Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (nose) will skip a fifth consecutive game on Friday versus the Clippers. He continues to recover from a nasal fracture. There's no John Collins (back) either for the Jazz, meaning a big dosage of Omer Yurtseven, Darius Bazley, and Luka Samanic on the frontcourt. The latter had the best game of the three on Thursday against Houston, producing a team-high 22 points with six rebounds, two assists, and a steal.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (nose) will miss his fourth consecutive game on Thursday versus the Houston Rockets. Kessler is dealing with a nose fracture, and Utah is playing it safe with injuries since they have no chance of making the playoffs. The Jazz will have a limited roster against Houston with Kessler and multiple other rotation pieces out. Omer Yurtseven has started in Kessler's place, and he's averaged 13.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.0 steals on 61% field goal shooting in those three games. Utah is running out the season, and unexpected players like Yurtseven benefit from improved fantasy value to end the season.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (nose) won't play on Sunday against Golden State. He fractured his nose during Utah's previous game versus the Cavaliers and didn't suit up for Friday's meeting with the Los Angeles Clippers. Omer Yurtseven got the start in that one, finishing with 12 points, seven boards, and one steal, making him an ideal DFS value option on Sunday night.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (nose) has been ruled out ahead of Friday's game against the Los Angeles Clippers. The big man will miss this game after suffering a fractured nose during Tuesday's contest. He'll be joined by fellow forward John Collins (back) who continues to sit due to a lingering injury. Omer Yurtseven is likely to play big minutes with the Jazz shorthanded for this game. He'll be someone worth targeting in fantasy leagues after playing 30 minutes during their last game.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) will play on Saturday against the Denver Nuggets. He missed the last four games with a sprained right foot. However, the 2022 No. 22 overall pick is good to go. Walker has had a down season compared to his rookie campaign, averaging 8.5 points and 7.4 rebounds. But he's at least made up for it defensively, logging a career-high 2.7 blocks. With that in mind, Walker is worthy of being featured in all category lineups. On the other hand, the 22-year-old has had some weak showings against the Nuggets throughout his career, so DFS participants should consider alternative options.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) won't be available for a fourth straight game on Wednesday versus Chicago. The big guy from Auburn continues to nurse a right foot sprain. With Kessler out, Omer Yurtseven has become part of the regular rotation, but he hasn't made any noise. Brice Sensabaugh and Luka Samanic also get a chance to log more minutes, particularly in a situation where Kessler isn't the only frontcourt piece missing. However, the players haven't produced well enough to deserve attention from fantasy managers.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) won't play in Monday's game against the visiting Wizards. The 22-year-old will now miss his third consecutive contest because of a sprained foot. As a result, Taylor Hendricks should continue to fill the hole in the lineup. The 2023 No. 9 overall pick has shown flashes of promise in five starts this season, averaging 9.4 points and 5.8 rebounds. While Hendricks has a way to go before becoming a universal option for all fantasy lineups, he should remain more productive while Kessler is on the shelf.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is out for Saturday's tilt against the Miami Heat. A sprained right foot cost Kessler Thursday's loss to the Orlando Magic, and the second-year big man won't play on Saturday, either. Over his last 13 contests (four starts), Kessler is playing only 21.6 minutes per game but is offering 8.8 points on 66.2% shooting from the floor, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.8 blocks per game, which is top-50 material in nine-category fantasy leagues. The 22-year-old defensive anchor aims to return on Monday versus the Washington Wizards. With Jordan Clarkson (illness) joining Kessler on the sidelines, the Jazz will lean on Lauri Markkanen and John Collins in the starting frontcourt, and Taylor Hendricks will have more leeway to build on his recent rise to the first unit. Over his last four games as a starter, Hendricks is averaging 9.8 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.5 threes in 26.9 minutes.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is considered questionable for Saturday's matchup against the Heat. He was out of the lineup for the ninth time this season on Thursday against Orlando, having sustained a right foot sprain. Luka Samanic broke into the rotation without Kessler on Thursday, posting eight points and four rebounds in 12 minutes, but he's far from a good fantasy option. Saturday's matchup, in general, is an ugly one for the Jazz bigs, as Miami has Bam Adebayo, a four-time All-Defensive Second Team member, roaming around. With him guarding the paint, the Heat have limited centers to a league-low 19.0 points per 48 minutes this season.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is out for Thursday's matchup against the Orlando Magic. Kessler hasn't been inactive since Dec. 11, but a sprained right foot will keep him out on Thursday. The 22-year-old paint presence's role in head coach Will Hardy's rotation and an oversized Jazz frontcourt has fluctuated all season long, and over his last 13 contests (four starts), he's logging only 21.6 minutes per game but averaging 8.8 points on 66.2% shooting from the field, 7.2 rebounds, and 2.8 swats. His next chance to return arrives on Saturday against the Miami Heat. The stifling Magic defense ranks sixth in the NBA in opponent points per game (110.3), so while there's added fantasy value on the table for Jordan Clarkson as Utah's clear-cut sixth man on Thursday, it's an imposing matchup that could shy away DFS rostership on the eight-game slate.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) finds himself with a questionable tag ahead of Thursday's matchup against Orlando. The Atlanta-born giant has been ever-present for Utah since Dec. 11 but might have to come out of the lineup on Thursday due to a right foot sprain. The Jazz have a pretty crowded frontcourt, but Kessler has been getting consistent work as a backup center. He's posted 8.4 points and 7.3 rebounds with 2.7 blocks in 23.2 minutes this season. Kessler's absence could help Omer Yurtseven back into the rotation, but starting bigs Taylor Hendricks, John Collins, and Lauri Markkanen should soak in most of the available minutes.