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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.

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz forwardLauri 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, andBrice Sensabaughwill continue to have extra fantasy value with Markkanen sidelined this evening. Markkanen's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Charlotte Hornets.

Mark Medina of TheSportingTribune.com reports that Utah Jazz guardJordan 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.