The Jazz are tanking, which has been tough on their veteran players. What do they think about it, and what can change?

The Utah Jazz hit the road on Friday to face the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest.  Lauri Markkanen (b

Walker Kessler is averaging an NBA-best 4.3 offensive boards per game — a nearly two-rebound jump from last season. What's different?

Lauri Markkanen has expressed his displeasure with the idea of ​​tanking in the NBA after renewing his contract with the Utah Jazz for 238 million euros.

The NBA odds already have Utah listed as a massive underdog, and that spread could continue to grow with injuries up front for the visitor. With potential holes around the hoop, center Walker Kessler is called upon to pick up the slack in both scoring and rebounding.

Jazz say Jordan Clarkson and John Collins have been upgraded to questionable, Walker Kessler downgraded to questionable, Johnny Juzang, Cody Williams out.Source: Twitter @andyblarsen

Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest. Lauri Markkanen (back), Walker Kessler (rest), John Collins (hip), Johnny Juzang (hand), and Michah Potter (illness ...