Richard Jefferson will play off the bench, Locked on Sports reports.

Jefferson will play off the bench Friday against the Blazers, the Jazz's official site reports.

Analysis:

Alec Burks is starting at shooting guard, which shifts Gordon Hayward over to Jefferson's normal spot at small forward. With Marvin Williams (knee) out Friday, Jefferson could see the minutes reduction from his demotion to the bench minimized somewhat with extra work available.