KJ MARTIN NEWS

Returns with six-point game Martin (elbow) recorded six points (2-6 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds and three assists across 19 minutes in Sunday's 120-91 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Martin made his return after missing the Jazz's last four games due to elbow bursitis, but even though Lauri Markkanen (illness) sat out a third straight contest, head coach Will Hardy elected to bring Martin off the bench. Starters Kyle Filipowski (29 minutes) and Walker Kessler (31 minutes) ended up seeing the bulk of the playing time in the frontcourt, resulting in Martin having to settle for a light role. Unless he can capture a consistent 25-plus-minute role, Martin will likely struggle to provide enough value to warrant rostering outside of deeper leagues.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Getting green light Martin (elbow) is available for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Martin has been cleared to suit up after missing four straight games, and he may be thrust right into the starting lineup, as Lauri Markkanen (illness) and John Collins (ankle) are both out. Martin has played at least 26 minutes 12 times this season, averaging 10.3 points, 4.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 stocks during those contests.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Sunday Martin (elbow) has been listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Cavaliers.

Impact Martin has missed the last four games for the Jazz and is in danger of missing a fifth straight game due to an elbow issue. If he can't play against Cleveland, Utah will likely turn to Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang to help shoulder the load.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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

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

3 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Friday Martin (elbow) will not play in Friday's matchup with Boston, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Martin will now miss four straight games due to his elbow injury. With Lauri Markkanen (personal) also ruled out, Utah will likely look to Kyle Filipowski to start again, with Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang taking on elevated roles off the bench.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Boston plays Utah on 3-game win streak

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

5 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Wednesday Martin (elbow) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Martin will miss his third consecutive contest due to right elbow bursitis. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against the Celtics. Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams are candidates for a bump in minutes.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz take on the Wizards on 10-game slide

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

MARCH 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out Monday Martin (elbow) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Bulls.

Impact Martin will miss both halves of Utah's back-to-back set, and his next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Washington. Martin had carved out a consistent role, averaging 27.0 minutes over a nine-game stretch (eight starts). However, since the Jazz were fined for resting healthy players, they've had more bodies available recently, limiting Martin's role over his last three appearances to 15.7 minutes a night.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

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

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Sunday Martin (elbow) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Martin popped up on the injury report due to right elbow soreness, and with the Jazz playing a back-to-back set, he would also be in jeopardy of missing Monday's game against the Bulls. Micah Potter, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang are in line to see their minutes increase Sunday due to Martin's absence.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy Sunday Martin (elbow) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact The right elbow soreness is a new concern for Martin, who has made 13 consecutive appearances since the All-Star break. The 24-year-old forward has struggled while coming off the bench in his last three outings, during which he has averaged 0.7 points, 1.3 rebounds and 1.3 assists while shooting 14.3 percent from the field across 15.7 minutes per contest.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Barnes and Quickley each score 20 points to help Raptors beat Jazz, 126-118

Scottie Barnes had 20 points and 10 rebounds, Immanuel Quickley also scored 20 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Utah Jazz 126-118 on Friday night

MARCH 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Season-high workload Sunday Martin contributed 14 points (5-8 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 3-3 FT), seven rebounds, three assists and two blocks in 36 minutes during Sunday's 126-122 loss to the 76ers.

Impact The 36 minutes represented Martin's biggest workload of the season, and the fifth-year forward may finally be 100 percent after missing nearly two months due to a stress reaction in his left foot that he developed just before Christmas. He's started eight of the last nine games while Lauri Markkanen (back) and John Collins (back) have been on the shelf, and while he's averaged a modest 8.8 points, 4.1 boards, 1.4 assists and 0.7 threes in 27.0 minutes over that stretch, Martin is capable of finding another gear if he can stay healthy.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in starting five Sunday Martin is in Utah's Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times against New Orleans on Sunday.

Impact Martin came off the bench during Friday's 117-116 win over the Timberwolves, but he will enter the starting five Sunday due to the absence of John Collins (back). Martin started in three straight games in February, during which he averaged 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 30.3 minutes per contest.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Coming off bench Friday Martin is not in Utah's starting lineup against Minnesota on Friday.

