MARCH 23•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Gritty Rockets look to stay hot against fading JazzMidway through the third quarter on Thursday, after Bulls forward DeMar DeRozan knocked Rockets guard Jalen Green to the ground with a hard...
Omer Yurtseven - Questionable for SaturdayYurtseven is questionable to play Saturday against the Rockets due to a right ankle sprain.
ImpactYurtseven hasn't played much for the Jazz in recent weeks, averaging just 12.3 minutes per game since the beginning of March. However, his absence could prove to be a big one Saturday since Lauri Markkanen (injury maintenance) is out and John Collins (face) is questionable, leaving the frontcourt quite thin in terms of depth.
MARCH 22•ROTOWIRE
John Collins - Iffy for SaturdayCollins (face) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Rockets.
ImpactCollins suffered a facial contusion after getting posterized by the Timberwolves' Anthony Edwards on Monday but played Wednesday, posting 16 points and six rebounds in 23 minutes. However, he took the second night of Utah's back-to-back set off Thursday in Dallas and is now in danger of missing a second consecutive game. If that's the case, Omer Yurtseven (ankle) and Micah Potter could stay in the rotation for another game.
MARCH 22•ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Ruled out for SaturdayMarkkanen has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets for injury maintenance.
ImpactMarkkanen will be held out of Saturday's contest after logging 36 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Mavs. With Jordan Clarkson (groin) also out, look for Brice Sensabaugh and Talen HOrton-Tucker to pick up the slack in the frontcourt. Markkanen should be cleared to suit up for Utah's upcoming matchup with Dallas on Monday.
MARCH 22•ROTOWIRE
Jordan Clarkson - Won't play SaturdayClarkson (groin) won't play Saturday against the Rockets.
ImpactClarkson has been dealing with a right groin strain, and the Jazz are doing the right thing by being cautious with his recovery process, as any bad movement and potential setback could potentially end his season. This will be Clarkson's sixth consecutive absence, and his next chance to play will come against the Mavericks on Monday.
MARCH 22•ROTOWIRE
P.J. Washington Jr. - May have tweaked ankle ThursdayMavericks head coach Jason Kidd said after Thursday's 113-97 win over the Jazz that Washington will be re-evaluated Friday after the big man appeared to suffer a right ankle injury...
ImpactKidd suggested that Washington may have inadvertently stepped on another player's foot, though Brad Townsend of The Dallas Morning News relays that the 25-year-old looked to have tweaked his right ankle when he slipped on a wet spot on the court. Whatever the case, Washington turned in another disappointing offensive performance before checking out of the game for good with 1:59 remaining, finishing with six points (3-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt), five rebounds, two steals, two blocks and one assist in 33 minutes. Over his last seven games, Washington is averaging 7.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.1 steals, 1.1 blocks, 1.0 assists and 0.7 three-pointers in 31.4 minutes per contest while shooting a dismal 32.8 percent from the field and 60 percent from the free-throw line. Though Washington's playing time appears stable and his shooting should improve in the games to come, fantasy manager in leagues with daily lineup moves likely can't afford to hold him at this stage of the season while he's in a massive slump and dealing with an injury. The Mavericks are off for the weekend before returning to action in Monday's game in Utah.
MARCH 22•ROTOWIRE
