KJ

Martin

Martin has averaged just over 21 minutes per game across his last six, so his absence will free up some rotational minutes for the likes of Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski. With Walker Kessler (concussion) sidelined, Martin likely would have started if he was available. That opportunity will now likely fall to either Johnny Juzang or Svi Mykhailiuk.

Kessler played on Wednesday after missing Utah’s two previous games with an illness. However, he is now listed as out due to a nasal fracture that also has him in concussion protocols. With 10 days left in the regular season, it wouldn’t be surprising if Kessler didn’t suit up again this season. KJ Martin should return to the starting lineup, with Kyle Filipowski sliding over to center.

Markkanen’s timetable for return is set for 7 to 10 days while Collins is only certain to miss at least a week. Fantasy managers should expect to see a lot more KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski in the meantime, and it wouldn’t be surprising if both Markkanen and Collins didn’t appear again this season.

Sexton and Kessler both missed Utah’s last game against Charlotte, but they will be back against Houston, with Kessler returning from a two-game absence. Sexton’s return will push one of Brice Sensabaugh or Johnny Juzang to the bench, though both should still play significant roles. Kessler’s return should result in KJ Martin returning to a reserve role, with Kyle Filipowski shifting over the power forward.

Kessler and Sexton have a shot at playing on Wednesday, which is suitable for those who have either player rostered on their fantasy teams. However, if cleared to play, both players will likely have their playing time limited. Johnny Juzang and KJ Martin started Monday’s loss to the Hornets and would retain those roles if Kessler and Sexton remain out.

With both Collin Sexton (pelvis) and Cody Williams (illness) sidelined against Charlotte, Sensabaugh and Juzang will fill out the open spots in the starting lineup. Both players scored in double figures in Utah’s last game and should take on extra minutes as starters. Martin will also replace Oscar Tshiebwe in the starting unit.

Unsurprisingly, Kessler will miss the second leg of Utah’s back-to-back set after landing on the injury report late on Friday afternoon. In his absence, Oscar Tshiebwe, KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski should pick up the slack by committee.

Kessler could be sidelined for the second night of Utah’s back-to-back, and reports indicated that he appeared ill in the locker room after Thursday’s game. Oscar Tshiebwe will be available to take on some of the center minutes if Kessler isn’t available, and KJ Martin could replace him in the starting unit, with Kyle Filipowski sliding to center.

Martin is a legitimate member of Utah’s rotation and has a chance to bump Svi Mykhailiuk from the starting lineup. Springer could have a tough time playing minutes because of the Jazz’s wealth of young guards.

Martin has missed Utah’s last four games, while Springer has been inactive for four straight and nine of Utah’s last ten. Their absences have resulted in more playing time for players such as Johnny Juzang and Svi Mykhailiuk, but neither has been consistent enough to merit rostering, even in deep leagues.