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Jeremy Evans sprained his left ankle during practice Friday, so the seldom-used substitute's availability is questionable for Saturday night's game against the Los Angeles Clippers.
Coming off his most productive season in the NBA, the fifth-year Utah Jazz forward hasn't been a part of new coach Quin Snyder's rotation, even dating back to the preseason.
Evans has only seen 13 minutes of action across five games.
Last year, the former Slam Dunk champ played in 66 contests for the Jazz, averaging career highs in minutes (18.3), points (6.1) and rebounds (4.7).
"That's probably our deepest position," Snyder said. "If you look at that power forward spot, we've got four guys that can play that position and Derrick [Favors], who can swing over at times. There's a glut there. For me, the positive is how hard both Jeremy and [Steve Novak, another forward who has seen his role decreased some this year] continue to work and the ways they're contributing to the team outside of immediate playing time."
• Another quick injury update: Rodney Hood, who has been dealing with a right foot injury, was a partial participant in Friday's practice. For now, the rookie forward is listed as "out indefinitely" and the Jazz have said it could still be another week or two before he is reevaluated.
— Aaron Falk