Utah's Alec Burks has been out since Dec. 26 with a broken leg and was expected back after less than two months, but he's apparently not returning to the lineup any time soon.
HOUSTON — For the second straight year, Alec Burks went out with a midseason injury and for the second straight year, Burks may not get back to action before the season is over.
Burks has missed 42 straight games since going out with a broken leg on Dec. 26 and though he was expected to be back in less than two months originally, it’s been nearly three months with no signs of him coming back soon.