UTAH JAZZ NEWS

Ochai Agbaji - Top scorer off bench in victory Agbaji recorded 18 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two steals over 33 minutes during Thursday's 119-111 win over Detroit.

Impact Agbaji led all bench players in Thursday's game in scoring while ending as the lone player on the second unit in double figures and one of six Jazz with a double-digit point total in a winning effort. Agbaji posted his second-highest scoring mark of the year and his third game in double figures over his last five contests.

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Short-handed Jazz deal Pistons 25th straight loss Dec 21, 2023; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart (28) shoots on Utah Jazz forward Kelly Olynyk (41) in the first...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th straight loss — on...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Pistons drop 25th straight to move within loss of tying NBA single-season record

Kelly Olynyk scored 25 points and the short-handed Utah Jazz beat Detroit 119-111 on Thursday night for the Pistons’ 25th straight loss — one short of the NBA single season record

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Collins - Draws start Thursday Collins is starting Thursday's game against the Pistons, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports Detroit reports.

Impact Collins came off the bench in his last two appearances, but he'll rejoin the starting lineup with the Jazz playing without several starters Thursday. Over his 22 starts this year, he's averaged 14.5 points and 8.6 rebounds in 30.9 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kelly Olynyk - Returns to starting role Olynyk is in the starting lineup to face the Pistons on Thursday, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports reports.

Impact The Jazz have several players unavailable for this matchup against the reeling Pistons, and this means Olynyk will get another start in the frontcourt, though this time, it'll be alongside John Collins. Olynyk is averaging 7.0 points, 8.0 rebounds and 7.2 assists per game in his previous five starts.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Kris Dunn - Starting Thursday Dunn is starting Thursday against the Pistons, Johnny Kane of Bally Sports Detroit reports.

Impact The Jazz will be playing without several starters against the struggling Pistons on Thursday, so Dunn will join the starting lineup for the second time in the last four games. Over his two starts this season, Dunn has averaged 9.5 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.5 assists in 23.0 minutes per game.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton Commended For Role In Cavs' Turnaround: 'He Never Wavered' Cleveland Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff addressed Collin Sexton’s return to Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse with the Utah Jazz on Wednesd...

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • SACBEE.COM

Talen Horton-Tucker - Unavailable Thursday Horton-Tucker has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pistons due to left foot soreness, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Horton-Tucker has started in three of the last four matchups but will sit out for the first time this season Thursday. The Jazz are resting several key players for Thursday's matchup against the struggling Pistons, so it certainly seems possible that Horton-Tucker will be able to return for Saturday's game against the Raptors.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omer Yurtseven - Still out against Detroit Yurtseven (illness) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Pistons.

Impact Yurtseven's absence streak will extend to four games after being ruled out for the second leg of Utah's back-to-back Thursday due to an illness. His next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Toronto.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen - Won't play Thursday Markkanen has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit due to left hamstring injury maintenance, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact The Jazz are playing the struggling Pistons during Thursday's matchup and will rest several starters. With Markkanen sidelined, Ochai Agbaji, Simone Fontecchio and Kris Dunn are candidates to see increased run. Markkanen's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Toronto.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keyonte George - Remains out against Toronto George (foot) won't play in Thursday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact George's absence streak will extend to five games Thursday due to left foot soreness. The rookie guard's next chance to suit up is Saturday's matchup with Toronto.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Collins - Solid numbers from second unit Collins supplied 16 points (5-8 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one block and one steal over 22 minutes off the bench during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to Cleveland.

Impact The 26-year-old big remained on the second unit and saw a smaller workload than usual for a second straight game since returning from a non-COVID illness that cost him four contests, but Collins looked like he might be ready to move back into the starting five. Simone Fontecchio, who has started 13 straight games but has seen his numbers begin to decline, who be the most likely candidate to get bumped to the bench should Collins reclaim a starting job.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Talen Horton-Tucker - Double-double in Wednesday's loss Horton-Tucker ended with 19 points (6-13 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 7-8 FT), one rebound, 11 assists and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to Cleveland.

Impact The double-double was his first of the season as Horton-Tucker took full advantage of the absences of Jordan Clarkson (thigh) and Keyonte George (foot). THT has started three of four games since George was sidelined, but the 23-year-old guard's turnaround began at the beginning of December. Horton-Tucker has scored in double digits in nine straight games, averaging 16.3 points, 4.6 assists, 2.1 boards, 1.8 threes and 1.6 steals over that stretch as he puts a bumpy start to the season behind him.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Collin Sexton - Hits for 20 against Cavs Sexton registered 20 points (7-17 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 3-4 FT), three rebounds, two assists and one block across 34 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact With Jordan Clarkson (thigh) and Keyonte George (foot) both in street clothes, Sexton made his fifth straight start and scored 20 or more points for the sixth straight contest. The former Cavalier is averaging 24.7 points, 3.7 assists, 3.2 boards and 2.3 threes over that stretch while shooting 51.0 percent from the floor, and Sexton should remain a strong fantasy option at least until Clarkson is ready to rejoin the lineup.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen - Big double-double in loss Markkanen posted 26 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Cavaliers.

Impact The 26-year-old led the Jazz in scoring with his best offensive performance since he dropped 38 points on the Suns on Nov. 19, and Markkanen also delivered his second straight double-double and seventh of the season. Injuries have already cost him nine games in 2023-24, but otherwise Markkanen is showing that his breakout last season was no fluke as he posts nearly identical averages and shooting percentages.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Detroit after Cunningham's 43-point performance

Detroit plays the Utah Jazz after Cade Cunningham scored 43 points in the Detroit Pistons' 130-124 loss to the Atlanta Hawks

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell out with illness, won't play against his former team the Jazz

Cavaliers shooting guard Donovan Mitchell will not play against his former team, the Utah Jazz, as a result of an illness

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

John Collins - Remains in bench role Collins won't start Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.

Impact Collins returned from a four-game absence Monday, playing 20 minutes off the bench during a 125-108 win, totaling 11 points, three rebounds and a block. He's expected to eventually replace Simone Fontecchio in the starting lineup, but Collins will remain in a reserve role for at least one more game.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Omer Yurtseven - Unavailable Wednesday Yurtseven (illness) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Yurtseven will miss a third straight game due to an illness. His next chance to suit up will come Thursday in Detroit. Walker Kessler and Kelly Olynyk should continue to handle most of the center minutes until Yurtseven returns.

DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE