Markkanen (personal) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Celtics, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
The star forward will miss his second consecutive contest due to a personal matter, and there's no clear timetable for his return. Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang are all candidates for an uptick in playing time due to Markkanen, KJ Martin (elbow) and John Collins (ankle) remaining sidelined.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Wednesday
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Markkanen (personal) will not play Wednesday against the Wizards.
Markkanen is away from the team, and it's unclear when he'll return to action. During Monday's 111-97 loss to Chicago, Markkanen had 16 points (7-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes. With this news, guys like Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams could step into expanded roles.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Shooting woes from downtown Monday
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Markkanen had 16 points (7-16 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 1-1 FT), two rebounds, one assist and one block across 24 minutes during Monday's 111-97 loss to Chicago.
The star forward tied Keyonte George with the team-high mark in points Monday, albeit in a losing effort. Markkanen struggled from three-point range, though entering Monday, he had shot a respectable 39.3 percent from downtown over his last three outings. The 27-year-old has yet to reach the 30-minute mark since returning from a nine-game absence due to a back issue, and it wouldn't come as a surprise if the club continues to limit his playing time.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Green light to play Monday
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Markkanen (ankle) is available for Monday's game against the Bulls.
Markkanen was listed on the injury report due to right ankle soreness, and despite playing in Sunday's loss to the Timberwolves, he has been cleared to play the second leg of a back-to-back set Monday. In the three games since returning from a back injury, Markkanen has averaged 15.3 points and 4.0 rebounds over 24.3 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Listed as questionable
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Markkanen is questionable for Monday's game against the Bulls due to right ankle soreness.
Markkanen played 26 minutes during Sunday's loss to Minnesota, but he could be rested for the second half of this back-to-back set. The Jazz have already been fined for player participation reasons, so this will be an interesting situation to monitor going forward.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Sits in second half Friday
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Markkanen accumulated 16 points (5-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and five rebounds across 19 minutes during Friday's 126-118 loss to Toronto.
The 27-year-old forward didn't play a minute in the second half, but there's been no indication from the Jazz that Markkanen aggravated the back injury that cost him nine games from late February into March, so the decision can be chalked up to workload-related reasons. With Utah locked in a race to the bottom with Washington for the worst record in the league, it wouldn't be a surprise if Markkanen rests more frequently down the stretch.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Puts 14 points in return
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Markkanen (back) tallied 14 points (5-14 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 1-1 FT) and six rebounds across 28 minutes Wednesday in the Jazz's 122-115 loss to the Grizzlies.
Markkanen made his return from a nine-game absence Wednesday, with his re-entry into the starting lineup coinciding with the NBA issuing a $100,000 fine to the Jazz for violating the league's player participation policy by not making the veteran forward available for a March 5 game against the Wizards, "as well as other recent games." Though Markkanen took on something resembling a normal workload in his return, his availability as well as that of several other key Utah rotation players could vary wildly from game to game over the final month of the season as the 15-51 Jazz play out the string and look to improve their lottery odds.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will play against Memphis
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Markkanen (back) has been cleared to play in Wednesday's game against the Grizzlies.
Markkanen will return from a nine-game absence Thursday after dealing with a back issue. The veteran forward is averaging 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game while shooting 42.5 percent from the floor and a career-low 34.7 percent from beyond the arc.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Iffy to face Memphis on Wednesday
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Markkanen (back) is questionable for Wednesday's game against Memphis.
Markkanen is in jeopardy of missing his 10th consecutive contest due to back soreness. However, the star forward was upgraded to questionable before missing Monday's loss to the Celtics, and his questionable tag for Wednesday's matchup suggests that he could be nearing a return to game action. If Markkanen remains sidelined against the Grizzlies, KJ Martin and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Monday vs. Boston
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Celtics.
There was a chance that Markkanen would play Monday after being listed as questionable, but he'll instead miss a ninth straight game due to a back injury. KJ Martin and Brice Sensabaugh will continue to see more playing time due to Markkanen's absence. Markkanen's next chance to play is Wednesday against Memphis.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Upgraded to questionable
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Markkanen (back) is questionable for Monday's game against the Celtics.
Markkanen, who has missed the past eight games for Utah, could face restrictions if he gets the green light to return Monday. In his extended absence, guys like Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and KJ Martin have been soaking up a lot of minutes for the Jazz with the team focusing on youth development.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play against Philadelphia
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.
Markkanen will miss an eighth consecutive game while nursing a back injury. Utah will be shorthanded once again Sunday, with the team likely having to turn to Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and KJ Martin in the frontcourt, especially with John Collins (back) and Walker Kessler (rest) also ruled out for this game in Philadelphia.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Friday
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Raptors, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Markkanen will miss a seventh straight game Friday as he continues to deal with a back issue. The Jazz will likely continue to lean on Brice Sensabaugh and KJ Martin to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Remains out vs. Washington
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against Washington, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen will miss his sixth consecutive contest due to a back injury. His next chance to suit up will come Friday against Toronto. Brice Sensabaugh and KJ Martin could see an uptick in playing time due to Markkanen remaining sidelined.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Remains out Monday
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons.
Markkanen is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to a lingering back issue. Walker Kessler (rest) is off the injury report for the second night of this back-to-back set, but John Collins (back) is doubtful, so Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski are candidates for increased roles again. Markkanen's next chance to suit up will come Wednesday in Washington.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will remain out Sunday
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Pelicans.
Markkanen will miss a fourth straight game, and Sunday's outing is the first half of a back-to-back set, so the big man can be considered questionable at best for Monday's matchup with the Pistons. With John Collins (rest/back) also out, Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski are all candidates for increased roles.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Ruled out Friday
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves.
Markkanen continues to deal with a lingering back issue, which will result in the veteran forward missing a third straight game Friday against Minnesota. With the 27-year-old star still on the mend, the Jazz will likely turn to Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt for Utah.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Iffy for Friday
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Markkanen (back) is questionable for Friday's game against Minnesota, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen is in jeopardy of missing his third consecutive contest due to back soreness. If the star forward remains on the shelf, Cody Williams and KJ Martin are candidates for an uptick in playing time. Over his last five appearances, Markkanen has averaged 19.4 points, 5.6 rebounds, 2.6 three-pointers and 1.0 steals in 32.0 minutes per game.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Ruled out against Sacramento
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen will miss a second consecutive game for the Jazz while dealing with back soreness. John Collins (back) will also miss this game Wednesday, which means Utah will be shorthanded again in the frontcourt. The team will likely rely on Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and KJ Martin to help shoulder the load, especially if Walker Kessler (illness) is also ruled out, as he is currently listed as questionable.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Downgraded to out Monday
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Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Trail Blazers.
Markkanen has played in five straight games, including two sets of back-to-backs, but he'll be back in street clothes Monday. With Markkanen, Jordan Clarkson (foot), John Collins (back), Collin Sexton (ankle) and Walker Kessler (illness) all out, Utah is going to have to give extra minutes to a group of youngsters against Portland, including Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski.
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