NBA Player News

Holmgren won't play Friday against the Nuggets due to back spasms, Clemente Almanza of USA Today reports.

It's unclear as to when Holmgren started to experience the back issue, but it'll be enough to keep him from Friday's action. Aaron Wiggins and Kenrich Williams should be in line for more minutes with Holmgren and Alex Caruso (rest) sidelined.

Walsh is starting Thursday's game against the Knicks.

Walsh will take the place of Jaylen Brown, who is out Thursday due to left Achilles tendinitis. Walsh started a pair of games down the stretch but failed to score in double figures in either opportunity.

Markkanen (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Markkanen is still recovering from a right hip impingement and hasn't played since Feb. 23. His last chance to suit up this season will come in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lakers, though he can be considered doubtful for that contest until the Jazz offer an update on his status.

Collier (hamstring) is listed as out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Collier has missed Utah's last 11 contests. With only one game left this season for the Jazz after Friday's clash with the Grizzlies, it appears there's a good chance he won't be back on the floor until the 2026-27 campaign. Keyonte George (hamstring) is also still out, so Ace Bailey (knee), who is off the injury report, might find himself back at the point guard spot.

Filipowski (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Memphis.

Filipowski will miss Utah's penultimate regular-season game due to lower-back injury management. With the big man sidelined, Oscar Tshiebwe and Blake Hinson are candidates to see increased playing time.

Sensabaugh has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies for rest purposes.

Sensabaugh will get the night off after appearing in seven straight matchups for the Jazz. John Konchar figures to be the favorite to start in Sensabaugh's place Friday evening.

Huff won't start Thursday's game against the Nets.

The 28-year-old center will retreat to the second unit in favor of Micah Potter on Thursday. Huff has averaged 7.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.2 blocks in 19.0 minutes per tilt over his last five outings off the bench.

George (hamstring) is listed as out for Friday's game against Memphis.

George hasn't been on the floor since the 134-117 loss to the Knicks on March 11. With only one game left for Utah after Friday's meeting with the Grizzlies, it would be surprising to see George back in the lineup again this season. With Isaiah Collier (hamstring) also still sidelined, Ace Bailey could take on increased on-ball duties, while Kennedy Chandler and Bez Mbeng will likely continue seeing significant playing time.

Slawson will start Thursday's game against the Nets.

With Kobe Brown (back) sidelined, Slawson will return to the first unit. As a starter this season (four games), he has averaged 9.8 points, 5.3 rebounds, 1.8 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.3 blocks across 28.3 minutes per game.

Potter is in the starting lineup for Thursday's game against the Nets.

Potter will make his second start in three games as the Pacers are electing to move Jay Huff to a bench role. Potter performed well in his last start Sunday, ending the game with 21 points, 12 rebounds and four assists in 30 minutes.