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UDOKA AZUBUIKE
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2.0 RPG •
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0.2 APG
Out again Friday Azubuike (ankle) remains out Friday against the Timberwolves, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports reports.
Impact Azubuike is practicing in full but isn't ready to make his season debut. He may end up in the rotation for the rebuilding Jazz at some point, but he'll have to contend with Walker Kessler, Kelly Olynyk, Jarred Vanderbilt and others.
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Set to miss season opener Azubuike (ankle) is out for Wednesday's matchup with the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Despite returning to full practices recently, Azubuike continues to miss game action while recovering from right ankle surgery. It is unclear how long it will be until Azubuike makes his season debut, but in his absence, Walker Kessler and Kelly Olynyk will operate as Utah's top two centers.
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To remain out Friday Azubuike (ankle) won't play in Friday's preseason finale against the Mavericks, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Despite being a full participant in Thursday's practice, Azubuike will remain sidelined for Utah's preseason finale as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury. It's unclear how Azubuike will fit into the rotation once he's fully healthy, but given the progress he's made in practice, there's a decent chance he'll be available for next week's regular-season opener against the Nuggets.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Minimal minutes expected Friday Azubuike (ankle) indicated after Thursday's practice that he doesn't anticipate playing much, if at all, in Friday'spreseason finale versus the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt L...
Impact Azubuike has been sidelined since last season with an ankle issue, but he was a full participant in Thursday's practice. While that does bode well for his availability to open the season, he still needs to get his legs back under him. Azubuike figures to provide frontcourt depth once he's fully healthy.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Fully participates in practice Azubuike (ankle) fully participated in Thursday's practice session, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Impact Azubuike hasn't yet taken the court during the preseason, and it's not yet clear whether he'll be available for Friday's exhibition matchup against the Mavericks. However, his participation in Thursday's practice session bodes well for his availability ahead of Wednesday's regular-season opener against the Nuggets.
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Remains out Tuesday Azubuike (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against San Antonio, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Impact Azubuike has yet to make his preseason debut, and he'll have only one more opportunity to do so before the regular season begins. He remains without a firm return timetable and has yet to receive clearance for 5-on-5 work.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Tuesday Azubuike (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's preseason matchup against the Spurs, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Impact Azubuike will miss a third straight preseason contest as he continues to work his way back from ankle surgery. It's also unclear if he'll be able to play in the team's final preseason contest against Dallas on Friday.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Tuesday Azubuike (ankle) won't play in Tuesday's game against Portland, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact The center will remain on the sidelines for the team's second preseason matchup. Azubuike still hasn't been cleared to resume 5-on-5 work, and there hasn't been any update as to when the Kansas product will be able to do so.
OCTOBER 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not playing Sunday Azubuike (ankle) won't play Sunday against the Raptors, according to Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Impact Azubuike underwent season-ending surgery at the end of March to repair multiple ankle and foot ligaments, and while there hasn't been a lot of clarity regarding his recovery process, he is not ready to return to court yet. Azubuike has garnered a small role with Utah in each of his first two NBA seasons.
OCTOBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Still not cleared for 5-on-5 Azubuike (ankle) continues to progress, but he hasn't been cleared for 5-on-5 work ahead of training camp, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact Azubuike underwent season-ending surgery at the end of March to repair multiple ankle and foot ligaments in an effort to stabilize his Subtalar joint. The surgery appears to have been a success, but the backup big man is still a few steps away from being ready for game action. Azubuike has garnered a small role with Utah in each of his first two NBA seasons, but when healthy, he'll have an opportunity to compete for a larger role with Ruby Gobert no longer in the picture.
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