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Walker Kessler • C • Jazz

Walker Kessler Sidelined For Season Finale Against Minnesota

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (concussion) is unavailable for Sunday's season finale matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Kessler has been in the NBA's concussion protocols since April 3, and Sunday's game will be the fifth in a row he's missed. Kyle Filipowski will see an expanded role during the Jazz season finale. Filipowski finished with a double-double in a 145-111 loss to the Thunder on Saturday. He's started 10 consecutive games averaging 14.8 points, 10.8 boards, 1.9 assists, 1.3 threes, 1.2 steals, and 1.0 blocks and could be a solid fantasy option against the Timberwolves.

4 days ago

Kenyon Martin Jr. • SF • Jazz

Kenyon Martin Jr. Unavailable For Season Finale

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (illness) will not suit up on Sunday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Due to an illness, the 24-year-old will be out of action for the fifth straight game. Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh will likely see several extra minutes during the Jazz season finale with Martin out and several other players sidelined. Martin finishes the 2024-25 regular season with averages of 6.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest in 43 outings.

4 days ago

John Collins • PF • Jazz

John Collins Out Again On Sunday

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (ankle) won't suit up for Sunday's regular-season finale matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collins will miss his 16th consecutive contest due to a lingering left ankle issue. Since the start of the new year, he has been on the floor for only 14 games. The 27-year-old veteran forward averaged 19.0 points, 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 1.0 steals, and 1.0 blocks per contest in just 40 games during the 2024-25 campaign.

4 days ago

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Sidelined For Sunday's Season Finale

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Sunday's matchup, Markkanen will have missed 12 consecutive contests to close out the season due to a left knee injury. Since the start of 2025, the 27-year-old has sat out 28 games going into Utah's season finale. He finishes out the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 31.4 minutes per game during 47 appearances.

4 days ago

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Isaiah Collier Unavailable For Season Finale

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) will be out of action for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Collier will miss his third straight game due to a hamstring injury. The 20-year-old rookie averaged 8.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 0.9 steals per game in 71 outings this season. Keynote George will likely be the Jazz starting point guard for Sunday's contest instead of Collier. George posted 12 points, one rebound, eight assists and one steal during his last appearance against the Thunder on Friday.

4 days ago

Isaiah Collier • PG • Jazz

Isaiah Collier Could Miss Another Game

Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (hamstring) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Collier missed Wednesday's game due to a hamstring injury and he appears to be in danger of missing a second game because of it. His absence allowed for Keyonte George to move into the starting five. He finished with 18 points, six rebounds, and six assists in 34 minutes of action. George has been playing a bigger role lately with 31 minutes or more in five of his last six games. He'd certainly have increased fantasy value if Collier remains out for another game.

6 days ago

Walker Kessler • C • Jazz

Walker Kessler Out Against Pacers

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (nose, concussion) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Indiana Pacers. Kessler is currently in the NBA's concussion protocols, meaning he could miss a significant amount of time. The 23-year-old big man is averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks across 58 appearances this season. With Kessler out of action, Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh will likely be called upon to take on most of the Jazz front-court minutes this evening.

Apr 4

Kenyon Martin Jr. • SF • Jazz

Kenyon Martin Jr. Ruled Out Friday With Illness

Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (illness) will not suit up on Friday against the Indiana Pacers due to an illness. Lauri Markkanen (knee) and John Collins (ankle) have been ruled out for at least a week, so that means the vacant minutes should move down to Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh. Both can be solid streamers in a pinch, especially Filipowski, who has started in each of the last six games and averaged 14.2 points, 9.8 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 1.2 steals, and 1.7 threes per game.

Apr 4

Cody Williams • SF • Jazz

Cody Williams Out On Monday

Utah Jazz forward Cody Williams (illness) will not play on Monday against the Charlotte Hornets. He is battling an illness, and the team has ruled Williams out for Monday's contest after initially listing him as questionable. Williams' exit from the lineup opens up a spot in the starting unit. Utah will roll out Isaiah Collier, Brice Sensabaugh, Johnny Juzang, Kenyon Martin Jr., and Kyle Filipowski to start the game. Sensabaugh, who has shot an impressive 50.6 percent from deep on 5.3 attempts this month, will benefit the most from Williams' absence.

Mar 31

Collin Sexton • PG • Jazz

Collin Sexton Won't Play On Monday Night

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (pelvis) won't play on Monday against the Hornets. The Jazz have plenty of names listed on Monday's edition of the injury report, with Lauri Markkanen (knee), Jordan Clarkson (foot), Walker Kessler (rest), Cody Williams (illness), and John Collins (ankle) all ruled out. As a result, Keyonte George and Isaiah Collier should lead the way on the scoring end, with an uptick in production expected from Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, and Svi Mykhailiuk.

