Utah Jazz DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) will not suit up against Miami on Thursday. He has appeared in only one of the last eight games and will miss another due to a hip issue. Collins' absence will likely allow Johnny Juzang to continue his run as a starter. The sweet-shooting UCLA product has averaged 11.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists, with 2.3 made three-pointers as a starter. Collins will get his next chance to return on Saturday versus Phoenix.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been upgraded to available ahead of Tuesday's game against the Atlanta Hawks. Markkanen is back in the lineup after sitting out their last game due to back spasms. Both Johnny Juzang and Micah Potter figure to have reduced roles with Markkanen back in the mix. Fantasy managers in season-long formats can go ahead and get Markkanen back in their lineups on Tuesday. The 27-year-old has been in a bit of a shooting slump over the last few games.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) missed Sunday's win with back spasms, but he is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game in Salt Lake City when the Jazz take on the Hawks. Markkanen has been a key contributor when available for Utah but has been limited to 28 games. When available, he has produced 19.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 0.8 steals per game. If Markkanen is available, he could get a heavy workload since Jordan Clarkson (foot), Keyonte George (heel), and John Collins (personal) are all out. If Markkanen joins them on the sideline, there will be even more usage available for the young Jazz players like Isaiah Collier, Brice Sensabaugh, and Kyle Filipowski, while Collin Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk also help carry the load

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (personal) won't face his former team on Tuesday when the Jazz host the Hawks. Collins has played just one game since December 21 after missing five games with a hip contusion before returning on Saturday and then missing Sunday's game with a personal matter that will also keep him away from the team on Tuesday. On Sunday, Micah Potter started in his spot against the Jazz and had three points, two rebounds, a steal, and a block in 21 minutes. Off the bench, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski both had big games with Sensabaugh scoring a team-high 27 points after scoring 34 points on Saturday night in Miami. Sensabaugh was the Jazz's first-round pick in 2023, and he should continue to get a chance to showcase his upside while Collins, Jordan Clarkson (foot), and Keyonte George (heel) are all sidelined.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) had an MRI on Monday that confirmed a torn left plantar fascia, and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks, according to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News. Clarkson has battled foot issues much of the season and has played just 22 games with three starts. He has been effective when available, producing 16.0 points, 3.8 assists, and 3.4 rebounds in 25.5 minutes per game. While he is out, Collin Sexton and Brice Sensabaugh should each get big fantasy boosts. Sensabaugh was the team's first-round pick in the 2023 NBA Draft and has caught fire with 37 and 27 points in his last two games. The second-year wing should get plenty of action in the second unit for as long as Clarkson is sidelined.