Oklahoma City faces Utah, aims to break home losing streak
Oklahoma City heads into a matchup with Utah after losing three home games in a rowMARCH 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Two NBA long shots that can make a playoff run
Two NBA teams currently out of the playoffs could be dangerous in the postseason, writes FOX Sports' Ric BucherMARCH 2, 2023
NBA roundup: Spurs top Jazz, end 16-game skid Keldon Johnson scored 25 points, including several big buckets down the stretch, to help the San Antonio Spurs snap a 16-game losing streak...
MARCH 1, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Talen Horton-Tucker - Strong run continues Tuesday Horton-Tucker amassed 16 points (7-14 FG, 2-3 3Pt), three rebounds, three assists, three blocks and one steal across 30 minutes during Tuesday's 102-94 loss to the Spurs.
Impact Horton-Tucker continues to serve as the primary ball-handler for the Jazz, affording him plenty of run on a nightly basis. Often seen as a potential 12-team asset, this is the first time Horton-Tucker has been able to string together more than two or three games of value. Collin Sexton (hamstring) is going to miss at least another week of action, meaning Horton-Tucker should be added everywhere for now.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Simone Fontecchio - Remains in rotation Tuesday Fontecchio logged zero points (0-7 FG, 0-5 3Pt), two assists and one steal in 20 minutes during Tuesday's 102-94 loss to San Antonio.
Impact Fontecchio saw meaningful minutes for the seventh time in his past eight games, although his production tells another story. While he has been able to crack the rotation, his value remains limited, and that's putting it nicely. He is outside the top 400 over the eight-game span and can clearly be ignored in basically every fantasy format.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kris Dunn - Stays relevant Tuesday Dunn ended with 11 points (4-7 FG, 3-3 FT), one rebound, three assists and two steals across 26 minutes during Tuesday's 102-94 loss to San Antonio.
Impact Dunn was solid off the bench once again Tuesday, continuing to push for a permanent contract. Now on his second straight 10-day deal, Dunn has thrived as the backup point guard thanks to Collin Sexton's (hamstring) injury. A known defensive specialist, Dunn has been able to chip in on the offensive end over the past three games, an element of his game that could certainly do with some refining. Although his ROS value is unknown, he is worth grabbing for now, even in standard formats.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
San Antonio Spurs vs Utah Jazz - Full Game Highlights | February 28, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season
MARCH 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Spurs snap 16-game losing streak with victory over Jazz
Keldon Johnson scored 25 points and the San Antonio Spurs snapped a 16-game losing streak, beating the Utah Jazz 102-94 on Tuesday nightMARCH 1, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ochai Agbaji - Won't return against San Antonio Agbaji is out for the remainder of Tuesday's game versus the Spurs due to a right lower leg contusion, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
Impact Agbaji tallied nine points, one assist, one rebound, one steal and one block in 19 minutes before exiting Tuesday's game. Talen Horton-Tucker and Kris Dunn are candidates to see extended minutes in his absence. Agbaji's status for Friday's matchup with the Thunder is uncertain.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ochai Agbaji - Draws the start Agbaji will start Tuesday against the Spurs, per Eric Walden of the Salt Lake Tribune.
Impact Jordan Clarkson (right thumb sprain) is sitting this one out, allowing the rookie to make his third career start. Agbaji was trending up even before this news, scoring in double figures in three straight games.
MARCH 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz coach Will Hardy eager to face Spurs, Gregg Popovich again Similar to his Utah Jazz predecessor, Quin Snyder, Will Hardy is a product of the Gregg Popovich NBA coaching tree.
FEBRUARY 28, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Collin Sexton - Out at least another week Sexton (hamstring) has been ruled out for Tuesday's matchup against the Spurs and is set for another evaluation in a week, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Impact Sexton has already missed back-to-back games following the All-Star break due to a left hamstring injury and is slated to miss at least four more contests. Jordan Clarkson (thumb) is also out for Tuesday's matchup, so Kris Dunn, Frank Jackson, Talen Horton-Tucker and Ochai Agbaji are all candidates for increased roles versus San Antonio.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Clarkson - Ruled out Tuesday Clarkson has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Spurs due to a right thumb sprain.
