Utah Jazz DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (quad) has been tagged as questionable ahead of their Monday night contest against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 26-year-old hasn't played since March 2 due to a right quadriceps contusion. After being named an All-Star last season for the first time, Markkanen was building upon that with another fantastic season this year but continues to have some health issues that keep him off of the court. Due to the health issues with the entire team, the Jazz have leaned in even more to the youth movement. If Markkanen has to be sidelined again, Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh will both likely remain in the starting five.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (groin) has been ruled out for a second consecutive game as the team gets ready to face Minnesota on Saturday night. The versatile scorer is battling a groin strain. With Clarkson absent, Johnny Juzang logged a career-high 25 minutes on Friday against Atlanta, posting 19 points off the bench. Meanwhile, Utah's starting backcourt of Collin Sexton and Keyonte George combined for 35 shot attempts and 46 points. Producing offense will be much harder for them on Saturday against an elite defensive team like the Timberwolves, but they will be heavily involved in the attack and should get to solid numbers again.

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.