzlies.
Kessler continues to come off the bench, something that is likely to change sooner rather than later. Since returning from injury, he has blocked a total of 10 shots in three games, adding a combined 27 rebounds. After a slow start to the season, it appears that Kessler is fully healthy and looking a lot like the player we expected to see coming into the season.
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Jazz's John Collins: Scores team-high 17 points
Collins had 17 points (7-14 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds, one assist and one steal over 29 minutes during Wednesday's 105-91 loss to the Grizzlies.
Collins led the way for an understrength Jazz team, dropping a team-high 17 points. While he has scored double-digits in every game this season, his peripheral numbers have been a little underwhelming. As the 100th-ranked player in standard leagues, he is deserving of a roster spot. With that said, managers would love to see a bit more from him on both ends of the floor moving forward.
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Jazz's Omer Yurtseven: Still with starters
Yurtseven will start Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, David Locke of Utah Jazz Radio reports.
For a third straight game with Walker Kessler healthy, Yurtseven will start at the center position. While Kessler has been undergoing a ramp-up period after a lengthy absence, it's certainly notable that Yurtseven has remained ahead of him in the depth chart. In his only two starts this season, Yurtseven is averaging 6.5 points, 8.5 rebounds and 2.0 blocks across 24.5 minutes.
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Jazz's Walker Kessler: Coming off bench Wednesday
Kessler isn't in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, David Locke of Utah Jazz radio reports.
Kessler will come off the bench for the third straight contest, with Omer Yurtseven starting at center. Kessler played 26 minutes in his previous appearance and is being ramped up for a full workload.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Good to go Wednesday
Olynyk (shoulder) will play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Olynyk was upgraded to probable mid-day Wednesday after dealing with a strain in his right shoulder. Through 17 games, Olynyk is averaging 7.8 points and 5.8 rebounds over 21.6 minutes.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Officially good to go
Clarkson (thigh) is available for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies.
Clarkson has been upgraded from probable to available despite dealing with a right thigh contusion. The 31-year-old guard isn't expected to be on a minutes restriction.
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Jazz's Kelly Olynyk: Now likely to play Wednesday
Olynyk (shoulder) is probable for Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Olynyk has been upgraded from questionable to probable Wednesday despite dealing with a right shoulder strain. The veteran big man should continue to be one of Utah's primary options off the bench in the frontcourt.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Upgraded to probable
Clarkson (thigh) has been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Clarkson was listed as questionable on Utah's initial injury report, but he's trending in the right direction in the hours leading up to tipoff. He was productive in Monday's win over the Pelicans, tallying 16 points, 10 assists and four rebounds in 32 minutes.
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Jazz's Kris Dunn: Out for personal reasons
Dunn will not play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to personal reasons, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Dunn picked up a DNP-CD on Monday against the Pelicans, so his absence shouldn't have fantasy implications. Jordan Clarkson (thigh) is expected to return Wednesday, while Keyonte George, Talen Horton-Tucker and Collin Sexton will presumably handle sizable roles in Utah's backcourt.
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Team Statistical Rankings
| PTS/G | OPP PTS/G | |
|---|---|---|
| Team |
111.7 (22nd) |
118.7 (25th) |
Injuries
| Player | Injury |
|---|---|
| L. Markkanen SF Lauri Markkanen SF | Hamstring |
| J. Clarkson PG Jordan Clarkson PG | Thigh |
| K. Dunn PG Kris Dunn PG | Personal |
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