Despite key departures, the Utah Jazz maintained high expectations for themselves ahead of the 2017-18 season. Even without Gordon Hayward and George Hill directing the team’s offense, another playoff berth remained in play. The only hitch to that plan was that the Jazz had to stay healthy (for a change).
Less than a month after opening night, they’re not doing too well.
Having already incurred major injuries to Dante Exum and Joe Johnson, the Jazz received more bad news this weekend. According to an announcement from the team, star big man Rudy Gobert has suffered a right tibia contusion.