UTAH Jazz coach Will Hardy disputed a recent report that Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton will be essentially shut down for the rest of the season.
"I watched Jordan and Collin do a rehab 3-on-3 this morning in hopes of getting back to playing. So, I have not shut them down for the season," Hardy said.
See Clarkson or Brownlee? Chot gives take on Gilas naturalized player spot
"They're still preparing as if they're coming back."
Fil-Am Jordan Clarkson is expected to be the Philippines' main man for the Fiba Basketball World Cup, with naturaluzed Filipino Justin Brownlee set to action for the Philippines in other tournaments.
Clarkson has been sidelined since March 7 (12 games). Sexton has been out since Feb. 23 (17 games).
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