UTAH JAZZ NEWS

Lauri Markkanen - Double-double in loss Markkanen had 19 points (6-15 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 10 rebounds, two steals and an assist over 32 minutes in Wednesday's 130-114 loss to the Kings.

Impact Markkanen earned his first All-Star nod in the 2022-23 season after averaging a career-best 25.6 points per game while shooting 49.9 percent from the field. He wasn't able to reach that mark in Utah's season opener, though it was a night in which the Jazz found themselves in a double-digit deficit entering halftime. Markkanen will look to get himself and the Jazz back on track Friday at home against the Clippers.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Clarkson - Leads Jazz in scoring Clarkson had 24 points (8-16 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), six assists and four rebounds over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 130-114 loss to the Kings.

Impact Clarkson got off to an efficient start to his 2023-24 campaign by leading the team in scoring, made field goals and made free throws. He did cough the ball up twice, though his teammates Kris Dunn and Collin Sexton combined for seven of the team's 14 turnovers on the evening. Clarkson shifted into the starting lineup last season after winning the Sixth Man of the Year award for the 2021-22 campaign and held onto that role despite the Jazz trading for Sexton. Clarkson will look to help the team get their first win of the season Friday against the Clippers.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Double-double in Jazz debut Collins registered 15 points (6-11 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and a steal over 31 minutes in Wednesday's 130-114 loss to the Kings.

Impact After being involved in trade rumors for years, Collins was acquired by the Jazz in June to pair next to All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen. He had a strong showing in his Utah debut when he led the team and rebounds and scored the third-most points behind Jordan Clarkson (24 points) and Markkanen (19). He'll look to help the Jazz get their first win of the year Friday when they face the Clippers at home.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Simone Fontecchio - Coming off bench in opener Fontecchio won't start Wednesday's game against the Kings, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Fontecchio drew the starting nod during Utah's preseason finale; however, he'll return to the bench as expected for the regular-season opener. Last season, Fontecchio played 14.7 minutes per game across 52 games. However, the additions of John Collins, Taylor Hendricks and Brice Sensabaugh could mean fewer opportunities for Fontecchio in 2023-24.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ochai Agbaji - Won't start in opener Agbaji isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Agbaji will return to the bench Wednesday with Utah's regulars returning to the lineup. As a rookie, Agbaji averaged 7.9 points, 2.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists in 20.5 minutes across 59 appearances.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Headed to bench Sexton isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

Impact Sexton will be replaced by Jordan Clarkson in the starting lineup Wednesday. Sexton is expected to be Utah's primary backup point guard this season.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Officially starting Collins is part of the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Sarah Todd of Deseret News reports.

Impact As expected, Collins will slot into Utah's starting lineup at power forward between Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. While it's unclear how he'll fit into the offensive pecking order, it's likely Collins will receive more opportunities than he did back in Atlanta.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Purple or black? Utah Jazz owner Ryan Smith weighs in on the future of his team's fashion Jazz owner Ryan Smith spoke to media on Tuesday about the team's vision for its color scheme moving forward.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Utah Jazz add broadcast broadcast options in western states The Utah Jazz have added broadcast options in Idaho, Wyoming and some other western states.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Johnny Juzang - Available against Sacramento Juzang (quadriceps) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's game versus the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Juzang is available for Wednesday's season opener after missing the entire preseason with a quadriceps injury. As a two-way player, Juzang will split time between the NBA and G League this season.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Olynyk - Good to go Olynyk will be available for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Like several others on the Jazz, Olynyk was rested for the preseason finale on Oct. 19. The Jazz are much deeper in the frontcourt this season due to the arrival of John Collins and Taylor Hendricks, but Olynyk is still expected to be in the rotation.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen - Cleared to play Markkanen will be good to go for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Markkanen was rested for the preseason finale Oct. 19, but he wasn't carrying an injury. He's expected to spend more time at small forward this season with the arrival of John Collins and Taylor Hendricks, but he'll still be the focal point of the offense.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Clarkson - Good to go Wednesday Clarkson (rest) isn't on the injury report for Wednesday's season opener against the Kings.

Impact Clarkson will return to action for Wednesday's season opener after missing Utah's preseason finale for rest purposes. The veteran guard is expected to start alongside Talen Horton-Tucker in the backcourt.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Off injury report Collins is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Ben Anderson of KSL Sports reports.

Impact Collins was rested for the preseason finale back on Oct. 19, but there are no injuries to report. Collins had a very underwhelming preseason, averaging 7.7 points and 4.0 rebounds in 20.5 minutes through three contests.

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 24, 2023

Jazz host the Kings for season opener

The Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings for the season opener

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kings, Jazz tip off season looking to build off 2022-23 Two Western Conference teams that made impressive strides in the right direction last season will begin the 2023-24 campaign against each ot...

OCTOBER 24, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

What will it take for the Jazz to get to the postseason? 4 things to watch They have a young team at the core, but the Jazz want to make the playoffs. What needs to happen for Utah to slip into the postseason?

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Why the Hawks are in good shape after trading John Collins The Hawks dealt John Collins to the Utah Jazz this offseason after years of trade speculation, but will the team regret it?

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • NBA.COM

Simone Fontecchio - Scores 11 points Thursday Fontecchio delivered 11 points (3-7 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds, two assists and a steal across 27 minutes in Thursday's 116-113 preseason loss to the Kings.

Impact With Lauri Markkanen, John Collins and Kelly Olynyk resting, Fontecchio got the start Thursday. Fontecchio delivered a decent stat line, but he continues to struggle with his shot, and until he can improve his three-point shooting, his upside will be minimal. Fontecchio will be playing as the backup to Markkanen, who's the go-to player for Utah's offense.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Talen Horton-Tucker - Scores team-high 26 points Horton-Tucker notched 26 points (10-19 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), five rebounds, eight assists and two steals across 31 minutes in Thursday's 116-113 preseason loss to the Kings.

Impact Horton-Tucker has always been a player who can make a massive two-way impact and performances such as Thursday's one back that notion up. However, he has yet to deliver these numbers on a consistent basis during the regular season. He's slated to open the 2023-24 campaign as a starter in the backcourt alongside Jordan Clarkson, so he'll have another shot to see if he can reach his potential while holding an expanded role.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Goes for 24 points Sexton contributed 24 points (11-16 FG, 2-3 3Pt, 0-1 FT), five rebounds and five assists across 25 minutes in Thursday's 116-113 preseason loss to the Kings.

Impact Sexton got the start in the preseason finale since the Jazz rested several expected starters, and he made the most of the opportunity, leading the team in scoring with efficient shooting. Sexton is likely to open the season as the main backup guard due to his ability to play both positions, but he should have decent fantasy upside in that role if he's able to log around 25 minutes per game on a consistent basis.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Johnny Juzang - Still sidelined Juzang (quadriceps) didn't play in Thursday's 116-113 preseason loss to Utah.

Impact Juzang continues to deal with a quadriceps injury he suffered during Summer League action. Given he didn't play at all during the preseason, his status for the regular season seems murky, at best. Even when he's healthy, the second-year wing will presumably spend most of the 2023-24 campaign in the G League.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler, 3-point shooter? Jazz center breaks down the tweaks to his form Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler spent the summer working with a couple of coaches on adjusting the full-body mechanics of his jumper, in an...

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM