Markkanen is questionable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right wrist sprain.
Markkanen initially injured his wrist Oct. 26 against the Grizzlies, and although he has played in four games since then, he may be at risk of sitting out Sunday's contest. Josh Green could get another look in the starting lineup if Markkanen is unable to play.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drains eight triples in defeat
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Markkanen posted 24 points (8-20 FG, 8-15 3Pt), eight rebounds and an assist across 34 minutes in Friday's 112-100 loss to the Mavericks.
Markkanen led Utah in points, but his impressive shooting from beyond the arc wasn't enough to avoid a 12-point loss. His eight rebounds added fantasy value, but the lack of defensive stats limited his overall contribution. Markkanen remains a valuable source of scoring and three-pointers, and his numbers are trending in the right direction since he's surpassed the 20-point mark in his last three appearances.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drains five triples
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Markkanen ended Wednesday's 120-113 overtime loss to the Pelicans with 21 points (6-15 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 39 minutes.
Markkanen struggled inside the arc but compensated with five three-pointers, including a late triple in overtime. He also reached double-digit rebounds and contributed three combined steals and blocks, salvaging a strong fantasy performance despite the inefficient shooting. His 12 attempts from beyond the arc accounted for most of his offensive workload.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Pours in 22 points, four triples in loss
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Markkanen supplied 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs.
Markkanen bounced back from a dreadful shooting night in Saturday's 112-90 loss to Portland. His performance tonight marked the first of the season in which he shot better than 47 percent from the field. He finished with game-highs in scoring and three-pointers while tying Mo Bamba for the team lead in rebounds. Markkanen and the Jazz have struggled out of the gates to begin 2026-27, but there's still plenty of time for him to turn things around from a fantasy perspective.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Struggles in return
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Markkanen finished with 13 points (3-14 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks over 29 minutes in Saturday's 112-90 loss to Portland.
Markkanen didn't play in Wednesday's 117-111 loss to San Antonio. He was back on the floor Saturday, though it wasn't his most efficient shooting performance. The 2017 No. 7 overall pick hasn't played the best in his five regular-season appearances in 2026-27, averaging just 15.4 points. However, Markkanen has proven he can be one of the most productive players in the league, so there's reason to believe he will get on track at some point.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will play Saturday
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Markkanen (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against Portland.
Markkanen missed Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a wrist injury, but the veteran forward has been cleared to return for Saturday's contest. He is averaging 16.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.5 threes over 28.5 minutes per game to open the 2026-27 season. His return means Josh Green will likely revert to a rotational role off the bench.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable versus Portland
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Markkanen (wrist) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Portland.
Markkanen suffered a right wrist sprain during the 110-105 loss to Memphis on Monday. As a result, he didn't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Spurs. While subsequent tests have been encouraging, the veteran should still be considered day-to-day. If Markkanen misses another contest, Josh Green could remain in the starting lineup.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Wednesday
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Markkanen (wrist) is out for Wednesday's tilt against the Spurs.
After being listed as questionable to suit up due to a right wrist sprain suffered in Utah's 110-105 loss to Memphis on Monday, Markkanen has been downgraded to out. With Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and Jaren Jackson (knee) both sidelined, Jaxson Hayes, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and Svi Mykhailiuk are all candidates to earn more playing time.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable for Wednesday
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Markkanen (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Markkanen was forced out of Monday's 110-105 loss to the Grizzlies after spraining his wrist, but it looks like there's a chance he won't miss any additional game time. Jaxson Hayes (shoulder) is also questionable for Wednesday's game, and if they both get cleared, Mo Bamba will lose some of his streaming appeal.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Day-to-day with wrist sprain
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Markkanen is day-to-day with a right wrist sprain, per NBA reporter Marc Stein.
Markkanen left Monday's loss to Memphis with the injury, and it doesn't sound initially that he's dealing with a significant setback. The star forward can be tentatively deemed questionable for Wednesday's tilt versus the Spurs.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't return vs. Memphis
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Markkanen (wrist) won't return to Monday's game against Memphis. He'll finish with two points (0-2 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 2-2 FT) in six minutes.