Mar 31

Walker Kessler • C • Jazz

Walker Kessler Misses Friday's Game

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Denver Nuggets. The team has downgraded his status from questionable to out. This is another boost for Kyle Filipowski, who has already had a larger role in the rotation due to the absences of John Collins (ankle) and Lauri Markkanen (conditioning). Filipowski put together a full line in Thursday's defeat to the Houston Rockets, finishing with 16 points, seven rebounds, four assists, two blocks, and two steals. With Kessler out, we may also see more of Brice Sensabaugh and Kenyon Martin Jr. in Friday's game.

Mar 28

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Sidelined Again On Friday

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old will miss his sixth consecutive contest for conditioning purposes. Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, and Brice Sensabaugh will continue to have extra fantasy value with Markkanen sidelined this evening. Markkanen's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Charlotte Hornets.

Mar 28

Jordan Clarkson • SG • Jazz

Jordan Clarkson Sidelined For Remainder Of Season

Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports that Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will miss the remainder of the season after having a procedure to address the plantar fasciitis in his left foot. The 32-year-old was removed from the Jazz injury report on Sunday and played against the Cavs, posting 10 points, three rebounds, two assists, and one block across 22 minutes, but he hasn't suited up since. He had been out of action for over two months dealing with the foot injury. Clarkson only played in 37 games in the 2024-25 campaign, posting averages of 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 3.7 assists across 26.0 minutes per contest.

Mar 27

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out For Fifth Consecutive Game

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) will not be available on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. He has recently missed time due to an illness and is now working on his conditioning to return to game shape. Markkanen will be out for a fifth consecutive game. Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, and Brice Sensabaugh will continue to have extra fantasy value on Thursday night. The former two have recently been part of the starting unit, although Williams has struggled to make a positive impact, shooting 34.1 percent from the field this month.

Mar 27

Jordan Clarkson • SG • Jazz

Jordan Clarkson Out Against Rockets

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will miss a second consecutive game on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. He continues to be troubled by a left foot injury, which has limited the veteran scorer to just 37 appearances in 2024-25. The Jazz backcourt will continue to lean on Isaiah Collier, Collin Sexton, and Keyonte George. Collier scored a team-high 21 points in their last game against the Memphis Grizzlies, but Sexton and George have shown more consistency in their performances throughout the season.

Mar 27

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Will Not Play Against Grizzlies

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss additional time and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2023 All-Star will sit out a fourth consecutive game. It's the second straight game he will miss due to an illness. Utah has no interest in winning and will continue to give opportunities to younger players for the remainder of the season. Markkanen's absence opens the door for Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, and Kenyon Martin Jr. to take on larger roles in the rotation. Filipowski stands out as the best fantasy option, as he has joined the starting unit, where he averages 13.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.

Mar 25

Jordan Clarkson • SG • Jazz

Jordan Clarkson Unavailable On Friday

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Boston Celtics. In an unsurprising move, Clarkson will take a seat as the Jazz continue to tank. The 31-year-old is dealing with left foot plantar fasciitis, so hopefully rest will help him. His next chance to get on the court will be Sunday against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Svi Mykhailiuk and Isaiah Collier should see increased roles with Clarkson on the sideline. Collier is the much better streaming choice between the two players for Friday's slate.

Mar 22

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Set To Miss Another Game On Friday

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (personal) will miss his 24th game of the season on Friday as the team has ruled him out for personal reasons against the Boston Celtics. The youth movement has been in full effect for the Jazz as they try to inch closer to better odds for the number-one draft pick. John Collins (ankle) has also been ruled out of this game, so the starting frontcourt will likely continue to feature Walker Kessler, Kyle Filipowski, and Cody Williams. Filipowski would be the best streaming option as he's enjoyed a great March with averages of 15.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the floor and 43.1% from three.

Mar 21

John Collins • PF • Jazz

John Collins Out Again On Friday Against Celtics

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (ankle) will miss his fifth consecutive game on Friday while he continues to suffer from a sprained left ankle. The Jazz have fully embraced the youth movement as they head towards better odds in the draft lottery. Since Lauri Markkanen (personal) is also out, Walker Kessler and Kyle Filipowski will likely remain in the starting five like their last game. Filipowski is available in a wider range of leagues and just posted 21 points, four rebounds, and two assists in their last game against the Washington Wizards.

Mar 21

Lauri Markkanen • PF • Jazz

Lauri Markkanen Out Against Wizards

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (personal) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. He is tending to a personal matter and will exit the lineup after playing in each of the last four games. Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, and Micah Potter could all see an uptick in minutes due to Markkanen's absence. Sensabaugh can heat up in a hurry and could do big damage against a team that allows a league-high 120.5 points per game.

Mar 19

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