Talen

Horton-Tucker

After spending the last two seasons in Utah, the Chicago native is reportedly headed home. Horton-Tucker appeared in 51 games for the Jazz last season, averaging 10.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, 3.5 assists, 0.9 steals, and 1.2 3-pointers in 19.8 minutes. THT made 11 starts for Utah, and he’ll likely take on a reserve role if he can lock down a roster spot with the Bulls. Horton-Tucker is not a player fantasy managers should plan on drafting, especially with Josh Giddey, Coby White, and Ayo Dosunmu on the roster.

Sexton was on pace to be one of the iron men that played in all 82 games, but he will miss a fourth straight game with an illness to end the season. Johnny Juzang and Talen Horton-Tucker should continue to play large roles.

Sexton has missed their last three games after playing in the team’s first 78, so there is certainly a chance that he returns for the finale. However, if he doesn’t, Johnny Juzang and Talen Horton-Tucker will continue to play big minutes.

After playing in the team’s first 78 games, Sexton will miss a third straight, and managers should expect him to remain sidelined for the finale on Sunday. Talen Horton-Tucker and Johnny Juzang will continue to take on extra minutes, with the latter starting in the backcourt.

George was responsible for five of Utah’s 14 turnovers, but the overall stat line was solid, and he had plenty of help as the Jazz ended a 13-game losing streak. The rookie point guard was one of seven players in double figures, and he’s scored at 20 in two of his last three games. George has played 30 minutes or more in five of his previous six games, and it’s been clear since the All-Star break that Utah will give him every opportunity to make the starting point guard job his moving forward. Talen Horton-Tucker (16/5/5/0/2 with two 3-pointers in 29 minutes) and Kenneth Lofton Jr. (14/9/5/2/1 with two 3-pointers in 27 minutes) gave Utah good minutes off the bench and should not lack playing time in the final two games of the season.

THT didn’t play in their last game, but with Collin Sexton sidelined for the first time this season, he made a return to the rotation. He stepped up and had his highest-scoring game since December, when he had a season-high 27 points in one of his last starts of the year. THT hasn’t been a consistent part of the team’s rotation, and even when he has been recently, he hasn’t been as productive as he was in this game. However, there are only five games on Thursday, so THT may be worth streaming on the light day. However, with 15 games on Friday and Sunday, there will be better options.

Sexton played in Utah’s first 78 games of the season, but his absence in this one will prevent him from getting to 82 games. That will open up plenty of minutes which will likely go to Johnny Juzang, Kira Lewis Jr. and Talen Horton-Tucker. Juzang had 27 points and seven triples in their last game and should move into the starting unit.

Collins’ and Kessler’s absences will open up additional minutes for the likes of Omer Yurtseven, Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks, though none of those players offer tremendous fantasy appeal. Dunn’s absence should free up some extra playing time for Jason Preston and Talen Horton-Tucker.

Clarkson has been ruled out for a fifth consecutive game, freeing up rotation minutes for Talen Horton-Tucker. This has also impacted Collin Sexton, who has taken on the scoring role that usually belongs to Clarkson. While Sexton is already rostered in most leagues, THT should be left on the waiver wire.

Markkanen has a chance to return following a six-game absence, and if he’s able to go, Talen Horton-Tucker and Brice Sensabaugh could see their playing time reduced. Clarkson’s continued absence means more offensive opportunities for Keyonte George, who has averaged 24.5 points across his last four outings.