Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Off injury report for Sunday
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Markkanen (rest) isn't listed on the injury report for Sunday's game against the Raptors.
Markkanen sat out Friday's loss to Brooklyn but is set to return to action Sunday. The 28-year-old forward appeared in just seven games in January, during which he averaged 26.3 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.6 assists and 2.0 combined steals-plus-blocks in 36.4 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Sitting vs. Nets
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Markkanen won't play Friday against Brooklyn due to rest purposes.
Markkanen will receive a scheduled night off after appearing in two straight games for the Jazz. Kyle Filipowski figures to be in line for the start at power forward in Markkanen's absence, while Kyle Anderson and Taylor Hendricks could be in line for some extra looks off the bench.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Logs 19 points in return to action
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Markkanen (illness/conditioning) recorded 19 points (5-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the Clippers.
Back in action following a seven-game absence due to an illness and a subsequent reconditioning period, Markkanen didn't appear to be facing any restrictions. He likely would have sailed past the 30-minute mark had he not been subbed out of the game for good with 8:38 remaining, when the Clippers had built a 21-point lead to essentially secure the win. Tuesday's game was the front end of a back-to-back set, and given the Jazz's tendency to frequently hold him out, Markkanen will be at risk of sitting out that contest.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Available to play
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Markkanen (illness) is available to play Tuesday against the Clippers.
Markkanen finally has the green light to return from a seven-game absence. He was reportedly very ill, and the Jazz may ease him back into things with a modest workload Tuesday. With the Jazz treating him with a lot of caution, random maintenance days may be par for the course the rest of the season.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Officially questionable for Tuesday
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Markkanen (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Markkanen has been officially added to the injury report as questionable, though the team reported earlier in the day that he's expected to take the court Tuesday. Utah should have confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Expected to play Tuesday
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Markkanen (conditioning) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen is on the precipice of returning from a seven-game absence with an illness. Either Cody Williams or Svi Mykhailiuk will likely move into the second unit once Markkanen returns to the lineup. The star forward has averaged 28.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals in 35.9 minutes per contest in his last 10 games.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Not playing Saturday
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Markkanen (conditioning) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Markkanen will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from an illness, though recently he has been listed on the injury report as "return-to-competition conditioning." His next opportunity to play is Tuesday against the Clippers. Kyle Anderson, Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski will continue to see more minutes in Markkanen's absence.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable to face Miami
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Markkanen is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat due to return-to-competition reconditioning.
Markkanen has missed Utah's last six outings due to an illness and reconditioning, though the questionable tag is a step in the right direction for the star forward. If the 28-year-old remains on the shelf Saturday, Kyle Anderson, Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams would be candidates for increased minutes.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Thursday
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Markkanen has been ruled out for Thursday's game versus the Spurs due to return-to-competition reconditioning.
Markkanen will miss his sixth straight game Thursday, but it's worth noting that he's no longer listed as out with an illness, but rather as "return-to-competition reconditioning." That could be considered a sign of progress, although it's not great that he continues to get ruled out a day in advance of tipoff. For now, Markkanen should be considered questionable for Saturday's game versus Miami.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Another absence coming
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Markkanen (illness) will not play Tuesday against Minnesota.
Markkanen has been ruled out for a fifth straight game due to an ailment, and there's been no indication that he's close to a return. He can be considered highly questionable for Thursday's game against the Spurs.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Monday
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Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Spurs.
Markkanen is slated to miss a fourth consecutive game while battling through an illness, though he could return for the second leg of the Jazz's back-to-back set Tuesday against the Timberwolves. Rookie first-rounder Ace Bailey should remain in the starting lineup for as long as Markkanen is sidelined.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Remaining out vs. Dallas
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Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Mavericks.
Markkanen is still under the weather and will miss his third consecutive contest Saturday. The star forward's next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Spurs. Cody Williams, Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson are candidates for increased minutes due to Markkanen being sidelined.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Another absence coming
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Markkanen (illness) will not play Thursday against the Mavericks.
Markkanen will miss his second game in a row Thursday due to his illness. Kevin Love will be available to play and could soak up some minutes, while Brice Sensabaugh will look to stay hot after erupting for 43 points Wednesday.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Out with illness
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Markkanen is out for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to an illness.
The star forward has a short turnaround if he wants to suit up in time for Thursday's matchup in Dallas. With Markkanen taking a seat Wednesday, Brice Sensabaugh appears to be worth streaming in the majority of fantasy leagues. Kyle Filipowski could also see an uptick in minutes, given that Kevin Love is resting.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Downgraded to doubtful
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Markkanen (illness) is now doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Bulls.
Markkanen recently popped up on the morning injury report as questionable, but he continues to trend in the wrong direction, and it appears the Jazz will play it safe on the front end of this back-to-back set. With Markkanen likely to sit, the Jazz could lean more on Kyle Filipowski, while Taylor Hendricks could crack the rotation.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Iffy Wednesday due to illness
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Markkanen is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Bulls due to an illness.
Markkanen was a late addition to the Jazz's injury report and is now in jeopardy of missing out on playing against one of his former teams. Wednesday's game is the front end of a back-to-back set, and it's worth noting that the Jazz are usually cautious with Markkanen. If Markkanen ends up sitting out, Taylor Hendricks could re-enter the rotation, and Kyle Filipowski would also likely be in line for elevated minutes.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Double-double in Monday's win
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Markkanen logged 28 points (8-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 9-12 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal in 36 minutes during Monday's 123-112 win over the Cavaliers.
The double-double was his fourth of the season, with three of them coming in his last 10 games dating back to Dec. 15. While Markkanen's had trouble staying on the court, he's been very productive when he is in the lineup, averaging 28.8 points, 8.4 boards, 2.7 threes, 2.5 assists and 1.5 steals over that 10-game stretch.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will play Monday
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Markkanen (rest) is not being listed on the injury report ahead of Monday's matchup with the Cavs.
Markkanen took a rest day Saturday, but he'll be back in action Monday evening, which will likely shift Taylor Hendricks back to the second unit. Jusuf Nurkic (toe) is also on track to play, so with both Nurkic and Markkanen active, Kyle Anderson could drop from the rotation entirely.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Ruled out for Saturday
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Markkanen (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.
Markkanen will get Saturday night off, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Cavaliers. With the 28-year-old forward unavailable, Cody Williams, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are candidates to see increased playing time.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Erupts for 33 points
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Markkanen collected 33 points (14-26 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 win over the Mavericks.
Markkanen was particularly effective down the stretch of Thursday's clash, adding 10 points in the fourth quarter to ensure victory. He's shouldered a heavy workload lately, averaging 39.0 minutes over his last five appearances, and he's taken advantage by putting up 28.2 points per game over that stretch.
