Jazz blog: Burke's back will keep him out against Memphis

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune

Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) looks to pass, as Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake (5) defends, in NBA action, Utah Jazz vs. The Portland TrailBlazers, at the EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, March 25, 2015.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Trey Burke sneaks a pass to Trevor Booker between Enes Kanter and Steven Adams in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Trey Burke draws a foul on Enes Kanter in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Trey Burke shoots over D.J. Augustin in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Trey Burke drives around Anthony Morrow in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune

Trey Burke scores a layup over Mitch McGary in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) dribbles the ball as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) drives on Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams (13) as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) drives, as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015.

Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune
Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) signals to the crowd after sinking a cross-court shot at the end of the first quarter, as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015.

1 of 11

Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) looks to pass, as Portland Trail Blazers guard Steve Blake (5) defends, in NBA action, Utah Jazz vs. The Portland TrailBlazers, at the EnergySolutions Arena, Wednesday, March 25, 2015. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Trey Burke sneaks a pass to Trevor Booker between Enes Kanter and Steven Adams in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Trey Burke draws a foul on Enes Kanter in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Trey Burke draws a foul on Enes Kanter in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Trey Burke shoots over D.J. Augustin in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Trey Burke drives around Anthony Morrow in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Lennie Mahler | The Salt Lake Tribune Trey Burke scores a layup over Mitch McGary in the first half of a game between the Utah Jazz and Oklahoma City Thunder at EnergySolutions Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) dribbles the ball as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) drives on Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams (13) as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) drives, as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015. Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune Utah Jazz guard Trey Burke (3) signals to the crowd after sinking a cross-court shot at the end of the first quarter, as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings at EnergySolutions Arena in Salt Lake City, Wednesday April 8, 2015.

By Aaron Falk The Salt Lake Tribune

· May 10, 2015 10:19 pm

This is an archived article that was published on sltrib.com in 2015, and information in the article may be outdated. It is provided only for personal research purposes and may not be reprinted.

A sore lower back will keep Jazz point guard Trey Burke on the bench Friday night against the Memphis Grizzlies, the team announced about 75 minutes prior to tipoff.

Burke has averaged 12.9 points and 4.3 assists a game in taking over as Utah's sixth man. This will be the third time in four games his back has kept him out of action.

Burke's absence will mean more minutes for rookie Dante Exum, who scored 12 points and notched three assists on Wednesday night against the Sacramento Kings.

Exum's task should be somewhat easier than it might have otherwise been. Memphis guards Mike Conley (sprained right foot) and Tony Allen (left hamstring) are both out for a Grizzlies team trying to fight off the Houston Rockets for second place in the West.

— Aaron Falk