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The Utah Jazz announced centerWalker Kessler (thumb) is unavailable to suit up for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man is a late scratch due to a left thumb strain. Kessler will have some time to recover from the injury with the upcoming NBA All-Star break. His next chance to return to action is February 21st against the Thunder. With Kessler on the shelf, Kyle FilipowskiandMicah Potter will soak up the extra minutes at center during this evening's contest.

Utah Jazz forwardKenyon Martin Jr.(conditioning) is sidelined for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. After being traded to the Jazz recently acquired, the 24-year-old is, and he has yet to make his debut with his new squad. He's been held out of the lineup due to return to competition reconditioning. His next opportunity to debut in a new uniform comes after the entire All-Star break versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 21st.

Utah Jazz guardJordan Clarkson (foot) won't suit up Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to left foot plantar fasciitis injury management. Clarkson will sit out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back after finishing with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes in a 131-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. With the 32-year-old out and Collin Sexton(ankle) still sidelined, Keyonte George will have plenty of extra scoring opportunities on Thursday.