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Utah Jazz power forward John Collins (hip) is doubtful for Utah's New Year's Day matchup against the Knicks. Collins has missed four straight games with a left-hip contusion, and he looks likely to miss a fifth. In the four games he missed, the Jazz used a variety of starting lineups, giving time to Micah Potter, Svi Mykhailiuk, Cody Williams, and Johnny Juzang. Juzang started on Monday in the last game Collins missed and had a strong outing with 14 points, four rebounds, and an assist in 23 minutes against the Nuggets. Collins' absence would also open up more usage for Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen in the front court.

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (hip) has been ruled out for the team's Monday night contest against the Denver Nuggets. This will be his fourth missed game with a hip contusion that he suffered against the Brooklyn Nets on December 21. Walker Kessler will likely see some added minutes along with rookie Cody Williams. Kessler posted a double-double with 11 points and 11 rebounds against the 76ers on Saturday while Williams had six points, five rebounds, and one assist.

Utah Jazz forward/centerJohn Collins(hip) will not be playing against the Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday. Collins has been suffering from a hip contusion and will miss his second consecutive contest. With the 27-year-old absent, Micah Potter will likely see more minutes and scoring opportunities than usual. In his last outing against the Cavs on Monday, he played 26 minutes with 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. Potter could have another productive game Thursday going against a terrible Blazers defense.

On Thursday, Utah Jazz guardJordan Clarkson(foot) will not suit up against the Portland Trail Blazers. Clarkson had been sidelined earlier in the season for seven straight games due to left foot plantar fasciitis. He likely re-injured his left foot. While the 32-year-old guard is out, Brice Sensabaugh, Svi Mykhailiuk, Isaiah Collier, and Johnny Juzang would like to see more minutes on the court versus the Trail Blazers.

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) is questionable for Thursday's matchup against Portland. He's dealing with a hip contusion and might be absent for a second straight game. As a result of Collins' absence, Micah Potter hopped into the starting five for Monday's clash with Cleveland. He put in a good performance in 26 minutes with 11 points, seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and one block. The Trail Blazers' defense is horrible, and they struggle to rebound the ball, so Potter will find himself in a perfect spot for another productive outing if he continues to fill in for Collins.