Impact Martin and Brice Sensabaugh will retreat to the bench Friday due to John Collins (back) and Collin Sexton (ankle) both returning from injuries. Martin has started in Utah's last three games, and over that span he has averaged 11.3 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 30.3 minutes per contest while shooting 53.8 percent from the field.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

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FEBRUARY 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Pops for 16 in Wednesday's loss Martin contributed 16 points (6-10 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds and four assists in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 loss to Sacramento.

Impact The 16 points were Martin's best effort yet since joining the Jazz. The fifth-year forward is already on his fourth NBA team, but Martin is being given a chance to carve out a regular spot in Utah. He's started three straight games with John Collins (back) on the shelf, averaging 11.3 points, 5.0 boards, 2.3 assists and 1.0 threes in 30.3 minutes a contest while shooting 53.8 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 27 • ROTOWIRE

Scores 11 points Saturday Martin provided 11 points (5-9 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 0-2 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 29 minutes during Saturday's 124-115 victory over the Rockets.

Impact Playing in just his second game for the Jazz since being traded by the 76ers on Feb. 5, Martin was thrust into the starting lineup Saturday due to the absences of Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Collin Sexton (ankle). It was the first time Martin reached double-digit points since Dec. 13 and was one of six Jazz players to reach that mark in Saturday's win. It remains to be seen whether Martin will stay in Utah's starting five for Monday's game against Portland.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday vs. Houston Martin is in the Jazz's starting lineup against the Rockets on Saturday, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.

Impact Martin was traded by the 76ers to the Jazz on Feb. 5, but it wasn't until Friday's loss against the Thunder that he made his debut for Utah. That was mostly due to a left foot stress reaction that had kept him off the floor since Dec. 23, but he has spent the past couple of weeks getting his conditioning back up NBA-level speed. With Jordan Clarkson (foot) and Collin Sexton (ankle) both out Saturday, head coach Will Hardy has opted to insert Martin into the starting lineup alongside Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler in the front court. Prior to his injury, Martin averaged 6.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, 0.8 assists and 0.7 blocks over 19.8 minutes per game while shooting 61.6 percent from the field.

FEBRUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Cracks rotation in team debut Martin (foot) tallied two points (1-3 FG, 0-2 3Pt), one steal and one block across 16 minutes in Friday's 130-107 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Martin saw his first game action since Dec. 23, which came as a member of the 76ers. The fifth-year forward had been out for more than a month with a left foot stress reaction, but he appeared to be close to full health before the 76ers traded him Feb. 5 to the Pistons, who shipped him to Utah a day later. The Jazz gave Martin some additional time to adjust to his new surroundings and get reconditioned before the 24-year-old finally made his team debut coming out of the All-Star break. While his production wasn't noteworthy, Martin was included in the rotation ahead of both Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang, neither of whom played in coach's decisions. Martin could see his minutes pick up in Saturday's game against the Rockets if the Jazz elect to rest one or both of Lauri Markkanen and John Collins in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

FEBRUARY 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available to debut Friday Martin (reconditioning) is listed as available for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Martin is available to make his Jazz debut after missing significant time due to a stress reaction in his left foot and reconditioning. The 24-year-old last played Dec. 23 as a member of the Sixers, and it wouldn't come as a surprise if he's limited during his debut. Martin averaged 6.4 points, 3.0 rebounds and 0.8 assists in 20.0 minutes per game over 24 appearances with Philadelphia.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Martin (conditioning) has been upgraded to questionable for Friday's game against Thunder, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Martin is ramping up his activity following an extended absence with a stress reaction in his foot, but he'll have a chance to make his Jazz debut Friday. If Martin is not ready to play against Oklahoma City, the likes of Cody Williams, Johnny Juzang and Brice Sensabaugh should remain regular members of Utah's rotation.

FEBRUARY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining sidelined Martin (conditioning) is out for Thursday's game versus the Clippers.

Impact Martin hasn't played since Dec. 23 and will continue to sit out Thursday due to a return to competition reconditioning. However, Martin will have the entire All-Star break to gear up for a return against the Thunder on Feb. 21.

FEBRUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Still out Wednesday Martin (return to competition reconditioning) won't play in Wednesday's game versus the Lakers.

Impact Martin will continue to sit out Wednesday as he works his way back into game shape. The 24-year-old forward's next chance to suit up is Thursday's matchup with the Clippers.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE