FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
UTAH JAZZ 10-29 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
10-29 · 14TH IN WESTERN CONFERENCE
Lakers: How Lonnie Walker IV Feels About Russell Westbrook As A Teammate Brodie is now in Utah, figuring out next steps.
Jazz to waive Leandro Bolmaro Shams Charania: The Utah Jazz are waiving guard Leandro Bolmaro, sources tell me and @Tjonesonthenba.Source: Twitter @ShamsCharania What’s t...
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Clippers among teams interested in Russell Westbrook The Los Angeles Clippers are among the potential destinations for veteran Russell Westbrook, who is considering a buyout with the Utah Jazz,...
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Udoka Azubuike - Logs one rebound in loss Azubuike contributed one rebound over four minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact Azubuike had played double-digit minutes in his last four appearances, and he tallied a season-high nine boards during Monday's win over the Pacers. However, he had a minimal role during Utah's final game before the All-Star break. The 23-year-old has had inconsistent playing time off the bench for most of the season, and he faces more competition for frontcourt minutes now that Juan Toscano-Anderson and Damian Jones are available to play for their new team.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Russell Westbrook is reportedly talking to 4 teams as he considers a Utah Jazz buyout ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski reports that other teams are interested in the recently traded Russell Westbrook.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM
Russell Westbrook - Begins conversations with Clippers Westbrook, upon receiving permission from the Jazz, has begun speaking with Clippers franchise officials about signing with the team following a potential buyout from Utah, Shams C...
Impact Neither the Jazz nor Westbrook seem to have interest in the veteran suiting up for Utah, so the point guard will be allowed to speak to other teams regarding a potential fit. The Clippers and Westbrook will presumably discuss his potential role, whether that involves starting or coming off the bench, but either opportunity would give the point guard a shot at playing for a title. Westbrook has shown the potential to be productive in somewhat limited action -- 15.9 points, 7.5 assists, 6.2 rebounds and 1.0 steals in 28.7 minutes per game this season -- but it's mostly a help for fantasy managers in points leagues. The veteran's shooting percentages are awful, with splits of 42/30/66, so it's hard to roster him in many category formats. It's unlikely that a move to the Clippers would meaningfully improve Westbrook's production. If anything, it probably represents a downgrade, given how highly the organization views Terance Mann and the wealth of other scoring and playmaking options compared to the Lakers.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Clippers have begun conversations with Russell Westbrook Shams Charania: The Los Angeles Clippers have begun conversations with Russell Westbrook, sources tell me and @Law Murray. Clippers received...
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
All-Star weekend arrives, as NBA heads to Salt Lake City
If so inclined, and if fellow captain LeBron James was to cooperate with his own selections, Giannis Antetokounmpo could pick Luka Doncic, Nikola Jokic, Joel Embiid and Lauri Markk...FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Walker Kessler - Posts double-double despite defeat Kessler notched 10 points (4-8 FG, 2-3 FT), 14 rebounds and three blocks over 33 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact With Lauri Markkanen (knee) out and Collin Sexton (hamstring) leaving early, Kessler's performance could be viewed as a disappointment. But he still produced more points, rebounds and blocks than his season averages. The rookie center has been an excellent option for blocks and rebounds this season, but averaging under 10 points per game limits his value. Kessler has put up 20 points in just three games this season.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Talen Horton-Tucker - Delivers with increased role Horton-Tucker posted 15 points (5-15 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 3-5 FT), seven rebounds, seven assists and two blocks over 32 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to the Grizzlies.
Impact When Collin Sexton (hamstring) left in the first quarter, Horton-Tucker's role saw an immediate boost. He produced a solid all-around game, which even included a couple of blocks. The 22-year-old is averaging exactly seven assists over the last five games. If Sexton were to miss time after the All-Star Break, Horton-Tucker could have some relevance with an expanded role.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly Olynyk - Posts another double-double Olynyk provided 28 points (9-16 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 14 rebounds and six assists in 37 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to Memphis.
