Utah Jazz DVOA, Stats, & NBA Rankings

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will not play on Sunday against Brooklyn. He will miss the second leg of a back-to-back due to back spasms. Markkanen's absence means Collin Sexton will be the only regular starter available for the contest. Players such as Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk will have expanded roles on Sunday, while veteran playmaker Patty Mills looks set to remain in the rotation. Following Sunday night, Utah will be off until Wednesday, which should help the team get back some bodies.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (rest) will not be in the lineup on Sunday against Brooklyn. Following a 31-minute outing against Phoenix on Saturday, the Jazz are resting the seven-foot giant. John Collins (hip) also remains out of the lineup, and several other frontcourt pieces are questionable for the contest. This could lead to Drew Eubanks and Micah Potter featuring heavily in the rotation. On paper, it's a good matchup for Utah's healthy big men, as Brooklyn allows the sixth-most fantasy points to opposing centers.

Utah Jazz forward/center John Collins (hip) remains out on Sunday versus the Nets. The 27-year-old has played in only one of Utah's previous 10 games. But he's listed as out due to injury management purposes, so it appears he's nearing a return. Fantasy managers have enjoyed Collins' production this season, with the veteran averaging 17.9 points, his highest mark since the 2019-20 campaign. In the meantime, Brice Sensabaugh (illness) and Kyle Filipowski (ankle) could see more minutes. But if neither of those players get on the floor, Micah Potter may get a few extra minutes of action, although not enough to warrant fantasy consideration.

Utah Jazz forward John Collins (hip) won't suit up versus the Phoenix Suns. The veteran has had his best season in years, averaging 17.9 points, his most since the 2019-2020 campaign, while logging 8.3 rebounds and 1.1 steals. The Jazz play the Nets on Sunday, and with Collins listed as out because of injury management purposes, it appears there's a chance he could return for that one. Brice Sensabaugh (illness) and Johnny Juzang (hand), who are both questionable, could see more work without Collins available. However, if they don't suit up, Kyle Filipowski, coming off an 11-rebound, two-steal, one-block effort versus the Heat, could be a streaming option for fantasy managers.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (foot) will remain sidelined for Saturday's game versus the Suns. The veteran has had a decent 2024-25 campaign, averaging 16.0 points and 3.8 assists. But he's already missed 14 games this season, including the previous three contests because of Plantar Fasciitis in his left foot. Utah could have used him in the lineup on Saturday, considering the Jazz also won't have John Collins (hip) and Keyonte George (heel). There's also a chance Johnny Juzang (hand) and Brice Sensabaugh (illness) won't suit up. With that in mind, Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen, combining for 46 points in a recent meeting with the Miami Heat, are must-start fantasy options. Isaiah Collier and Patty Mills could get more action. Although Collier and Mills could see an uptick in production, both players are risky for any fantasy setup, including for those participating in DFS contests.