Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Leads team in scoring off bench
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Clarkson closed with 21 points (7-17 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 5-5 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 30 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 loss to the Clippers.
Clarkson might have come off the bench in this one, as Collin Sexton and Keyonte George are entrenched as the starting backcourt, but that didn't stop the veteran from being the Jazz's highest-scorer in this 11-point defeat. Clarkson continues to produce as a member of the second unit and has scored at least 15 points in six straight games, averaging 18.0 points per game in that span. He's putting up numbers despite his lack of efficiency, so fantasy managers in category-based leagues aren't reaping all the benefits Clarkson can deliver with his scoring exploits. He's shooting just 40.7 percent from the field in that six-game stretch.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Goes for 20 points in win
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Clarkson finished with 20 points (7-16 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds and four assists across 30 minutes during Thursday's 115-113 win over the Mavericks.
The veteran guard finished as Utah's second-leading scorer behind John Collins (28). However, Clarkson did struggle from three-point range and has shot 30.5 percent from beyond the arc this season. The 32-year-old has provided a fairly consistent offensive output through nine regular-season appearances, during which he has averaged 15.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, 3.9 assists and 0.8 steals across 25.3 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Pops for 18 points in return
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Clarkson (heel) logged 18 points (5-11 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 4-4 FT), four rebounds and two assists across 21 minutes in Thursday's 123-100 loss to the Bucks.
Clarkson had started in his previous two appearances before missing the Jazz's last two contests with plantar fasciitis in his left foot, but he ended up coming off the bench in his return to action Thursday. He played six fewer minutes than starting shooting guard Collin Sexton (27 minutes), but the split between the two players could become more even or even tilt in Clarkson's favor once the heel injury is further in the rear-view mirror. Clarkson had averaged 24.5 minutes per game in his first five outings of the season, while Sexton averaged 23.4 minutes during that same stretch.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Will play Thursday
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Clarkson (heel) is available for Thursday's game against the Bucks.
Clarkson will return after a two-game absence due to plantar fasciitis, but this isn't entirely surprising since he was deemed probable earlier today and was likely to suit up, barring any late setbacks, before the scheduled 8 p.m. ET tipoff. He won't face any minutes limit in his first game back, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Clarkson is averaging 13.0 points per game this season while starting in two of his five appearances.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Upgraded to probable
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Clarkson (heel) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Bucks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson has been upgraded from questionable to probable Thursday after missing Utah's last two contests with left heel plantar fasciitis. However, if Clarkson is further upgraded to available, it is unclear if he will replace Collin Sexton in the starting lineup.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Ascends to full practice
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Clarkson (heel) logged a full practice Wednesday and is considered questionable for Thursday's game against Milwaukee, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson appears to be ahead of schedule after initially being set for a re-evaluation a week from Nov. 1st as he deals with plantar fasciitis in his left foot. A return to action Thursday versus Milwaukee or Saturday versus San Antonio appears to be on the table.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Out at least another week
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The Jazz announced Friday that Clarkson has been diagnosed with left plantar fasciitis and will be re-evaluated in one week.
Clarkson suffered his injury during Thursday's contest against San Antonio and will now miss at least a week of action. In Clarkson's absence, Collin Sexton, Patty Mills and Johnny Juzang are candidates to receive increased playing time.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Leads Utah in scoring
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Clarkson amassed 21 points (8-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 3-3 FT), five rebounds and three assists in 26 minutes during Tuesday's 113-96 loss to the Kings.
Clarkson started for the first time this season and delivered his best output of the campaign, showing improved efficiency with his shot and reaching the 20-point mark for the first time this season. Clarkson is battling for the starting role at the two-guard spot with Collin Sexton, and there's no question the 11-year veteran took advantage of the opportunity here. He will be reliable in fantasy regardless of his role due to his scoring prowess, but his upside would gain a few ticks if he secures a permanent starting nod.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Enters starting five vs. Kings
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Clarkson will join the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup against the Kings, James Ham of ESPN 1320 Sacramento reports.