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is available for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. The big man will make his return to the court after missing one game due to right foot soreness. The Jazz will continue starting Kelly Olynyk, but Kessler should have a decent role behind him. Utah is without John Collins (illness) so Lauri Markkanen and Kessler will likely be asked to play bigger roles in this game.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) and center Walker Kessler (foot) have both been upgraded to probable for Wednesday's game against the New York Knicks. The 7-16 Jazz are set to get some reinforcements in the frontcourt on Wednesday, with John Collins (illness) still absent due to an illness. Markkanen's eight-game absence with a left hamstring strain should come to a merciful end against the Knicks, which is likely to revert Simone Fontecchio to Utah's bench and the majority of fantasy waiver wires after averaging 11.6 points, 2.3 three-pointers, and 1.0 blocks in 28.3 minutes over his last eight contests. Kessler, returning from a one-game respite with right foot soreness, has been in and out of Utah's lineup this year but figures to move back into head coach Will Hardy's starting group, which may also chase Ochai Agbaji to the second unit.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (foot) is considered questionable ahead of Wednesday's matchup versus the Knicks. The 22-year-old has battled numerous injuries throughout the season, most recently missing Monday's meeting with OKC because of a foot issue. But the ailment isn't considered anything that will keep him out for an extended period, although it still doesn't sit well with fantasy managers. At any rate, if Kessler sits out versus New York, Kelly Olynyk will probably take his spot in the rotation. With that in mind, Olynyk has averaged 7.5 points and 7.5 rebounds in two starts this season, meaning he's not the most reliable streaming option.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (elbow) is available off the bench for Saturday's game against the New Orleans Pelicans. It doesn't sound like Kessler is under any restrictions heading into this contest. However, head coach Will Hardy is likely having him come off the bench just to monitor his health. It shouldn't be long before Kessler is back in the starting five. Fantasy managers should feel comfortable returning Kessler to their lineups in season-long formats. He could see a few more minutes on Saturday with Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) sidelined in this game.

The Utah Jazz have cleared center Walker Kessler (elbow) to begin basketball contact this week and he will be re-evaluated in one week. The 22-year-old has been dealing with a UCL sprain in his left elbow since the regular-season opener before the Jazz took the cautious route, shutting him down on Nov. 8 with a planned two-week timetable. Kessler will likely have to ramp back up before any return to game action, meaning he still could be a week or two out from being a fantasy factor. The second-year big man was mired in an early sophomore slump before going down, averaging 8.3 points on 54.9% shooting from the field in 24.0 minutes covering eight games after hitting 72.0% of his shots during his rookie year. Keyonte George and Ochai Agbaji have seen the largest spikes in playing time with Kessler out, but hopefully you're punting either field-goal percentage or turnovers to really capitalize on George's streaming worth.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (elbow) will be shut down for at least two weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow. An MRI showed Kessler's injury, which originated from the regular-season opener. The 22-year-old paint presence will now be reduced to non-contact rest for the time being. It's a tough break for an already struggling Kessler, whose soreness could be partly to blame for his being able to barely crack the top 150 in 9-category per-game value to this point. The second-year big man's stead sets up the versatile Kelly Olynyk for a big role in Utah's rotation as an immediate fantasy waiver-wire pickup. Keyonte George (foot) is active and will start for head coach Will Hardy against the Indiana Pacers, per the Salt Lake Tribune's Andy Larsen, while fellow combo guard Collin Sexton could also see an uptick in playing time for an up-tempo environment that offers the highest implied point total (242.5) of Wednesday's busy 14-game slate.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (elbow) is regarded as questionable for Wednesday's matchup against Indiana. The 22-year-old big man has been dealing with a left elbow issue for a while, and he hasn't missed any games in 2023-24, but his injury designation has changed from soreness to a sprain, which sounds a bit more serious, and the questionable tag certainly puts his status in doubt for Wednesday's game. Playing through elbow soreness, Kessler has had a mediocre start to the year, posting 8.3 points and 7.9 rebounds with 2.1 blocks. Kelly Olynyk will have a chance to jump into the starting unit if Kessler doesn't play on Wednesday. He could end up making a big impression as well, as the Pacers play with a high pace, and it's resulted in them being involved in very high-scoring games.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (elbow) is active ahead of Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. The big man was listed as probable coming into this contest due to left elbow soreness. However, it appears to be a minor issue as Kessler will suit up for this game. He should resume his role as the starting center in Utah. The elbow issue shouldn't limit him, so fantasy managers can get Kessler back in their lineups on Thursday.

Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (elbow) is deemed probable for Thursday's game against the Orlando Magic. It's the second night of a back-to-back for Utah after topping the Memphis Grizzlies 133-109 on Wednesday, but the 22-year-old interior force looks likely to play despite left elbow soreness. Kessler's minutes may be frustrating managers at just 22.8 per game this year, but head coach Will Hardy's versatile rotation allows him the flexibility to assign minutes based on matchups quite often. It's fair to expect Kessler to somewhat mirror the playing time of Wendell Carter Jr. on Thursday, and Orlando's featured center is averaging 29.5 minutes so far this season. Short of top-150 value with averages of just 8.6 points, 6.8 rebounds, and 1.0 blocks, Kessler remains a buy-low option and contrarian DFS play until his role becomes more stable.