Impact Clarkson was held in check Saturday against San Antonio, logging nine points, seven assists, three rebounds and a steal in 33 minutes. He's dealing with a thumb issue following the matchup and will be forced to miss at least one game. Talen Horton-Tucker, Ochai Agbaji and Kris Dunn are candidates to see additional playing time Tuesday.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
New Hawks coach Snyder facing difficult midseason transition
Atlanta Hawks general manager Landry Fields says Quin Snyder was the only candidate he interviewed after firing Nate McMillan last weekFEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Micah Potter - Produces double-double in G League Potter (elbow) played 36 minutes and scored 17 points (7-16 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 1-1 FT) to go with 14 rebounds, six assists and one steal Saturday in the G League Salt Lake City Stars' 1...
Impact One of Utah's two two-way players, Potter made his first appearance for either the G League or NBA squad since Jan. 21 after a month-long recovery from surgery to address loose bodies in his right elbow. As his huge minutes total suggests, Potter didn't seem to be limited from a conditioning standpoint. The second-year center is expected to see most of his opportunities in the G League moving forward now that he's healthy again.
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
AT&T SportsNet — which currently airs Utah Jazz games — is preparing to shut down AT&T SportsNet is telling teams that it works with that they want to get out of the business entirely. How does it impact the Jazz?
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM
Quin Snyder finalizes deal to coach again In early June, Quin Snyder stepped down as Utah Jazz head coach. Almost nine months later, the former four-year Duke basketball guard (1985-...
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
San Antonio faces Utah, looks to end road losing streak
San Antonio will try to break its 18-game road slide when the Spurs visit UtahFEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks hire former Jazz coach Quin Snyder Apr 2, 2022; San Francisco, California, USA; Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder reacts during the first half against the Golden State Warriors...
FEBRUARY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Hawks hire Snyder as coach to replace fired McMillan
Quin Snyder has been hired as the Atlanta Hawks coachFEBRUARY 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hawks, Quin Snyder reportedly reach deal for head coaching job
Quin Snyder has accepted an offer to coach the Atlanta Hawks and could begin coaching as early as Tuesday.FEBRUARY 27, 2023
Walker Kessler - Game-high 12 boards, five blocks Kessler finished with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 118-102 win over the Spurs.
Impact Kessler was nearly invisible in the first half, scoring four points on 2-of-3 shooting from the floor while adding just two rebounds. He came out strong after the break, however, posting seven boards in the third quarter and four blocks in the final period to help Utah win its second straight game at home. The big man led the contest in both rebounds (12) and blocked shots (five), though he did fail to score in double figures for a second straight game. Kessler is now averaging 14.6 rebounds and 5.0 blocks per game over his last three outings.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Drops 14 points in fourth quarter Markkanen accumulated 27 points (9-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), four rebounds and two assists over 32 minutes during Saturday's 118-102 victory over the Spurs.
Impact Markkanen got off to a bit of a slow start with seven points on 3-of-8 shooting from the field in the first half, adding just one assist. He picked up the tempo after the break and was particularly excellent in the fourth quarter, knocking down five of six field-goal attempts for 14 points as the Jazz ran away with the win. The power forward finished with a game-high 27 points and has scored at least 27 in four straight. Markkanen has also gone a perfect 23-of-23 from the free-throw line over his last three contests.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kris Dunn - Back-to-back strong games Dunn finished with 15 points (7-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 0-2 FT), eight assists, seven rebounds, one steal and one block in 23 minutes off the bench in Saturday's 118-102 win over the Spurs...
Impact Since signing a 10-day deal with the Jazz coming out of the All-Star break, Dunn has already claimed a steady role on the second unit while the Utah backcourt has been depleted by Collin Sexton's hamstring injury and a slew of players leaving the team following the trade deadline. In his first two games with the Jazz, Dunn has averaged 13.0 points on 52.2 percent shooting from the field, but that kind of scoring production probably isn't sustainable for the career 42.2 percent shooter. Instead, if Dunn is able to maintain a near-20-minute role for Utah or see his opportunities increase, he would bring his most value in the assists and steals columns.
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