Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) and center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) are both questionable for Thursday's game versus the Minnesota Timberwolves. Clarkson is managing a right thigh contusion and Olynyk is dealing with a right shoulder strain, with each being minor issues at this stage. Both were uncertain to play ahead of Wednesday's eventual 105-91 loss to the Memphis Grizzlies before getting the green light to go. With Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) out, the Jazz hope one or both players suit up on the second night of a back-to-back. Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, and Talen Horton-Tucker would all be on streaming radars, depending on Clarkson and Olynyk's statuses.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) and center Kelly Olynyk (shoulder) have both been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. Both players were listed as questionable with their respective injuries on Utah's initial injury report, but they're on course to suit up if all goes well during pregame warmups on Wednesday. Clarkson, who is nursing a right thigh contusion, is pouring in 18.1 points, 4.9 assists, and 1.8 triples per game, and the lack of peripheral statistics render him points-league friendly in fantasy. Olynyk, managing a right shoulder strain, is offering 7.8 points, 5.8 rebounds, and 3.9 dimes per night in a diminished role as part of a crowded frontcourt in Salt Lake City, but he's worth streaming in Lauri Markkanen's (hamstring) absence during Utah's two-game road trip.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (thigh) is in danger of missing a second game in three matches on Wednesday against Memphis, with the team having listed him as questionable. He couldn't play on Saturday against New Orleans due to an illness and is now on the injury report with a thigh problem. His absence would be awful news for the Jazz, as Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) is already out, and the team would be without its two top scorers if Clarkson also can't play. Clarkson has averaged just over 18 points per game and recently had a very impressive scoring run with three 30-point efforts across a five-game stretch. Kris Dunn stepped into the starting unit when Clarkson couldn't play on Saturday, while Collin Sexton and Ochai Agbaji also logged some extra minutes. Wednesday's outing against a struggling team is a very good matchup for the Jazz backcourt.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) is out for Monday's game versus the New Orleans Pelicans, but guard Jordan Clarkson (illness) is available to play. Markkanen's left hamstring strain also held him out of Saturday's contest against the Pels, which was his first absence of the season. Averaging 23.7 points, 8.7 rebounds, and 3.3 triples over 15 starts, Markkanen resides on the Round 1/2 edge in 9-category fantasy value. The 26-year-old All-Star looks to get back into the mix on Wednesday against the faltering Memphis Grizzlies, while Simone Fontecchio is a candidate to draw another starting nod on Monday. Ochai Agbaji and Talen Horton-Tucker are other options for increased run in a deep, versatile Jazz rotation. Clarkson, on the other hand, returns from a one-game sit-down due to an illness, which should displace Kris Dunn from Utah's starting group. Clarkson, always a points-league preference, is averaging 18.3 points, 4.6 dimes, and 1.8 treys across 15 starts.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (illness) popped up on the injury report ahead of their Monday night contest against the New Orleans Pelicans. The veteran scorer is dealing with an illness and the team will likely see how he feels closer to tipoff. If he's unable to play like he was on Saturday, then Keyonte George and Kris Dunn will likely start in the backcourt while Collin Sexton and Ochai Agbaji will see the backup minutes. George has been the most consistent out of the four and would make the best streaming option if need be.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (rest) is sitting out Thursday's preseason finale versus the Sacramento Kings. Clarkson's four-game preseason closes with averages of 9.8 points on 50% shooting, 3.0 assists (2.8 turnovers), and 1.3 three-pointers in 19.1 minutes. The giveaways became an issue after the former Sixth Man of the Year joined head coach Will Hardy's starting five in 2022-23, and they reared their ugly heads once again during exhibition action. Clarkson is going to have to shore up on that in 2023-24 if he is to make a meaningful impact in category fantasy leagues, and he enters the upcoming campaign as more of a points and threes aficionado. Collin Sexton appears likely to start Thursday, with rookie Keyonte George and veteran Kris Dunn seeing an uptick in playing time off the bench.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson picked up his player option this week that pays him $14.3 million next season. He decided not to test free agency and it seems like the Jazz are rewarding him with a contract extension. According to Marc Stein, Clarkson and the Jazz are in discussions about a three-year contract extension that would keep the dynamic combo guard around until he turns 34 years old. As of right now, he should still be in the starting lineup so his fantasy value should stay around the same level. He averaged 20.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game last season.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (finger) will stay on the sidelines for a seventh consecutive game as he's still nursing a finger sprain on his left hand. The veteran guard doesn't seem to be in a rush to get back on the court as the team still tries to build its young talent. While he remains in street clothes, fantasy managers should look toward Ochai Agbaji if they're desperate for a replacement guard in the time being.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (finger) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Boston Celtics. The veteran sharpshooter will miss at least one more game due to a sprained finger. It's uncertain when Clarkson will get back on the court, so fantasy managers should stay tuned for updates. In the meantime, Ochai Agbaji will remain in the starting five while Clarkson is out. He has ranked outside the top-200 in 9-cat leagues over the last two weeks. That being said, Agbaji can be avoided in most formats and is only a cheap DFS filler right now.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (finger) has been downgraded to out for Monday's game against the Miami Heat. He was originally listed as questionable, but will ultimately sit this game out due to a left finger sprain. This marks the fourth game in a row that Clarkson will miss, but hopefully he'll be able to return soon. In the meantime, Ochai Agbaji should continue to start for the Jazz. However, Talen Horton-Tucker is the player to have right now. He's averaging 27 points and 7.3 assists while Clarkson has been out.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (hand) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. The 30-year-old will sit this game out while he deals with a sprained wrist and a dislocated finger. The Jazz are likely to use a committee approach to fill the void of Clarkson. That means, Ochai Agbaji, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Kris Dunn should all see more playing time. None of them have been reliable standard league options, but Horton-Tucker and Dunn are worth a look in deep leagues.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (wrist, finger) had a team-high 18 points during the loss to OKC on Sunday night. He also had 12 assists, four boards, and two steals, although he shot a rough 6-for-15 from the field and 0-for-5 from deep. Clarkson, who has been dealing with a sprained wrist, suffered a dislocated finger in this one. He managed to pop it back into place, but it will be interesting to see if he will suit up on Tuesday versus the Dallas Mavericks. The Jazz could certainly use him, as Utah entered Sunday's game down Collin Sexton (hamstring) and Lauri Markkanen (back).

