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Clarkson

Clarkson, who’s scored 16 points or more in four straight, gave the Jazz much-needed production off the bench in Thursday’s win. His biggest play was an assist, with Clarkson finding John Collins for a wide-open dunk with 6.4 seconds remaining to win the game. He may still be ranked well outside the top 150 in per-game value, but Utah’s lack of consistent scoring options makes Clarkson a player worth holding onto in deep leagues.

George has been downgraded from questionable to out, opening up a spot in the starting lineup. Patty Mills and Jordan Clarkson are possible replacements, with the latter offering a higher fantasy ceiling. George’s absence will also mean more shots for Collin Sexton.

After a two-game absence, Clarkson looked sharp in his 21 minutes on the floor. The lingering question is whether or not the playing time represents JC’s ceiling, especially with starter Collin Sexton (14 points, two rebounds, seven assists, and two 3-pointers) playing 27 minutes. Off to a slow start to the season before the heel injury, Clarkson needs more minutes if he’s to be a factor in standard leagues.

Markkanen and Clarkson have missed three and two games, respectively, due to their injuries. The returns mean Kyle Filipowski and Collin Sexton are headed to the bench, with the latter having a chance of sticking ahead of Clarkson. Filipowski won’t fall out of the rotation entirely, but his minutes will take a significant hit.

Markkanen has missed three straight games, and Clarkson has missed two in a row, but both players are expected to be available Thursday. It’s unclear if they’ll face any restrictions upon their return.

Markkanen has missed the last three games with back spasms, but was able to get in a full practice on Wednesday. Similarly, Clarkson was able to practice as well on Wednesday despite a heel injury. Barring a setback, these two are on track to suit up Thursday against the Bucks. Kyle Filipowski will head to the bench upon Markkanen’s return.

Clarkson will miss a second consecutive game, meaning Collin Sexton remains in the starting lineup. Sexton didn’t provide much value in Saturday’s loss to the Nuggets, but Monday’s game is a better spot to stream him.

After being forced to leave Thursday’s loss to the Spurs prematurely, Clarkson will not be available for Saturday’s game against the Nuggets. He replaced Collin Sexton in the starting lineup for Utah’s last two games, so Sexton should be the choice to fill the void.

Shooting 1-of-6 from the field and 1-of-2 from the foul line, Clarkson finished with three points, three rebounds, one assist, and two steals. His premature exit led to more minutes for Collin Sexton, with the recently benched guard logging 25. If Clarkson misses time, Sexton would have a clear path to boosting his fantasy value.

Collier underwent an MRI after an early exit on Saturday, and it appears that the injury will keep him sidelined until after they play their first game. There is a chance that he is only sidelined for their season opener, but Collin Sexton and Jordan Clarkson will be the primary ball handlers when Keyonte George isn’t on the floor. George also had an MRI on his knee, but there weren’t any issues there, so he won’t miss any time.