Walker Kessler DVOA, Advanced Stats, & Fantasy Rankings

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.

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz centerWalker Kessler(shoulder) is available for Thursday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man missed two straight games due to a left shoulder contusion. Kessler is averaging 11.3 points and 11.4 rebounds per game, shooting a career-high 73 percent from the floor. Utah has been shorthanded during the last few games, but John Collins (illness) will also return after three consecutive contests this evening.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (shoulder) is listed as questionable ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The big man is in danger of missing a third straight game due to a left shoulder contusion. The Jazz have been shorthanded over the last few games with John Collins (illness) also sidelined. That means, Drew Eubanks, Kyle Filipowski, and Brice Sensabaugh have all been asked to play bigger roles in the rotation. That might happen again with Kessler and Collins both listed as questionable. If they sit, Sensabaugh probably has the highest ceiling but all three could make for low-end streaming options.