UTAH JAZZ NEWS

Lauri Markkanen - Ruled out Monday Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact The Jazz play three more times this week after Monday's contest, so Markkanen's fantasy managers will hope for a quick recovery. With Markkanen out, Simone Fontecchio and Rudy Gay could step up for the Jazz. His absence also opens increased work for Kelly Olynyk, Ochai Agbaji and Talen Horton-Tucker.

MARCH 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers News: Talen Horton-Tucker Reflects On Motivation After Being Traded By LA The 2020 champ has had an erratic season in Utah.

MARCH 20, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Lakers News: Talen Horton-Tucker Reflects On Motivation After Being Traded By LA The 2020 champ has had an erratic season in Utah.

MARCH 20, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jazz to host Kings in continuation of wild series If the past repeats itself, NBA fans are in for a treat when the Sacramento Kings visit Salt Lake City on Monday night to take on the Utah J...

MARCH 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Lauri Markkanen - Questionable Monday Markkanen (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Kings, Utah beat writer Ryan Miller reports.

Impact Markkanen missed a game on March 5 with the back issue, and while he played in the next five games, it appears it's still giving him some trouble. He'll test how he's feeling at Monday's shootaround, but if he's not able to give it a go, that would open up minutes for Simone Fontecchio and Rudy Gay. Ochai Agbaji and Talen Horton-Tucker would also stand to see a bump in usage sans Markkanen.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Clarkson - Remains out Monday Clarkson (finger) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Kings, Ryan Miller of KSL.com reports.

Impact Clarkson continues to deal with a sprained finger and will be sidelined for a sixth consecutive game. Ochai Agbaji should continue to see increased run in his absence, while Kris Dunn and Johnny Juzang could also see a few extra minutes.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Grant Williams After Missed Opportunity Against Utah Jazz: "That's Probably the Most Frustrating Thing as a Player" Grant Williams has held the fate of a game in his hands numerous times this season. The most recent instance came in the Boston Celtics’ 118...

MARCH 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Utah Jazz's 'senior council members' pave the way for comeback vs. Celtics Two players on the Utah Jazz approached coach Will Hardy with the idea of giving a mothballed 1-3-1 zone scheme another try, and it played a...

MARCH 19, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Ochai Agbaji - Encouraging line in victory Agbaji notched 16 points (6-11 FG, 4-8 3Pt), one rebound and three assists over 36 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Celtics.

Impact Agbaji put together a sold shooting performance, which was sorely needed amid Jordan Clarkson's (finger) absence. The highly-touted Kansas product started the past eight games with mixed results, but Saturday's effort was the best stat line of the group. The slashing sharpshooter depends on success beyond the arc to pad his scoring, and although he's shot only 32.1 percent from downtown during his starting stint, his overall three-point percentage in his rookie season is about four points higher.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler - Swats shot to seal win Kessler racked up 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-5 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 34 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 win over Boston.

Impact Kessler blocked his third shot of the game in the final moments, denying Grant Williams a potential game-winner. The rookie cemented his role as Utah's starting center back in January, and he's recorded 13 double-doubles since taking over the job permanently. Kessler averages 2.3 blocks per game, good enough for fifth in the league, but he's averaged 2.9 swats per game over 26 games as a starter.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen - Scores team-high 28 points Markkanen logged 28 points (10-23 FG, 4-12 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and three assists in 35 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 victory over the Celtics.

Impact Markkanen played a key role in overcoming a 19-point deficit in the second half. The Arizona product has almost single-handedly propelled the Jazz into playoff contention, and his recent five-game run has been superb, save a poor shooting performance against the Hornets a week ago. Despite that subpar performance, Markkanen averaged 28.6 points, 8.4 rebounds and 2.2 assists over his last five games.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Danny Ainge, now the Jazz's CEO: 'I root hard for the Celtics' During the Celtics' visit to Utah, the former Boston player and executive talked about how he tried to bring Joe Mazzulla to the Jazz.

MARCH 19, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Kings play the Jazz, aim for 4th straight victory

Sacramento will try to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Utah

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jazz storm back from 19-point deficit, nip Celtics Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points with 10 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz rallied late to take a 118-117 victory over the Boston Celtics on Satur...

MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Celtics Discuss What Went Wrong on the Final Play in Their Loss vs. the Jazz At the end of the Celtics’ 118-117 loss to the Jazz on Saturday, they had two chances in the final 35 seconds to regain the lead. On Boston’...

MARCH 19, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Markkanen's scoring, Kessler's block lifts Jazz past Celtics

Lauri Markkanen scored 28 points and Walker Kessler had a game-saving block to help the Utah Jazz to a 118-117 comeback win over the Boston Celtics

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Celtics' Marcus Smart, Al Horford ruled out vs. Jazz Starters Marcus Smart and Al Horford will be among the Boston players sitting out when the Celtics visit the Utah Jazz on Saturday night.

MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jordan Clarkson - Downgraded to out Clarkson (finger) will not play in Saturday's game against the Celtics.

Impact Clarkson will miss a fifth straight contest with a sprained finger despite logging a full practice Friday and initially being tabbed questionable. His absence will allow more opportunities for Ochai Agbaji, Johnny Juzang and Kris Dunn on Saturday. Clarkson's next chance to play will come Monday against the Kings.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On Second Night of a Back-to-Back, Celtics Down Three Starters vs. Jazz Friday night in Portland, the Celtics improved to 3-1 on their six-game road trip, earning a 126-112 win over the Trail Blazers. The victory...

MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Jarrell Brantley - Inks 10-day deal with Jazz Brantley was signed to a 10-day contract with the Utah Jazz on Saturday.

Impact Brantley returns for his second term with the Jazz, spending two seasons as a two-way player for the franchise before joining the Australian National Basketball League for the 2022-23 campaign. Brantley averaged 15.7 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.5 steals this season in the NBL but will face an uphill battle to find playing time in Utah.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz host Celtics to tip off tough stretch of games What seemed improbable heading into the season for the Utah Jazz and even less likely after they traded three more key players in February a...

MARCH 18, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM