Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson has undergone a medical procedure to address plantar fasciitis in his left foot, the team announced today in a press release.
According to the Jazz, Clarkson will be sidelined for the remainder of the season as he continues to receive treatment on his injured foot. That means the veteran will miss Utah’s last nine games of 2024/25.
Clarkson only appeared in 37 total games for the Jazz this season, but the former Sixth Man of the Year provided his usual offensive spark off the bench when he was available, averaging 16.2 points, 3.7 assists, and 3.2 rebounds in 26.0 minutes per night.
Although Clarkson’s 40.8% field goal percentage represents a career low, that number dipped in part because the 32-year-old was taking more three-pointers and fewer two-pointers this season. He made 36.2% of his three-point tries, his best mark in that category since 2019/20.
A trade candidate at this season’s deadline, Clarkson ultimately remained in Utah through February 6, but he figures to be back on the trade block this summer as he enters the final year of his current contract. He’ll be in line to earn approximately $14.3MM on an expiring deal next season and could appeal to a team looking to add a scorer to its second unit.
With Clarkson unavailable for the rest of the season, there will likely be more rotation minutes available for young guards like Isaiah Collier, Keyonte George, Johnny Juzang, and KJ Martin down the stretch in Utah. Veteran wing Svi Mykhailiuk could also see some additional run.
Strange that they’re being so vague about a “medical procedure”. Was it surgery? Acupuncture? Probably hipaa…
Yes, it’s totally injured. Cooper Fasciitis is quite painful.
Lol, no this is real. He’s had it for most of the season. Likely why he wasn’t traded. The surgery on his foot should help him regain his value, not just for the team, but for his own confidence as well.
Time to give Sensabaugh 30+ minutes a game and see what he can do. He’s shooting 41% from 3 – let him loose!
The Jazz need defense more than his offense. So far he’s been a liability in defense. He also makes too many mistakes. Playing time can help with that. Defense, on the other hand, is mostly effort and the rest is anticipation.
He’s going to need to improve and show more commitment to defense, for sure. Fortunately, the Jazz are in the perfect position to let him grow – they suck, so let the kids play.
Silver this is silly
Danny and Urah were made for each other.
Calm down, paranoid people. Lol. This is a real injury.