Jazz in full -tank mode with the latest damage report

Utah Jazz remains loose with the injury report in their quest to maximize their lottery odds. On the way to Tuesday evening’s competition with the Golden State Warriors is Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, John Collins, Jordan Clarkson and Johnny Juzang out.

The aggressive tank strategy has worked for Utah. Where it stands today, Jazz has the second best lottery odds. However, they will have to continue losing games at an alarming speed to stay at two. They are only ½ games removed from the three seats and 2.5 games from four.

On the surface is jazz in full tank state. However, it is plausible that Jazz does not want to take any chances of the players being injured before the trade deadline on February 6. Rumors have circulated around Kessler, Collins and Clarkson about potential trades since the start of the season.

Either way, desperate times require desperate affairs. Utah has not been doing well in the NBA lottery since the beginning of his reconstruction two years ago. The highest elections Utah has been awarded is No. 9 selection in 2023 (Taylor Hendricks) and No. 10 in 2024 (Cody Williams).

Despite not being unmotivated to win games, there are still reasons to put in when Urah plays. The youth movement is alive and good in Salt Lake City. Some of their younger players have made some progress. Most notable, Brice Seasbaugh, Isaiah Collier and Keyonte George continue to be part of Utah’s future rotation.

Warriors will also be without a few key contributors. Daymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga were declared Monday night. Tip-off tonight is at. 20.00 Mt.

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