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• Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Downgraded to out

  15H ago • By RotoWire

  Markkanen (back) won't play in Saturday's game versus the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Markkanen will miss his second consecutive contest Saturday while dealing with back spasms. Kyle Filipowski will likely draw another start in his absence. Markkanen's next chance to suit up is Monday's matchup with Chicago.

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• Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Unlikely to play Saturday

  1D ago • By RotoWire

  Markkanen (back) is doubtful for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports. Markkanen is expected to miss a second straight game after experiencing back spasms during Tuesday's loss to the Kings. With Taylor Hendricks (lower leg) also out, Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams have been starting in the frontcourt next to Walker Kessler.

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• Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't go Thursday

  2D ago • By RotoWire

  Markkanen (back) is out for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. Markkanen experienced back spasms during Tuesday's game against Sacramento and was forced to leave early, and the team appears to be playing it safe by giving him a few extra days to recover. John Collins and Kyle Filipowski are candidates to start at power forward Thursday in Markkanen's absence.

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• Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Deemed questionable for Thursday

  3D ago • By RotoWire

  Markkanen (back) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports. Markkanen left Tuesday's game against the Kings with back spasms, and he's at risk of missing Thursday's tilt due to the injury. Kyle Filipowski and John Collins would be first in line for minutes if Markkanen were to sit out.

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• Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Out for remainder of game

  4D ago • By RotoWire

  Markkanen won't return to Tuesday's game versus the Kings due to lower back spasms, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports. Markkanen tallied seven points (3-5 FG, 1-3 3Pt), three rebounds and one assist in 17 minutes before exiting Tuesday's contest early. In Markkanen's absence, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh and John Collins are candidates to receive increased playing time.

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