KJ Martin and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates to enter the Jazz's starting lineup for Monday's game due to Collins' absence.

Won't play Sunday

Collins will return Friday from a three-game absence due to back soreness. He averaged 19.2 points, 7.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists and 1.4 blocks over 33 minutes per game in his nine outings prior to his injury.

Sensabaugh will enter the starting lineup again due to John Collins (back) dealing with an injury. In his last three starts, Sensabaugh averaged 15.7 points, 3.7 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 24.3 minutes per contest.

Kessler (illness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Kings. Kessler, who was originally questionable, will be returning from a one-game absence. With John Collins (back) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both sidelined,

The Utah Jazz came up short for a win against the Washington Wizards on Wednesday night, falling 122-125 in their first meeting of the season. Yet, the end result in this one could be exactly what the Jazz are looking for in their hopes of maximizing their spot in this year's draft lottery.

Minnesota's Donte DiVincenzo had broken free on the perimeter and drove right into the heart of the paint. Collins was there to meet him, causing DiVincenzo to lose the ball on a layup attempt and secure Utah's 117-116 win over the Timberwolves Friday at the Delta Center.

On Wednesday, it was another long injury report for the Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler all missed the contest in the nation's capital. Even Keyonte George joined the seemingly ever-growing list — though the reason (illness) was likely more legitimate.

Against the Wizards, not only did Juzang have a good offensive night, but Kyle Filipowski also scored 20-plus points while Brice Sensabaugh, Isaiah Collier, Cody Williams and Svi Mykhailiuk all scored in double figures.

The Los Angeles Lakers might be targeting Utah Jazz forward John Collins. Collins has had an impressive season and could complement LeBron James and L

Collins (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Timberwolves, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. The questionable tag is an upgrade for Collins, who will have a chance Friday to end a three-game absence with back soreness.

As a result of the lack of availability, expect an increased workload for the youth movement in the Jazz rotation, most notably Utah's three-man group of rookies in Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski, who are all listed as available.