Utah Jazz update: Enes Kanter, Derrick Favors will start against Bobcats

"(It's) getting a little stronger every day, but I still have to be cautious about it, be smart about it," he said." I'll come back out and try again (tonight), see how it feels."

Carroll said it was "positive" that his injury isn't worse. Expect his usual "Junkyard Dog" effort and mentality.

"That's the way I play," he said. "Sometimes people say it's bad, but I only know how to play one speed, and that's 110 percent. If I step on the court, I'm going to play 110 percent."

The Jazz were so shorthanded at practice Thursday, 6-8 shooting guard Gordon Hayward was pulled into center duty for a bit. He was pitted against Kanter.

"I was hedging some screens, calling out picks and stuff, setting some monster screens, too," Hayward said. "You never know."

With Jefferson and Millsap out, the Jazz also have forward Jeremy Evans waiting in the wings. Small forward Marvin Williams could also slide into the power forward position if needed.

EMAIL: jody@desnews.com

TWITTER: DJJazzyJody