Walker Kessler Out Against Heat
2 months agoUtah 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.
Source: Andy Larsen - The Salt Lake Tribune
Source: Andy Larsen - The Salt Lake Tribune