Collin Sexton will slide to the bench with Clarkson starting at the two-guard spot. The 32-year-old has come off the bench in each of the club's first three regular-season games, during which he has averaged 13.7 points, 4.3 assists and 3.7 rebounds across 25.3 minutes per game. Clarkson is shooting only 37.8 percent from the field and 20.0 percent from beyond the arc this season.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Efficient in victory
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Clarkson (rest) tallied 11 points (3-6 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five assists, four rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 24 minutes during Tuesday's 117-114 preseason win over the Kings.
Clarkson returned to action Tuesday after missing Utah's previous outing for rest purposes. Clarkson has established himself as one of the NBA's best scoring guards off the bench and was pivotal in the Jazz's win over Sacramento.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Resting Saturday
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Clarkson (rest) has been ruled out of Saturday's preseason game against the Spurs, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Clarkson will get a scheduled day of rest as the club is expected to take an extended look at Johnny Juzang and Svi Mykhailiuk. Clarkson's next chance to feature will come Tuesday against the Kings.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Productive off bench Thursday
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Clarkson registered 13 points (5-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-3 FT), four rebounds, two assists, a steal and a block across 22 minutes off the bench in Thursday's 107-102 preseason win over the Mavericks.
Clarkson was one of six Utah players who scored in double digits in this contest. Keyonte George (knee) left Thursday's contest early and could miss time, so Clarkson may be in line for a more prominent role in the team's final three preseason contests.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Healthy for camp
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Clarkson (back) will be a full go for training camp this week, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson battled some joint inflammation in his back to cut his 2023-24 season short. The veteran ended up making 55 appearances in the regular season, averaging 17.1 points, 5.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds while shooting 41.3 percent from the field. The Jazz had a quiet offseason, so it's likely that Clarkson will play a similar role in 2024-25.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Won't play Sunday
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Clarkson (back) is out for Sunday's game against the Warriors.
The Jazz won't risk Clarkson in the season finale since the team has nothing to play for. The veteran guard showed his scoring prowess whether playing as a starter or coming off the bench, as he started in only 19 of his 55 appearances. He ends the campaign with averages of 17.1 points, 5.0 assists and 3.4 rebounds per game while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 29.4 percent from deep.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Out again Friday
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Clarkson (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson hasn't played since March 25 due to joint inflammation in his back. He has only one more chance to suit up this season -- Sunday against Golden State -- but with the Jazz out of playoff contention, the veteran point guard isn't expected to suit up for that game.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Ruled out for Thursday
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Clarkson (back) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Rockets, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Clarkson hasn't played since March 25 due to left SI joint inflammation, and though the Jazz haven't officially shut him down for the season, the team doesn't have much incentive to get him back on the floor for its final three games. Talen Horton-Tucker and Keyonte George should continue to log heavy minutes out of the Utah backcourt Thursday.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Won't play Tuesday
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Clarkson (back) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game versus Denver, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Clarkson's odds of a return during the 2023-24 campaign dwindle by the day, with Utah having three games on the schedule following Tuesday's contest. Kris Dunn (foot) will also be unavailable for Utah's backcourt rotation Tuesday.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Sitting out Sunday
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Clarkson (back) won't play Sunday against the Warriors, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson will miss his sixth straight game due to left SI inflammation. The Jazz haven't provided a timeline for Clarkson's return, and given the team's status as a non-playoff contender, it wouldn't be a surprise if he's suited up for the last time in 2023-24.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Remains out for Friday
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Clarkson (back) won't play Friday against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson will miss his fifth straight game and will sit for the 11th time in 12 contests. The Jazz haven't offered up a timeline for when or if Clarkson will return to the court, so it's possible that his season is over.
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Jazz's Jordan Clarkson: Not playing Tuesday
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Clarkson (back) won't play Tuesday against the Cavaliers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Clarkson is set to miss a fourth consecutive game, and the 10th out of the Jazz's last 11 outings, with a nagging injury. The Jazz are already out of the playoff race, so it wouldn't be surprising if Utah ends up shutting down Clarkson for the rest of the campaign, though there haven't been any signs of that happening yet. His next chance to play will come against the Clippers on Friday.
