The Jazz have been dealt another blow as it appears they'll be without three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert for some time.

In Sunday's two-point lo s to the Warriors, Gobert exited with just over two minutes remaining in Lucas Giolito Jersey regulation with what is being ruled as a left calf strain.

Strained left calf for Rudy Gobert.

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This season, Gobert is making a case for a record-tying fourth Defensive Player of the Year awardand a third All-Star nod with averages of 16.0 points, 15.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks while shooting a league-best 70.7 percent from the field.

What's next for Gobert and the Jazz? Here's what we know about his injury and how long he could be sidelined.

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What is Rudy Gobert's injury?

On Sunday, Jan. 23, Gobert Yoan Moncada Jersey exited a close game with the Warriors with two and a half minutes remaining in regulation. After initially leaving to stretch his left leg on the sideline, the injury was officially ruled as a strained left calf, which wouldhim out of the remainder of the game.

, orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Michael S. George Jace Fry Jersey of the KSF Orthopaedic Center in Houston, Texas, "calf muscle strains occur when the knee suddenly extends with the foot flexed up. There can often be a palpable or audible pop sometimes called coup de fouet, or snap of the whip, which can be similar to the pop that occurs with an Achilles tendon tear."

Per Dr. George, the extent of the injury is often determined by an MRI, with a Grade 1 injury involving disruption of le s than 10 percent of the muscle fibers.

The extent of Gobert's injury has yet to Danny Mendick Jersey be determined.

How long will Rudy Gobert be out?

Following the game, Gobert spoke on the injury, saying it will be difficult to gauge how long he will be sidelined. that the team plans to take a cautious approach. According to ESPN's Tim MacMahon, the strain is considered "mild" but Gobert will mi s the Jazz's meeting with the Suns on Monday, Jan. 24.

Source: Jazz C Rudy Gobert is out tonight vs. Suns due to calf strain suffered late in last nights Yermin Mercedes Jersey lo s to Warriors. The strain is considered mild and isnt expected to sideline the All-NBA big man for an extended period. Jazz are also without Donovan Mitchell (concu sion).

Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon)

In a slightly concerning description, right away and was unable to play through the discomfort.

While calf injuries and recovery time vary depending on the player and the severity of the injury itself, Hornets center Mason Plumlee mi sed four games with Early Wynn Jersey a calf strain earlier in the season. At the time of Gobert's injury the 30-17Jazz, area game behind the third-place Grizzlies and three games ahead of the fifth-place Mavericks.

More updates on Gobert's availability to come.

Jazz schedule 2021-22DateOpponentTime (ET)National TVJan. 24at Suns9:00 p.m.NBA TVJan. 26vs. Suns10:00 p.m.ESPNJan. 28at Grizzlies8:00 p.m.Jan. 30at Timberwolves8:00 p.m.Feb. 2vs. Nuggets10:00 p.m.ESPN