UTAH JAZZ NEWS

Utah visits Los Angeles on 11-game road slide

Utah will aim to break its 11-game road skid when the Jazz visit Los Angeles

APRIL 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out for Friday Clarkson (back) will not play Friday against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact This will be Clarkson's fifth game in a row on the shelf, and his 11th absence out of the past 12 outings. With no timetable being reported, it wouldn't be a surprise if Clarkson's season is over.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Friday Kessler (nose) will not play Friday against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Kessler suffered a nasal fracture Tuesday against the Cavaliers, but the Jazz will continue to monitor him closely for the swelling and inflammation. For now, Kessler can be considered questionable for Sunday against the Warriors. In the meantime, Omer Yurtseven could step into a larger role with John Collins (back) also sidelined.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Friday Collins (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Friday will mark Collins' third straight game on the sidelines, and with Walker Kessler (nose) set to join him on the inactive list, Taylor Hendricks and Omer Yurtseven could be headed for major minutes. Collins' next chance to play will come Sunday against the Warriors.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled to NBA The Jazz recalled Lofton from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.

Impact With the Stars' G League campaign over, Lofton and Darius Bazley are set to spend the remainder of 2023-24 with the Jazz. However, neither player has yet to make an appearance for Utah's NBA club.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to NBA The Jazz recalled Bazley from the G League's Salt Lake City Stars on Wednesday.

Impact With Salt Lake's G League season coming to a close, Bazley will spend the rest of the 2023-24 campaign in the NBA. However, the 23-year-old forward has yet to make an appearance for the Jazz.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Provides 12 points from bench Samanic ended with 12 points (3-6 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 5-7 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 19 minutes during Tuesday's 129-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact The Jazz utilized Samanic frequently toward the end of last season, and it's a similar script for the fourth-year pro during his 2024 campaign. The Croatian is far outside the realm of fantasy viability, but the Jazz are out of the playoff hunt and will explore their bench liberally as the season comes to a close.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Puts up 18 points in loss Hendricks chipped in 18 points (7-13 FG, 4-6 3Pt), three rebounds, one assist and two steals over 28 minutes during Tuesday's 129-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact Hendricks has proven valuable amid Lauri Markkanen's (shoulder) absence, and he put together his second consecutive 18-point outing in the loss to Cleveland. Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh were encouraging first-round hauls in the 2023 draft, and both players are reaping dividends as they take on increased roles at the end of the season.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Role continues to increase in loss Sensabaugh had 22 points (8-14 FG, 6-9 3Pt), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 129-113 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact It's very likely that we've seen the last of Lauri Markkanen (shoulder) this season, giving Sensabaugh all he can handle as his rookie season draws to a close. The Ohio State product put up 22 points for the second consecutive game, matching the season-high total he accumulated on Sunday.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Caris LeVert scores 26, leads Cavaliers to 129-113 victory over Jazz Caris LeVert scored 26 points and Jarrett Allen had 21 points and 12 rebounds, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 129-113

APRIL 3 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Cavs pin Jazz with 10th straight loss Jarrett Allen had 13 of his 21 points during a 40-point first quarter, Caris LeVert led a balanced attack with 26 points and the Cleveland C...

APRIL 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Out for remainder of game Kessler won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Cavaliers due to a nasal fracture. He will end the contest with six points (3-3 FG), one assist and one block in nine minutes.

Impact Kessler left Tuesday's contest with 5:22 remaining in the second quarter after being hit in the face and has been ruled out for the remainder of the game. Omer Yurtseven will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Kessler's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with the Clippers.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell out against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday

Donovan Mitchell is sidelined again for the Cleveland Cavaliers, sitting out a game against his former team

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not playing Tuesday Clarkson (back) won't play Tuesday against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Clarkson is set to miss a fourth consecutive game, and the 10th out of the Jazz's last 11 outings, with a nagging injury. The Jazz are already out of the playoff race, so it wouldn't be surprising if Utah ends up shutting down Clarkson for the rest of the campaign, though there haven't been any signs of that happening yet. His next chance to play will come against the Clippers on Friday.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out vs. Cavs Collins (back) won't play Tuesday against Cleveland, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Collins will miss his second straight contest while dealing with back spasms. Walker Kessler and Taylor Hendricks should continue to see more opportunities in Collins' absence.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz GM Justin Zanik to receive kidney transplant to treat polycystic kidney disease Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik plans to receive a kidney transplant to treat polycystic kidney disease, a genetic disorder that affects kidney fu...

APRIL 1 • USATODAY.COM

Finally, new Jazz GM Justin Zanik has the job he's been working toward Zanik's gone through a long and winding road to get to this point.

APRIL 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Jazz GM Justin Zanik to have kidney transplant "The support and the love that I've gotten from the Jazz and from the University of Utah has been unbelievable," Zanik said.

APRIL 1 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Logs eight points form bench Potter finished Sunday's 127-106 loss to the Kings with eight points (3-4 FG, 2-2 3Pt), four rebounds, one block and one steal in 20 minutes.

Impact The two-way player saw his minutes jump again off the bench, which is an important step toward viability for the team after wallowing in the G League for most of his pro career. The 6-10 Wisconsin product's contract expires in 2024, so he'll try to prove his worth with the team as the season comes to a close.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Scores career-high 22 points Sensabaugh provided 22 points (6-14 FG, 5-10 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds, three assists and two steals across 34 minutes during Sunday's 127-106 loss to Sacramento.

Impact With the season coming to a close, the Jazz will dive deep into their roster to see what they have, and Sensabaugh has benefited. The 2023 first-round pick has played with the first unit several times over the past couple of weeks thanks to Lauri Markkanen's (shoulder) absence, and he seems to have a secure future in Utah's future plans. Markkanen appears to be shut down for the season, so we will likely see some respectable stat lines from Sensabaugh as the season winds down.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Utah Jazz GM Justin Zanik is set for a kidney transplant Tuesday

Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik is set to have a kidney transplant Tuesday in a Salt Lake City hospital

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah takes on Cleveland, looks to end 9-game skid

Utah aims to break its nine-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Cleveland

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

See the Sacramento Kings play the Utah Jazz in Hello Kitty Night matchup The Sacramento Kings played the Utah Jazz in an NBA basketball game on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Golden 1 Center.

APRIL 1 • SACBEE.COM

The Triple Team: Jazz have allowed the most threes in the NBA. Why? It's a strategy thing — one I feel a little uncomfortable with. Plus, notes on Walker Kessler's passing and Brice Sensabaugh's 3-point game.

APRIL 1 • SLTRIB.COM