Utah Jazz Resting Mike Conley Against Chicago Bulls
Oct 29, 2021, 4:45 PM
Mike Conley #11 of the Utah Jazz drives down the court during a game against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Vivint Smart Home Arena on October 20, 2021 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
(Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
SALT LAKE CITY – The Utah Jazz listed Mike Conley as “OUT” for the team’s upcoming game against the Chicago Bulls.
The Bulls are slated to host the Jazz on Saturday, October 30.
Conley will miss the contest due to right knee injury maintenance.
In addition to the veteran guard, the Jazz will also be without Rudy Gay and Udoka Azubuike in the Windy City.
Jazz Injury Report for tomorrow:
OUT- Rudy Gay- Right Heel Injury Recovery
OUT- Mike Conley- Right Knee Injury Maintenance
Probable- Eric Paschall- Facial Infection
Probable – Miye Oni- Non-COVID Illness
Probable- Hassan Whiteside- Right Hand Contusion
OUT- Udoka Azubuike
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) October 29, 2021
Conley has suffered from leg injuries multiple times during his NBA career, including hamstring injuries during his first two seasons with the Jazz.
Utah’s game against Chicago is the front end of back-to-back days with games.
The Jazz play the Milwaukee Bucks on Sunday, October 31.
Conley’s absence during back-to-back stretches could become something Jazz fans will be accustomed to this season.
floater lookin' 𝒈𝒐𝒐𝒅 pic.twitter.com/uofWeDrGX5
— utahjazz (@utahjazz) October 29, 2021
The Jazz currently own a 4-0 record to start the season and are the NBA’s last undefeated team.
Through four games, Conley is averaging 12.0 points per contest on 42.5 percent shooting, including 39.1 percent on three-pointers. The veteran is also recording 1.5 rebounds, 4.0 assists, and 1.8 steals in 27.8 minutes per game.
Utah’s game against Chicago will begin on Saturday, October 30 at 6 p.m. (MDT). The game will be broadcast on AT&T SportsNet, NBA League Pass, and The Zone Sports Network.
