ImpactPorter has yet to make his Utah debut while being away from the team. Porter has until the end of the day Friday to reach a contract buyout with the Jazz, or else he will have no playoff eligibility for his new team.
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Otto Porter Jr. - Another absence comingPorter (not with team) is out for Saturday's game versus the Heat.
Walker Kessler - Draws questionable tagKessler (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ImpactKessler was ruled out for Thursday's loss to the Magic due to a right foot sprain and missed his first game since Dec. 11. In Kessler's absence, Luka Samanic entered the rotation but didn't make a significant impact.
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Luka Samanic - Leads bench in scoringSamanic racked up eight points (3-6 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and four rebounds in 12 minutes during Thursday's 115-107 loss to Orlando.
ImpactIn just six appearances in February, Samanic has averaged 2.3 points and 1.3 rebounds per game. Samanic should not be considered a viable fantasy option moving forward, especially sitting behind Brice Sensabaugh, who has averaged 10.7 minutes per game this month compared to Samanic's 4.5.
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Heat look to bounce back, host struggling JazzThe Miami Heat return home from a six-game road swing Saturday, looking to start a new winning streak when they host the sputtering Utah Jaz...
MARCH 1•STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Heat look to bounce back, host struggling JazzThe Miami Heat return home from a six-game road swing Saturday, looking to start a new winning streak when they host the sputtering Utah Jaz...
MARCH 1•KANSASCITY.COM
Taylor Hendricks - Flirts with double-doubleHendricks ended with 10 points (3-6 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 2-2 FT), seven rebounds, one assist and one steal in 27 minutes during Thursday's 115-107 loss to the Magic.
ImpactHendricks has drawn four straight starts, averaging 9.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in 27.0 minutes per game during that stretch. The rookie's defensive production could be better, but he's been efficient from the field and displayed a competent three-point shot, draining multiple triples in back-to-back games.
MARCH 1•ROTOWIRE
Celtics Mailbag: Otto Porter Jr. buyout, 15th roster spotThe Celtics will be watching several players closely ahead of a key buyout deadline on March 1st.
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