Markkanen exited to the locker room in the first quarter and won't return due to a right wrist injury. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Spurs. If the veteran forward is forced to miss time, Kyle Filipowski, Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh would likely see increased playing time.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Iffy to return vs. Memphis
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Markkanen is questionable to return to Monday's game against Memphis due to a right wrist injury.
Markkanen exited to the locker room in the opening quarter and is questionable to check back in. If the veteran forward doesn't return, Ace Bailey and Kyle Filipowski will likely see increased burn.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Goes to locker room
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Markkanen went to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Grizzlies due to an apparent hand injury, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen checked out of the game with 5:58 remaining in the first quarter and was spotted walking to the locker room with the hand issue. He can be considered questionable to return until further notice.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drains four treys in Friday's win
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Markkanen ended Friday's 120-119 victory over the Pelicans with 16 points (6-13 FG, 4-9 3Pt), six rebounds, three assists and one steal in 34 minutes.
With the Jazz roster rapidly getting stronger around him, Markkanen's usage could be set to decline. The 29-year-old forward averaged 19.2 FG attempts over 42 regular-season games in 2025-26, but through two games to begin the current campaign he's attempted exactly 13 shots in each, with Jaren Jackson, Keyonte George and Darryn Peterson all seeing similar volume in Friday's win. Markkanen still figures to be busy from beyond the arc and grab his share of boards, but his overall scoring could dip well below the 23-25 PPG his fantasy investors have been used to getting from him since he arrived in Utah.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Notches 18 points in opener
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Markkanen chipped in 18 points (4-13 FG, 1-7 3Pt, 9-10 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 123-103 loss to the Grizzlies.
Markkanen struggled to find his shooting touch, particularly from beyond the arc, but his aggressiveness at the free-throw line helped salvage his scoring output. The veteran forward played a team-high 36 minutes and finished one rebound shy of a double-double. Despite sharing the frontcourt with Jaren Jackson, Markkanen should remain a prominent offensive option for Utah, and his substantial workload is a positive indicator for his early-season fantasy value.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Scores 19 points Friday
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Markkanen ended with 19 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes in Friday's 119-116 preseason win over the Suns.
Markkanen ended the 2025-26 campaign averaging 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals over 34.4 minutes per contest. Without question, he's an All-Star-caliber player. However, the veteran hasn't appeared in more than 68 regular-season games since entering the league in 2017. Most didn't need to see Markkanen play in the preseason to know just how good he can be, considering the biggest barrier in his career trajectory has been his inability to stay on the floor.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Productive in preseason win
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Markkanen contributed 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists, two steals and one rebound across 19 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over the Spurs.
Markkanen, who's set to be a primary scoring option for Utah this year, overcame a neck injury to suit up for this exhibition. Fantasy managers should feel more comfortable drafting the star forward at his ADP this fall now that he's healthy.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Not listed on injury report
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Markkanen (neck) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's preseason meeting with the Spurs.
It looks like Markkanen will be back after a one-game absence, which should shift Jaxson Hayes or Ace Bailey back to the second unit. If Markkanen can manage to stay healthy this season, he could be in for a career year as the main man in Utah.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Ruled out for Tuesday
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Markkanen won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nuggets due to neck soreness.
Markkanen is sitting out an exhibition game with some minor neck soreness, but he should be able to get back out there for Monday's preseason game against the Spurs. Ace Bailey will have a chance to start sans Markkanen, and there will be more minutes available for Svi Mykhailiuk.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Drops 17 points in preseason win
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Markkanen finished with 17 points (5-12 FG, 4-4 FT, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Nuggets.
Markkanen hit the ground running, fresh off an impressive performance in the recent World Cup qualifier. Despite another strong campaign during the 2025-26 season, Markkanen's overall fantasy value continues to be somewhat underrated, largely due to the fact that he has missed multiple stretches of games due to both injury and rest in each of the last three seasons. However, with Utah likely to prioritize winning this season, Markkanen is poised for what could be his best season in recent memory, at least from a totals perspective. Landing him in the third or fourth round of drafts feels like a relatively risk-free move.
