Sexton To Miss Another Week With Hamstring Injury
Feb 27, 2023, 4:56 PM
SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton will miss at least another week due to the left hamstring injury he suffered prior to the All-Star break.
The speedy guard suffered the injury in the first quarter of the team’s loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on February 15 and hasn’t been in uniform since.
“Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain) is continuing treatment and progressing as expected,” the Jazz announced. “He will remain OUT and will be re-evaluated in one week.”
Per the @utahjazz:
Sexton Injury Update:
Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain) is continuing treatment and progressing as expected. He will remain OUT and will be reevaluated in one week.
— Ben Anderson (@BensHoops) February 27, 2023
Sexton did participate in the Skills Challenge over All-Star weekend, helping Jazz teammates Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler win the event.
The Jazz are 2-0 with Sexton out of the lineup since returning from the All-Star break in part due to the play from recently signed Kris Dunn.
Dunn joined the Jazz on a 10-day contract and quickly found his way into the rotation.
Can Kris Dunn stick with the @utahjazz?
And, are the Jazz going to make the playoffs?
Those are the two major questions facing the Jazz after their blowout win over the Spurs on Saturday night. #TakeNote https://t.co/dbzPnq6R9B
— KSL Sports (@kslsports) February 26, 2023
The veteran guard is averaging 13.0 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.5 assists in two appearances, including an impressive 15 point, seven rebound, eight assist outing in Saturday’s win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Sexton has been a reliable backup for the Jazz in 47 appearances this season.
The Alabama product is averaging 14.3 points, 2.9 assists, and 2.2 rebounds while shooting an efficient 50 percent from the floor and 41 percent from the three-point line.
Sexton was acquired by the Jazz in the Donovan Mitchell blockbuster last summer and is under contract with the team through 2026.
Utah Jazz Next Broadcast
The Utah Jazz and San Antonio Spurs will tip off at 7 pm MT in Salt Lake City on Tuesday. The game will be televised on AT&T SportsNet and can be heard on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. It can also be streamed on DirecTV Stream and FuboTV.
Ben Anderson is the Utah Jazz insider for KSL Sports and the co-host of Jake and Ben from 10-12p with Jake Scott on 97.5 The KSL Sports Zone. Find Ben on Twitter at @BensHoops or on Instagram @BensHoops.
