Georges Niang will be reevaluated in 10-14 days as he seeks to return from a fourth metatarsal stress reaction in his left foot, the Jazz announced in a press release on Saturday.
The injury has kept Niang sidelined since Utah acquired him from Boston in a financially motivated trade that sent rookie second-round pick RJ Luis to the Celtics in exchange for Niang and two second-round picks.
Niang spent five seasons in Utah after playing his rookie year with the Pacers. He split last season between the Cavaliers and Hawks, averaging 9.9 points and 3.4 rebounds per game while making 40.6% of his three-pointers in 79 total appearances.
Niang holds value as both a locker room presence and a reliable offensive player at the power forward spot for the Jazz, who are off to a 5-10 start this season. With starting center Walker Kessler out for the season, the team could use reinforcements in the frontcourt, and Niang could slot in either beside or in place of Kevin Love in the rotation.