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.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Big double-double in FIBA action
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Markkanen registered 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Finland's 96-67 win over Estonia in Sunday's FIBA World Cup qualifier.
Markkanen looked sharp in Sunday's exhibition, recording a big double-double. The star forward delivered early-round fantasy value when healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes per game across 42 regular-season appearances. His pathway to usage has a few more hurdles this time around, however, as Utah will be integrating Jaren Jackson and Darryn Peterson into the lineup.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Recovered from hip injury
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Markkanen (hip) amassed 23 points (7-14 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in 29 minutes during Finland's 85-77 win over Hungary on Friday.
Markkanen was out for roughly the final two months of the NBA regular season with a hip injury, but he looks to be entering the new year with a clean bill of health following a FIBA appearance. The star forward was excellent when healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes across 42 games in 2025-26. However, it'll be interesting to see how Darryn Peterson's presence influences Markkanen's usage moving forward.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Jazz add around him
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Utah's selection of Darryn Peterson with the No. 2 overall pick in the 2026 NBA Draft should help ease some offensive pressure on Markkanen (hip).
The veteran forward has often carried a significant scoring burden during the rebuilding process, and the arrival of an elite shot creator could create more favorable opportunities. Markkanen remains the focal point of Utah's frontcourt, although trade speculation and the team's long-term direction could still influence his outlook.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Ruled out for finale
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Markkanen (hip) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Lakers.
As expected, Markkanen will sit out the final game of the season. He ended the campaign having last played Feb. 23. Despite playing just 42 games, Markkanen had what could be considered a bounceback season -- at least in the box score. In his 34.4 minutes per game, he averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Friday
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Markkanen (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Markkanen is still recovering from a right hip impingement and hasn't played since Feb. 23. His last chance to suit up this season will come in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lakers, though he can be considered doubtful for that contest until the Jazz offer an update on his status.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Out another two weeks
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The Jazz announced Thursday that Markkanen (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
Markkanen has dealt with both a right hip impingement and a sprained ankle since he last played Feb. 23, though the hip injury is the main concern at this juncture. Though Markkanen will be re-evaluated in early April, the Jazz will have just five games remaining once he gets examined, so there's a real chance that he won't play again in 2025-26. While Markkanen has been sidelined, the Jazz have been leaning more heavily on Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh (illness), Andersson Garcia and Blake Hinson to fill out minutes at forward.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Still out with hip impingement
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Markkanen is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with a right hip impingement.
The All-Star forward hasn't appeared since the Feb. 23 loss to Houston, and the Jazz haven't provided an update on his health since Feb. 26. Until he's re-evaluated, Markkanen can be labeled as week-to-week moving forward.
