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Lauri Markkanen

UTA Forward-Center #23

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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.
Keyonte George

UTA Guard #3

Keyonte George finished Thursday’s win over the Nets with 29 points (8-of-20 FGs, 9-of-9 FTs), five rebounds, 10 assists and four three-pointers.

While his name may not be mentioned very often in early Most Improved Player conversations, there’s no denying that George has made impressive strides after two uneven seasons in Utah. On Thursday, the guard recorded his third double-double of the season, and he only committed one turnover in 31 minutes of play. George is providing third-round value in eight-cat formats, well ahead of his Yahoo! ADP (116). Rostered in 79 percent of Yahoo! leagues, managers in shallow formats must ensure that George isn’t sitting on the waiver wire.
Lauri Markkanen

UTA Forward-Center #23

Lauri Markkanen accounted for 30 points (11-of-18 FGs, 6-of-6 FTs), eight rebounds, one assist and two three-pointers in Thursday’s win over the Nets.

Markkanen has scored at least 30 points in nine games this season, including Thursday’s win over the Nets. Entering the season with a Yahoo! ADP of 56, the Jazz forward has been close to a top-25 player in eight-cat formats thus far. Of course, the possibility of a late-season shutdown is why Markkanen’s ADP took a hit. As a result, those who were willing to roll the dice were rewarded handsomely during the season’s first quarter. Markkanen should face more resistance on Friday when the Jazz visit the Knicks.
Kyle Filipowski

UTA Center #22

Keyonte George, Ace Bailey, Svi Mykhailiuk, Lauri Markkanen and Kyle Filipowski will start Thursday’s game against the Nets.

Due to a right rib contusion, starting center Jusuf Nurkić will not play on Thursday. His spot in the lineup will be filled by Filipowski, who is worth streaming. He should be most valuable later in the season, especially if the Jazz aren’t in contention for a postseason spot as many expect.
Jusuf Nurkić

UTA Center #30

Jusuf Nurkić (rib) is out for Thursday’s game against the Nets.

Thursday’s game is the first of two in as many nights for the Jazz, who visit the Knicks on Friday. No Nurkić means that Utah will have to rely more on Kyle Filipowski, possibly as a starter. If he receives the starting nod, Filipowski should be slotted into lineups in deeper leagues.
Kevin Love

UTA Forward-Center #42

Kevin Love (rest) is out for Thursday’s game against the Nets.

Love had 11 points in 15 minutes off the bench in Monday’s win over the Rockets. The 37-year-old power forward will miss the first game of a back-to-back for the Jazz on Thursday against the Nets. Expect Love to be available Friday against the Knicks.
Jusuf Nurkić

UTA Center #30

Jusuf Nurkić (rib) is questionable for Thursday’s game against the Nets.

Nurkić is dealing with a right rib contusion, and a place in the starting lineup would open up if he can’t play against the Nets. Kyle Filipowski is the most likely replacement, and this would raise his fantasy ceiling, especially with Kevin Love already out.

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