Jazz announce Collin Sexton's timeline for return from hamstring strain

Imaging has revealed that Jazz combo guard Collin Sexton suffered a mild right hamstring strain, the team has announced in a press release. Utah indicates that Sexton will miss at least a week before the ailment is reassessed.

After a red-hot start to the season, Utah has cooled off lately due in part to the injury absence of another key backcourt player, starting point guard Mike Conley. Tim MacMahon of ESPN reported earlier Thursday that Conley, battling a left knee strain, is set to take the floor for the first time in nine games on Friday, assuming he does not undergo a setback. With the 6-foot-1 vet sidelined, the Jazz have gone 3-6. For the season, the Jazz still boasts a surprisingly solid 15-12 record.

During his first season with Utah, Sexton has been averaging 14.3 points per game on .493/.362/.831 shooting splits across 27 contests, mostly coming off the bench. The 24-year-old out of Alabama has also been chipping in 3.0 assists and 2.4 rebounds per game.

Utah acquired Sexton in a sign-and-trade deal with the Cavaliers during the offseason, and he seems reinvigorated with his new squad.