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (illness) isn't available against the Toronto Raptors. Clarkson is sidelined with a non-COVID-related illness, so Talen Horton-Tucker may replace him in the starting lineup. Utah traded Mike Conley ahead of the trade deadline, and Russell Westbrook won't play. As a result, Horton-Tucker, who registered 19 points, seven rebounds, and two blocks in his only start this season, could enter the starting lineup. If that's the case, he'll be worth streaming in all fantasy formats. However, Collin Sexton and Lauri Markkanen have higher upsides.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (illness) was added to the injury report on Friday with a non-COVID illness that could keep him off the floor against the Toronto Raptors. The 30-year-old has missed only one game so far this season, so this isn't much of a reoccurring theme. Since the team traded away Mike Conley and Malik Beasley, if Clarkson can't suit up due to illness, both Talen Horton-Tucker and Ochai Agbaji could see an uptick in minutes in this contest.

The Russell Westbrook experiment in Los Angeles has been less than ideal over the past two years and has officially come to an end. With the West stocking up everywhere, the Lakers knew they had to make a splash in order to make a push to the playoffs.The Lakers executed a three-team trade with the Utah Jazz and Minnesota Timberwolves, involving a total of eight players and multiple draft picks Wednesday night. The Lakers sent Russell Westbrook, Juan Tuscano-Anderson, and Damian Jones to the Utah Jazz in exchange for Malik Beasley and Jarred Vanderbilt while also acquiring D'Angelo Russell from the Minnesota Timberwolves. The Jazz also sent Mike Conley and Nickeil Alexander-Walker to the Timberwolves while accumulating even more draft capital.So just what is the fantasy basketball fallout of this blockbuster trade? Let's examine how each of the teams and players in the deal may be affected going forward. 

Fantasy Basketball Fallout: Russell Westbrook

Westbrook is expected to be bought out from Utah and enter free agency. There are already rumors of teams interested in the veteran point guard, including the Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat, and Chicago Bulls. If Westbrook were to be claimed, he would likely be given a prominent role immediately given these three teams are all lacking in the point guard position. Westbrook's caveat has always been his personality fit so it remains to be seen how well he can mesh with his new team if he is claimed. 

Fantasy Basketball Fallout: Lakers

The Lakers get some much-needed spacing and size with the additions of Russell, Beasley, and Vanderbilt. Russell is shooting a career-high 39.1 percent from three while averaging 17.9 points, 6.2 assists, and 1.1 steals per game this season. Russell should absorb Westbrook's minutes and will likely start at point guard over ... [More]

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson had it going on all game against Philadelphia on Saturday, leading all scorers in a 118-117 loss with 38 points. With Lauri Markkanen (hip) out, almost all the offense ran through Clarkson as he ended up shooting 16-for-29 from the field with a 3-for-12 record from downtown. The rest of the starters combined for 39 shot attempts. Clarkson was also able to pick up nine rebounds and five assists in 36 minutes. The 30-year-old scoring machine had a quiet start to 2023, but somebody must have poked him with the right stick at the start of this week, as Clarkson has averaged 31.0 points in three games. He will try to rock it next against the Timberwolves in a matchup where he has averaged 25.0 points this season.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson led the way in scoring during a 116-114 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday. The 30-year-old posted 32 points, six rebounds, and four assists while shooting 11-for-19 overall and 5-for-11 from deep. Clarkson remains a great value if he was selected late in the fantasy draft. He's currently ranked around a 12th-round value in category formats and is a solid producer for points and assists, but not much after that.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson provided both the second-highest scoring and rebounding marks on the team during their home win on Thursday night. The 30-year-old ended the game with 23 points, seven rebounds, three assists, and one steal while shooting 7-for-17 overall and 4-for-7 from deep. He also added five free throws on just as many attempts. Clarkson isn't the greatest source of assists for a starting guard, but his rebounding has been sneaky good and he's always a good fantasy asset for scoring.

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (hip) was able to participate during Monday's practice. It's nice to see Clarkson back out there after he sat out of Saturday's contest. The hope is that Clarkson will be able to return to the starting lineup for Tuesday's game. His return will push Talen Horton-Tucker back to the second unit. He hasn't done much this season, so a move back to the bench isn't going to help his fantasy value. At the moment, fantasy managers should consider Clarkson questionable for Tuesday's game.