Enes Kanter Injury: Updates on Jazz Center's Ankle and Return
Enes Kanter was knocked out of the Utah Jazz's clash with the Atlanta Hawks on Jan. 2 due to an ankle injury. He is probable against the Rockets on Saturday.
Continue for updates.
Kanter Probable vs. Houston
Saturday, Jan. 10
The Jazz provide an update on Kanter's status:
Kanter Misses Multiple Games
Wednesday, Jan. 7
Jody Genessy of the Deseret News confirmed Kanter won't play tonight against Chicago, which will be his third game missed since suffering the injury.
Kanter in Walking Boot at Practice
Monday, Jan. 5
Aaron Falk of the Salt Lake Tribune provided an image of Kanter at practice:
Yesterday, the Jazz announced Kanter would not play Monday against the Pacers.
Kanter Exits Due to Ankle Injury, Already Ruled Out for Saturday
Friday, Jan. 2
Jody Genessy of Deseret News in Salt Lake City reported that the 22-year-old big man wouldn't return. Following the game, Jazz radio play-by-play announcer David Locke announced Kanter was ruled out for Saturday's contest against the Timberwolves.
Kanter's in the midst of a career year, averaging 14 points and 7.3 rebounds a game entering Friday. He's second on the Jazz in boards and third in scoring.
His injury comes at the worst time for Utah. The team will already be without Alec Burks for the rest of the season. Yahoo Sports' Adrian Wojnarowski and Locke reported that Rodney Hood and Patrick Christopher will be looking at lengthy absences as well.
Although nobody expects much out of Utah this season, it's always concerning when so many players are going down with injuries.
Plus, the Jazz will want to get Kanter back sooner rather than later so he can get back to developing his game.
