Clarkson's appearance on the injury report is concerning, as he missed two games earlier this season due to a similar injury. If he cannot play on Thursday, fellow reserves Isaiah Collier and Johnny Juzang may absorb some of the available minutes, and starter Collin Sexton can also take some. Neither Collier nor Juzang needs to be rostered in most leagues.
George struggled in the first half of Sunday's game and did not start the third quarter. Rookie Isaiah Collier did, as George continues to struggle with his decision-making. While slightly better in the second half, the 2023 first-round pick finished with nine points and more turnovers (four) than assists (three). Fantasy managers will want to keep an eye on this, especially with Collier (four points, three rebounds, eight assists, and two steals) having the ability to put his teammates in positions where they can succeed. Not that George doesn't, but he needs to get better.
The Jazz have made two changes to their lineup for Tuesday's game. George's return means Isaiah Collier will come off the bench, and there's no need to roster Collier in redraft leagues. The other change is Collins, who will start for the injured Walker Kessler (right hip soreness). Pick him up if Collins is on the waiver wire in your league.
George will officially return after missing one game and being listed as probable. The 21-year-old will likely be reinserted into the starting lineup while Isaiah Collier returns to the bench. Now healthy, George should continue to see a lot of run as the team's potential future at point guard.
George will reenter the fray after a one-game layoff. The second-year guard will likely slot back into the starting lineup as the team's top assist man and move Isaiah Collier to the bench.