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Enes Kanter | Center

Team: Utah Jazz
Age / DOB:  (20) / 5/20/1992
Ht / Wt:  6'11' / 248
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Enes Kanter's agent says his client's shoulder surgery 'went perfect' and Kanter will remain in Chicago to rehab.
Kanter dislocated his non-shooting shoulder on March 27 and has been sidelined ever since. The Jazz announced he would need surgery Tuesday and while it's good his agent is optimistic, we'll wait to see how his rehab proceeds before calling any surgery "perfect." Kanter remains a high-upside play for next season considering that both Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap are scheduled to be free agents next season. Apr 10 - 3:18 PM
Source: Salt Lake Tribune

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Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter needs left shoulder surgery and is out for the season.

Kanter dislocated his non-shooting shoulder against the Suns on March 27. There was enough damage inside to make surgery a necessity. Kanter's second season ends with meager averages of 7.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 0.5 blocks in 15.4 minutes, but he flashed monstrous upside when Al Jefferson was sidelined by injury. In two starts this season, Kanter averaged 20.5 points and 15.0 rebounds. Dynasty owners should note that Jefferson will be an unrestricted free agent this summer.
Source: Deseret News
Apr 9 - 2:36 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Updating a previous item, Enes Kanter (shoulder) is out for the season whether or not the Jazz make the playoffs, sources told the Salt Lake Tribune.

Kanter was visiting doctors in New York on Monday to determine the status of his shoulder injury, so it wouldn't be shocking to get official word from the team very shortly. He was always a long shot to play again this season, so this just means Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Derrick Favors are locked into their current roles the rest of the way.
Related: Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
Apr 9 - 1:50 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter (shoulder) met with doctors in New York on Monday, and it remains unlikely that he will return this season.

The Jazz have not provided an official timetable, but he's missed six straight games and he's not close to returning. Without Kanter, the Jazz will continue to roll with a three-headed monster of Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Derrick Favors beneath the basket.
Related: Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
Apr 9 - 8:49 AM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

The Salt Lake Tribune is "doubtful" Enes Kanter (shoulder) will play again this year.

Even though the Jazz are within a half-game of the West's final playoff spot, shoulder dislocations can be easily aggravated. So the impressive rookie will rest up, leaving a few more minutes for Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap and Derrick Favors to share.
Source: Bill Oram on Twitter
Apr 5 - 2:49 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter (shoulder) was spotted without his sling Thursday but coach Tyrone Corbin says there remains no timetable for his return.

Corbin said Kanter should've been wearing the sling, which he apparently put on in the weight room before starting conditioning work. Kanter has been out since dislocating his left shoulder March 27. Corbin said talk of Kanter missing the rest of the season is "premature," but we'll go out on a limb and say that's probably the case.
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
Apr 4 - 4:56 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

An MRI confirmed that Enes Kanter suffered a left shoulder dislocation and he will be out indefinitely.

He's likely out for the year and it's too bad since he was coming around in the second half. Since the All-Star break, Kanter averaged 9.8 points on 55.3 percent from the field and 86.7 percent from the line in 18.5 minutes per game. He'll be on the radar as a sleeper for next season depending on how the Jazz handle their personnel decisions. As for this season, Derrick Favors is a major beneficiary and should be owned in all leagues.
Related: Derrick Favors
Source: Jazz on Twitter
Mar 28 - 8:48 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter (shoulder) will not practice on Thursday and will not travel to Portland for Friday's game against the Blazers.

Kanter is going to get an MRI and that's when we'll have a better idea of his timetable. For now, we know he won't play on Friday, meaning Derrick Favors will see more minutes off the bench with Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap picking up some slack as well.
Related: Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors
Source: Jazz on Twitter
Mar 28 - 12:45 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter dislocated his left shoulder in the first half of Wednesday's game against the Suns and will get an MRI on Thursday.

The extent of the dislocation is unknown, but whether it's a total dislocation or a subluxation (partial), Kanter is likely going to be out for the season. He played just three minutes and the Jazz will have to look to Derrick Favors for an extra push off the bench. Kanter played 17.4 minutes per game in his last 10 and he's steadily improving this season.
Related: Derrick Favors
Source: Bill Oram on Twitter
Mar 27 - 9:58 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter credited his development to his offseason conditioning work.

Kanter dropped 50 lbs. over the summer using a salad and seafood diet and he's been much more mobile on the floor this season as a result. "It's just a growing process of reading what the defense has," Tyrone Corbin said. "Now to be able to interpret what he's doing, which advantage he has, which move he wants to go to," the coach added. Kanter could be in for a prime fantasy season next year depending on what happens with Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap in free agency.
Related: Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
Mar 26 - 9:13 AM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

The Jazz fell to the Mavericks on Sunday, despite Enes Kanter scoring 17 points and grabbing four rebounds in just 21 minutes off the bench.

Utah is in freefall, having lost four straight games, but so far there have been no signs that Tyrone Corbin will turn loose Kanter or Derrick Favors (seven points, five rebounds, five assists in 16 minutes). Both guys have phenomenal upside in keeper leagues, of course, but owners playing to win this season should avoid them.
Related: Derrick Favors
Mar 24 - 10:15 PM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter's streak of double-digit scoring games ended on Saturday with eight points and one rebound in 10 minutes.

Kanter didn't block any shots and he'll need more playing time to make an impact down the stretch. Expect him to post random duds mixed with near double-doubles for as long as Big Al (37 minutes), Paul Millsap (26 minutes) and Derrick Favors (27 minutes) are all healthy.
Related: Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap, Derrick Favors
Mar 17 - 1:12 AM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

The Salt Lake Tribune believes Enes Kanter's role "will only increase beyond this year."

It seems obvious, but the Jazz have both Al Jefferson and Paul Millsap awaiting unrestricted free agency after the season. Even if the team re-signs one, it seems unlikely both will be back, meaning Kanter should be part of a shorter rotation along the frontline. Per 36 minutes, Kanter is averaging 16.7 points, 10.5 rebounds, 0.9 steals and 1.2 blocks, so he could become a nice fantasy commodity sooner rather than later. Owners in keeper leagues and dynasty leagues should take note.
Related: Al Jefferson, Paul Millsap
Source: Salt Lake Tribune
Mar 11 - 7:50 AM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter returned to his normal bench role with Al Jefferson (ankle) back on Friday, scoring 10 points on 5-of-8 shooting with three rebounds and no steals or blocks.

Kanter logged his typical 18 minutes and he's an injury stash at best right now. In most cases, owners will want to move on in 12-14 team formats.
Mar 9 - 2:17 AM
Enes Kanter - C - Jazz

Enes Kanter came off the bench to hit 8-of-11 shots for 17 points, seven rebounds and a block in just 21 minutes of action on Wednesday.

Owners couldn't have hoped for much more than this line in so few minutes, but the clock appears to be ticking on Kanter's fantasy value, as he'll take a clear hit once Al Jefferson is back from his ankle injury. But until it happens, he's an excellent starting option for now. He had 18 points and 10 boards on Monday and blew up for 23 & 22 on Friday.
Related: Al Jefferson
Mar 6 - 11:10 PM

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PG1Mo Williams
2Jamaal Tinsley
3Earl Watson
SG1Randy Foye
2Alec Burks
3Kevin Murphy
4Jerel McNeal
SF1Gordon Hayward
2DeMarre Carroll
3Marvin Williams
4Travis Leslie
PF1Paul Millsap
2Derrick Favors
3Jeremy Evans
C1Al Jefferson
2Enes Kanter