ImpactSamanic is a fringe rotation player for the Jazz, and it doesn't help his case that Lauri Markkanen is healthy again. Samanic's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Nets.
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Luka Samanic - Won't play SaturdaySamanic (illness) will miss Saturday's game against the Kings, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
John Collins - Out again SaturdayCollins (illness) will miss Saturday's game against the Kings, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ImpactThis will be the fourth straight game that Collins will miss. The good news for Utah is that Lauri Markkanen is no longer showing up on the injury report after missing Thursday's game with the Jazz managing his hamstring issue. Collins' next chance to play is Monday against the Nets.
DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen - Removed from injury reportMarkkanen (hamstring) will be available for Saturday's game against the Kings, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ImpactMarkkanen missed Thursday's game versus the Trail Blazers, but it was the second leg of a back-to-back set and the Jazz were simply being cautious. In Markkanen's last appearance against the Knicks on Wednesday, he looked sharp with 23 points and eight rebounds in 25 minutes.
DECEMBER 16, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Jerami Grant - Expected to suit up SaturdayGrant (concussion) is probable for Saturday's game versus the Mavericks.
ImpactGrant is expected to return to action Saturday after missing the previous four games with a concussion. The 29-year-old forward will likely replace either Matisse Thybulle or Toumani Camara in the starting lineup against Dallas.
DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Ish Wainright - Not listed on injury reportWainright (knee) isn't listed on Portland's injury report for Saturday's game against Dallas.
ImpactWainright suffered a left MCL sprain in mid-November and was sidelined for a few weeks before getting sent to the G League to finalize his rehab. He played 24 minutes during the Rip City Remix's loss to the G League Ignite on Thursday, but given Portland is close to full strength again, Wainright may have difficulty carving out playing time with the NBA squad.
DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Kris Dunn - Logs season-high mark in minutesDunn provided six points (3-8 FG, 0-2 3Pt), five assists and two rebounds through 26 minutes in Thursday's 122-114 loss to Portland.
ImpactAfter missing five games while tending to a personal matter, Dunn has seen a sudden uptick in usage. In his last four contests, he has averaged 7.0 points, 5.3 assists, 3.5 rebounds and 0.5 steals over 21.5 minutes per game. As Keyonte George (foot) and Jordan Clarkson (thigh) remain out, expect Dunn to maintain his increased role until they return.
DECEMBER 15, 2023•ROTOWIRE
Toumani Camara - Season-high scoring effort ThursdayCamara provided 18 points (7-10 FG, 3-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT) and six rebounds over 24 minutes during Thursday's 122-114 loss to the Jazz.
ImpactMaking his 14th straight start, Camera produced his best scoring performance of the season while also draining more than two three-pointers in a game for the first time. The 2023 second-round pick has taken advantage of various injuries and absences in the Portland lineup to keep his run in the starting five going, but he's averaging just 8.4 points, 4.8 boards, 1.1 threes, 1.0 assists and 0.9 steals over that stretch. Camera has proven to be a nice addition to the roster, but he's still far from fantasy relevance in most season-long formats.
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