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Cleveland takes on Utah, looks to halt 4-game skid

Cleveland is looking to stop its four-game slide with a win over Utah

14 HOURS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Boston plays Utah on 3-game win streak

Boston heads into a matchup with Utah as winners of three consecutive games

2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jazz take on the Wizards on 10-game slide

Utah aims to stop its 10-game skid when the Utah Jazz play Washington

4 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah takes on Chicago, looks to end 9-game slide

Utah aims to end its nine-game slide when the Utah Jazz take on Chicago

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Edwards drops 41 as Wolves win eighth straight, 128-102 over skidding Jazz

Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves won their eighth straight, beating the Utah Jazz 128-102

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah takes on Minnesota, looks to end 8-game slide

Utah aims to end its eight-game losing streak when the Jazz play Minnesota

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out at least two weeks The Jazz announced Friday that Collins underwent an MRI which confirmed a left lateral ankle sprain and he will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Impact Collins suffered his ankle injury during the fourth quarter of Wednesday's game versus the Grizzlies and had already been ruled out Friday. With the 27-year-old big man now set to miss an extended period, KJ Martin, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski are candidates to receive increased playing time.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Friday Collins is out for Friday's game against the Raptors due to a left ankle sprain.

Impact Collins provided 28 points (12-30 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 114-108 loss to Boston, and the veteran forward will be sidelined for this clash. It remains to be seen if he'll be avaliable for the upcoming back-to-back set against the Timberwolves and Bulls on Sunday and Monday, respectively.

MARCH 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kennard and Morant convert late 3-pointers to lead Grizzlies past Jazz 122-115

Luke Kennard scored 30 points and Ja Morant had 28, helping the Memphis Grizzlies top the Utah Jazz 122-115

MARCH 13 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Carries Utah on offense Collins provided 28 points (12-30 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two steals over 34 minutes during Monday's 114-108 loss to Boston.

Impact The Jazz turned out to be more competitive than expected in this tight loss to Boston, and Collins had a strong showing as a scoring weapon even if he needed 30 shots to score 28 points. The veteran forward, who was returning to the lineup following a five-game absence due to a back injury, should be one of Utah's go-to players on offense going forward, although given the Jazz's recent resting patterns, it's unclear if he'll be available on a regular basis. It wouldn't be surprising if he sits Wednesday's game against Memphis due to injury management.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to return Monday Collins (back) is available for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Collins has missed eight of the Jazz's last nine games due to low back injury management, but the veteran forward has been cleared to play Monday. He has played in just 12 games since the beginning of January, and over those outings he has averaged 20.7 points on 54.8 percent shooting, 8.0 rebounds, 1.1 assists and 1.5 blocks over 31.5 minutes per game.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Monday Collins (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact While Collins is in danger of missing a sixth straight game, his questionable tag is a sign of progress, as he's previously been deemed doubtful or ruled out on Utah's initial injury reports. KJ Martin has been starting at power forward in Collins' absence.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum's 40-point game

Boston hosts the Utah Jazz after Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in the Boston Celtics' 111-101 win against the Los Angeles Lakers

MARCH 10 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remaining out for Sunday Collins (back) won't play in Sunday's game versus the 76ers.

Impact Collins' absence streak will extend to five games Sunday due to lower back injury management. KJ Martin will likely continue to start in his absence. Collins' next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Boston.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Philadelphia, aims to break road losing streak

Utah aims to stop its 11-game road losing streak with a win against Philadelphia

MARCH 8 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out against Toronto Collins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Collins will miss a fourth straight game while dealing with a back issue. KJ Martin, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski to see more time on the floor in Toronto.

MARCH 6 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Toronto on 10-game road skid

Utah comes into a matchup with Toronto after losing 10 straight road games

MARCH 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Wednesday vs. Wiz Collins (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Collins is set to be out of action for the sixth time in seven games due to lower back injury management, and his next chance to see the floor is Friday against the Raptors. The Jazz will be shorthanded Wednesday due to the absences of Collins, Walker Kessler (rest), Lauri Markkanen (back), Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Collin Sexton (ankle). Expect the likes of KJ Martin, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, Johnny Juzang and others to see a heavy workload against Washington.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Washington, looks to end road skid

Utah is looking to break its nine-game road losing streak with a victory against Washington

MARCH 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Monday vs. Detroit Collins (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Collins will be sidelined for the fourth time in five games due to lower back injury management, and how he responds to the injury over the next couple of days will determine whether he'll be given the green light to play against the Wizards on Wednesday. KJ Martin and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates to enter the Jazz's starting lineup for Monday's game due to Collins' absence.

MARCH 4 • ROTOWIRE