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Utah Jazz forward Kenyon Martin Jr. (conditioning) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder. He has missed two months of action due to a stress reaction in his left foot. While with the Philadelphia 76ers at the start of the season, Martin Jr. averaged 6.4 points and 3.0 rebounds in 20.0 minutes. He may receive more playing opportunities on a rebuilding team like the Jazz. However, Martin Jr. might need time to shake off some rust, and the team could initially limit his workload following his long injury layoff.

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz guardCollin Sexton (ankle) will remain sidelined for Friday's matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder. This will mark his seventh straight absence due to a left ankle sprain. His next chance to suit up comes on Saturday against Houston.With Sexton still out of action and no timetable for his return, Svi Mykhailiukand Isaiah Collier will likely continue to see more minutes on the floor during Friday's contest.

The Utah Jazz announced centerWalker Kessler (thumb) is unavailable to suit up for Thursday's matchup with the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man is a late scratch due to a left thumb strain. Kessler will have some time to recover from the injury with the upcoming NBA All-Star break. His next chance to return to action is February 21st against the Thunder. With Kessler on the shelf, Kyle FilipowskiandMicah Potter will soak up the extra minutes at center during this evening's contest.

Utah Jazz forwardKenyon Martin Jr.(conditioning) is sidelined for Thursday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. After being traded to the Jazz recently acquired, the 24-year-old is, and he has yet to make his debut with his new squad. He's been held out of the lineup due to return to competition reconditioning. His next opportunity to debut in a new uniform comes after the entire All-Star break versus the Oklahoma City Thunder on February 21st.

Utah Jazz guardJordan Clarkson (foot) won't suit up Thursday against the Los Angeles Clippers due to left foot plantar fasciitis injury management. Clarkson will sit out the second leg of Utah's back-to-back after finishing with 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists in 29 minutes in a 131-119 win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Wednesday. With the 32-year-old out and Collin Sexton(ankle) still sidelined, Keyonte George will have plenty of extra scoring opportunities on Thursday.