Impact With Lauri Markkanen (knee) out and Collin Sexton (hamstring) leaving early, Olynyk carried the Jazz. The power forward heads into the All-Star Break having scored in double figures in six straight games, capping the run with his best performance of the season. He posted season highs in points and rebounds. Plus, the 31-year-old only has one game this season with more than six assists. If Markkanen and Sexton are ready to go after the break, Olynyk likely won't produce these numbers, but he showed he is capable of ripping off big games.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ochai Agbaji - Shines offensively in starting role Agbaji produced 17 points (7-12 FG, 3-8 3Pt), one rebound, one assist and one steal over 39 minutes during Wednesday's 117-111 loss to Memphis.
Impact Agbaji got his second start of the season with Lauri Markkanen missing the game due to a knee injury. The rookie produced his second-highest point total of the season. Agbaji could provide some offense if he gets more playing time to close out the season. He has drilled 40 percent of his threes. But he offers virtually no help in any other categories. Despite playing a season-high 38 minutes, Agbaji added paltry rebound, assist, steal and block numbers.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
With Lauri Markkanen sidelined, Grizzlies hold off Jazz In the final game for Utah and Memphis before the All-Star break, the Grizzlies emerged with a hard-fought 117-111 home win over the Jazz on...
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jaren Jackson Jr. Highlights vs. Utah Jazz | 26 points, 9 rebounds, 3 blocks
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Memphis Grizzlies vs. Utah Jazz Highlights | 02.15.23
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Jackson, Bane lead Grizzlies over Jazz, 117-111
Jaren Jackson had 26 points, nine rebounds and four blocks and the Memphis Grizzlies beat the Utah Jazz 117-111 on Wednesday night in the last game for both teams before the All-St...FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LAST game before All-Star 🤩 | UTAH JAZZ
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
JAZZ at GRIZZLIES | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 15, 2023
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Walk Off Interview with Desmond Bane after the win over the Utah Jazz
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Utah Jazz vs Memphis Grizzlies - Full Game Highlights | February 15, 2023 | 2022-23 NBA Season
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Collin Sexton - Early exit Wednesday Sexton will not return to Wednesday's game against Memphis due to a left hamstring injury, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Impact Sexton suffered the injury after four minutes of action, where he was held scoreless (0-2 FG, 0-1 3PT), with one assist. Talen Horton-Tucker and Simone Fontecchio figure to see expanded roles for the remainder of the game. Sexton will have a little more than one week to rest up before Utah's next game against the Thunder on Feb. 23.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ochai Agbaji - Gets starting nod Agbaji is in the starting five for Wednesday's game versus Memphis.
Impact Agbaji will replace Lauri Markkanen (knee) in the starting lineup Wednesday. The rookie forward will make just his second start of the season.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Out Wednesday Markkanen (knee) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game in Memphis.
Impact This will be just the sixth missed game for Markkanen this season, and while he'll skip the final game going into the All-Star break, managers shouldn't be fretting about a "sore knee." With Markkanen unavailable Monday, Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson will shoulder a heavy load on offense and there will be a ton of opportunity for Talen Horton-Tucker. Ochai Agbaji should also get some extended run in the rotation.
FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gay - Out Wednesday Gay (illness) will not suit up for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Gay typically only logs minutes in the teens, so his absence from the active roster won't make many ripples in fantasy hoops. Perhaps Simone Fontecchio will get a handful of extra minutes on Monday.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Rudy Gay - Under the weather Wednesday Gay is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies due to a non-COVID illness, Ryan Miller of KSL.com reports.
Impact Gay was a late addition to the injury report Wednesday morning and may miss his first contest since Jan. 14. Lauri Markkanen (knee) is also questionable, so Ochai Agbaji, Talen Horton-Tucker, Simone Fontecchio and Juan Toscano-Anderson would all be candidates for increased run if Gay and Markkanen are ultimately ruled out.
FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
