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Lauri Markkanen

UTA Forward-Center #23

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Lauri Markkanen (illness) is not on the injury report for Friday’s game against the Grizzlies.

Markkanen was held out of Sunday’s blowout loss to the Thunder, with Kyle Filipowski replacing him in the starting lineup. While he would remain in the rotation, Filipowski has a lower fantasy ceiling when Markkanen and starting center Jusuf Nurkić are available.
Taylor Hendricks

UTA Forward #0

Taylor Hendricks accumulated 20 points (6-of-10 FGs, 4-of-5 FTs), five rebounds, one assist, one block and four three-pointers in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder.

Hitting double figures in points for the third time this season, Hendricks recorded his first career 20-point game on Sunday. With Lauri Markkanen (illness) being out, there were more opportunities available to the third-year forward despite his coming off the bench. Hendricks has not reached the point where he’s worth rostering in most fantasy leagues, but that could change as the season progresses, especially with the Jazz still rebuilding.
Kyle Filipowski

UTA Center #22

Kyle Filipowski amassed 21 points (10-of-14 FGs), 10 rebounds, two assists, three steals and one three-pointer in Sunday’s loss to the Thunder.

Filipowski, who has hit double figures in five straight games, achieved two firsts on Sunday. In addition to recording his first 20-point game, the second-year center finished with his first double-double of the season. With Lauri Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkić each missing a game, Filipowski has provided third-round fantasy value over the past week. While he can certainly be a “silly season” standout, Filipowski has the potential to provide added value well before the season reaches that point.
Walter Clayton

UTA Guard #13

Walter Clayton Jr. finished Sunday’s loss to the Thunder with 20 points (8-of-12 FGs, 2-of-3 FTs), two rebounds, nine assists and two three-pointers.

A double-digit scorer in three straight games, Clayton finished Sunday’s defeat with career-highs in points and assists. With Keyonte George (8/5/3/0/1) struggling and Isaiah Collier (one assist) only playing six minutes, it was Clayton’s show for most of the second half. The rookie guard had an encouraging effort, but it’s unlikely to mean much regarding his fantasy value in the short term. However, there may come a time later in the season when the Jazz look to feature Clayton more as the rebuild moves forward.
Lauri Markkanen

UTA Forward-Center #23

Lauri Markkanen (illness) is out for Sunday’s game against the Thunder.

Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Markkanen is officially out. His absence opens a spot in the starting lineup and significant usage, given his importance to the Jazz offense. Kyle Filipowski will move into the starting lineup alongside Jusuf Nurkić, raising his fantasy ceiling considerably. Also, look for Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks to figure more prominently in the rotation.
Lauri Markkanen

UTA Forward-Center #23

Lauri Markkanen (illness) is questionable for Sunday’s matchup with the Thunder.

Markkanen’s late addition to the injury report doesn’t bode well for his availability against OKC. If he’s ultimately ruled out, the Jazz could give more minutes to Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson.
Lauri Markkanen

UTA Forward-Center #23

Lauri Markkanen had 18 points (5-of-13 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), nine rebounds, two assists and two three-pointers against the Knicks on Friday.

Markkanen made the most of an overall poor effort from the Jazz on Friday. The 28-year-old power forward only played 26 minutes in the 34-point loss to the Knicks, but still managed to put up 18 points and grab nine rebounds. The Jazz have another difficult matchup with the Thunder to close out Week 7 on Sunday.
Jusuf Nurkić

UTA Center #30

Jusuf Nurkić (rib) is available to play on Friday against the Knicks.

The veteran center will return from a one-game absence to face the Knicks on Friday. He’s served as Utah’s starting center since Walker Kessler (shoulder) was lost for the season. Nurkić isn’t a high-end fantasy option but has double-double capabilities on a nightly basis. His return could send Kyle Filipowski back to the bench.
Jusuf Nurkić

UTA Center #30

Jusuf Nurkić (rib) is questionable for Friday’s game against the Knicks.

Nurkić missed Thursday’s game against the Nets with a rib injury with Kyle Filipowski replacing him in the starting lineup. Filipowski had 15 points, eight rebounds and five assists in the win over Brooklyn. If Nurkić is out again, Filipowski will likely start again and he just showed he has streaming value under these circumstances.
Kyle Filipowski

UTA Center #22

Kyle Filipowski amassed 15 points (6-of-8 FGs, 1-of-1 FTs), eight rebounds, five assists, two steals and two three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Nets.

With Jusuf Nurkić (rib) unavailable, Filipowski made his first start since Halloween and sixth of the season on Thursday. All that was missing from the second-year center’s stat line was a blocked shot, but many fantasy managers will take what Filipowski did bring to the table. Rostered in 18 percent of Yahoo! leagues, his fantasy value in the short term hinges upon Nurkić’s availability. However, there’s likely to come a point later in the season when the Jazz prioritize getting young players like Filipowski even more minutes than they’re already playing.

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