Utah Jazz

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (rest) won't be in the lineup on Saturday against Minnesota. After playing in every game since Dec. 18, Collins will sit out the matchup for rest purposes. With Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) also out, we should see plenty of Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks against the Timberwolves, with a sprinkle of Walker Kessler in between. Sensabaugh has been the most productive player of the three lately, although fantasy managers should tame their expectations, as it's meeting with the NBA's most efficient defense on Saturday.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) isn't ready to make his return to the lineup on Saturday against Minnesota, missing a sixth consecutive game. Utah's leading scorer remains on the shelf with a right quadriceps contusion. Markkanen's absence has boosted Brice Sensabaugh's role on the team, and the 20-year-old rookie has even begun to start games. He's been part of the first unit in each of the last four contests, averaging 11.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.5 assists in 28.3 minutes.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) will come out of the lineup on Friday against Atlanta. The 2021 Sixth Man of the Year has suffered a right groin strain. With Kris Dunn (rest) also out against the Hawks, Keyonte George and Collin Sexton look set for a massive workload against one of the weakest defenses in the NBA. Talen Horton-Tucker, who's been back in the rotation for the last few weeks, might get an extended opportunity to impress as well. Utah also plays on Saturday against Minnesota, meaning there's a high possibility Clarkson will miss multiple games.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quadriceps) will sit out a fifth consecutive game on Friday versus Atlanta. The 26-year-old has been struggling with a right quadricep contusion. Following Friday, his next chance to return comes against Minnesota on Saturday night. Markkanen participated in practice Thursday but at a limited capacity. Luka Samanic, Walker Kessler, and Brice Sensabaugh could see more action like they had seen in previous contests while the All-Star forward has been injured.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) did not practice with the team on Wednesday. In the aftermath of Tuesday's loss to the visiting Boston Celtics, Clarkson is tending to a right groin injury. It's unclear how much danger the status of the 31-year-old combo guard is in for Friday's game versus the Atlanta Hawks, but he should be considered questionable until the Jazz submit their official injury report. If Clarkson is unable to play, it would open up more minutes for Kris Dunn from Utah's second unit and further solidify the playing time of Collin Sexton and Keyonte George in the starting backcourt. After dropping at least 26 points with five threes in each of his past three healthy appearances, George will be a strong bet against a Hawks squad yielding the third-most fantasy points to opposing shooting guards.