Jazz-Pelicans Injury Update, What Happened to Jazz-Pelicans?

For the Utah Jazz, Lauri Markkanen is sidelined due to a hamstring injury, while Jordan Clarkson is available despite an illness. In contrast, the New Orleans Pelicans continue to miss C.J. McCollum due to a chest injury, but Zion Williamson is set to return after a brief rest.

Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz, founded in 1974 as the New Orleans Jazz, are a professional basketball team now based in Salt Lake City. Initially struggling, the team saw a transformative period in the late 1980s with standout players John Stockton and Karl Malone, forming one of the most renowned duos in NBA history.

Under coach Jerry Sloan's leadership, the Jazz became a powerhouse in the 1990s, making two NBA Finals appearances. In recent years, stars like Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell propelled the team back into contention, achieving the league's best regular season record in 2020–21. Despite early playoff exits, the Jazz continue to be a competitive force in the NBA.

Jazz-Pelicans Injury Update

Utah Jazz:

Jordan Clarkson (illness) - AVAILABLE
Lauri Markkanen (hamstring) - OUT
Josh Christopher (G-League) - OUT
Johnny Juzang (G-League) - OUT
Micah Potter (G-League) - OUT

New Orleans Pelicans:

Zion Williamson (rest) - AVAILABLE
C.J. McCollum (chest) - OUT
Trey Murphy III (knee) - OUT
Matt Ryan (calf strain) - OUT

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Utah Jazz Records

Season	Games Played (GP)	Wins (W)	Losses (L)	W–L%	Finish	Playoffs
2018–19	82	50	32	.610	3rd, Northwest	Lost in First Round, 1–4 (Rockets)
2019–20	72	44	28	.611	3rd, Northwest	Lost in First Round, 3–4 (Nuggets)
2020–21	72	52	20	.722	1st, Northwest	Lost in Conference Semifinals, 2–4 (Clippers)
2021–22	82	49	33	.598	1st, Northwest	Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Mavericks)
2022–23	82	37	45	.451	4th, Northwest	Did not qualify for the playoffs

Utah Jazz Head Coaches

Years	Coach
1974	Scotty Robertson
1974	Elgin Baylor
1974–1976	Butch van Breda Kolff
1976–1979	Elgin Baylor
1979–1981	Tom Nissalke
1981–1988	Frank Layden
1988–2011	Jerry Sloan
2011–2014	Tyrone Corbin
2014–2022	Quin Snyder
2022–present	Will Hardy

New Orleans Pelicans

The New Orleans Pelicans, established in 2002, are an NBA team based in New Orleans. The franchise has undergone several name changes, originating as the New Orleans Hornets before adopting the Pelicans moniker in 2013.

Despite facing challenges, including a temporary relocation due to Hurricane Katrina, the team has remained resilient. Notably, stars like Zion Williamson and C.J. McCollum have brought excitement to the Pelicans, with Zion being a key player after being selected as the first overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft.

New Orleans Pelicans Records

Season	GP	W	L	W–L%	Finish	Playoffs
2018–19	82	33	49	.402	4th, Southwest	Did not qualify for the playoffs
2019–20	72	30	42	.417	5th, Southwest	Did not qualify for the playoffs
2020–21	72	31	41	.431	4th, Southwest	Did not qualify for the playoffs
2021–22	82	36	46	.439	3rd, Southwest	Lost in First Round, 2–4 (Suns)
2022–23	82	42	40	.512	2nd, Southwest	Did not qualify for the playoffs

New Orleans Pelicans Head Coaches

Name	Tenure
Paul Silas	2002–2003
Tim Floyd	2003–2004
Byron Scott	2004–2009
Jeff Bower	2009–2010
Monty Williams	2010–2015
Alvin Gentry	2015–2020
Stan Van Gundy	2020–2021
Willie Green	2021–present

What Happened to Jazz-Pelicans?

Both the Utah Jazz and the New Orleans Pelicans had some key players dealing with injuries. For the Utah Jazz, Lauri Markkanen was ruled out due to a hamstring injury, and Jordan Clarkson was available despite an illness. On the other hand, the New Orleans Pelicans were without C.J. McCollum, who was dealing with a chest injury, while Zion Williamson was listed as available after resting in the previous game.