Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Deemed questionable for Thursday
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Markkanen (ankle/hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Markkanen sprained his right ankle and sustained a right hip impingement during Wednesday's practice. He underwent an MRi shortly after, and his questionable designation likely means he avoided serious injury. Still, it wouldn't be surprising for Markannen to need a game or two off to recover.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Injures hip, ankle at practice
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Markkanen is scheduled to undergo an MRI after suffering a right ankle and a right hip injury at Wednesday's practice, The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
The Jazz face the Pelicans on Thursday, so for now, Markkanen should be considered doubtful for that one, and it wouldn't be surprising to see this turn into a multi-game absence for the Utah star. If Markkanen needs to miss time, that would open up minutes for John Konchar, Brice Sensabaugh and Kevin Love.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Hits for team-high 29 in return
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Markkanen finished with 29 points (10-23 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals over 32 minutes during Monday's 125-105 loss to the Rockets.
After missing the prior two games due to an illness, Markkanen was back on the court and led the Jazz in scoring on the night. The 29 points represented his best offensive performance since Jan. 8, when he dropped 33 points on the Mavericks. Markkanen's minutes could be erratic the rest of the season as a tanking Utah team pushes the envelope on what the league considers acceptable load management, and Monday's showing from three-point range suggests the 28-year-old forward may not be quite 100 percent yet.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Good to go Monday
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Markkannen (illness) is available for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Markkanen will push through an illness and suit up Monday after missing the previous two contests. Across six February appearances, the power forward is averaging 22.5 points, 6.8 rebounds and 1.7 assists while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 35.9 percent from beyond the arc.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Likely to play Monday
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Markkanen (illness) is probable for Monday's game against the Rockets.
Markkanen is likely to return to action Monday after missing the last two games with an illness. Over his last five appearances, he holds averages of 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists in 24.6 minutes per contest.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Not playing Friday
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Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Markkanen saw his injury status downgrade from questionable to doubtful, and the veteran forward will sit out of Friday's game while battling through an illness. His absence means Kyle Filipowski, John Konchar and Kevin Love are all poised for larger roles against Memphis. Markkanen's next opportunity to play is Monday against the Rockets.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Downgraded to questionable
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Markkanen (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus Memphis.
Markkanen wasn't on the initial injury report Utah released, and this downgrade is a concern for his fantasy managers. The Jazz have been super cautious with all their key players this season, and the NBA has already issued them a steep fine as a result. If Markkanen is held out, the Jazz will likely lean more on Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and John Konchar.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Set to return Friday
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Markkanen (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Markkanen took a seat for Utah's final game before the All-Star break, but he'll be back on the court for Friday's contest. He's been kept under 30 minutes in each of his last five appearances and is averaging 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over that stretch.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Sitting out Thursday
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Markkanen is out for Thursday's game against Portland for rest purposes.
Fantasy managers can expect the star forward to return when the Jazz get back from the All-Star break, which is the Feb. 20 matchup in Memphis. Kyle Filipowski appears to be lined up for a featured role at power forward and warrants streaming consideration in all fantasy leagues Thursday.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: On minutes restriction
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Markkanen will be on a minutes restriction in Wednesday's game against Sacramento, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen was initially ruled out for Wednesday's game for rest purposes but was taken off the injury report shortly after. While he'll be available to face the Kings in the front end of this back-to-back, Markkanen won't receive a full allotment of minutes. He hasn't played more than 27 minutes in four straight games.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Available for Wednesday
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Markkanen (rest) is available for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Markkanen was initially ruled out for Wednesday's contest due to rest purposes, though he's set to suit up. It's worth noting that this matchup is the first game of a back-to-back set, so the ninth-year forward may sit out Thursday's game against Portland. Over his last four outings, Markkanen has averaged 22.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.5 minutes per tilt.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't suit up Wednesday
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Markkanen (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
Markkanen will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set, and his final opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break will come against Portland on Wednesday. With the ninth-year forward unavailable, Cody Williams, John Konchar and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates for increased playing time.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Scores 17 points in win
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Markkanen provided 17 points (5-14 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 25 minutes during Monday's 115-111 win over the Heat.
Markkanen once again did not appear for the Jazz in the fourth quarter despite this being a close game, and the same is true for Jaren Jackson and Jusuf Nurkic. This trend is troubling for Markkanen's fantasy managers, and it's something that has happened in previous seasons.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Paces Utah in win
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Markkanen posted 27 points (10-19 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), three rebounds and two assists over 27 minutes during Tuesday's 131-122 victory over the Pacers.
Markkanen was one of just seven Jazz players to see the court Tuesday following the team's acquisition of Jaren Jackson earlier in the day. Markkanen led all players in scoring, posting 27 points for a second consecutive contest. The ninth-year forward has appeared in four of Utah's last five games, averaging 22.8 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.0 steals and 1.0 blocks per tilt during that stretch.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Double-doubles vs. Toronto
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Markkanen posted 27 points (9-22 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal over 39 minutes during the Jazz's 107-100 loss to the Raptors on Sunday.
Markkanen was impactful in his return from a one-game absence for rest purposes. He wasn't the most efficient from the field during Sunday's loss, but his work at the charity stripe helped him lead the Jazz in scoring. It was Markkanen's fifth double-double of the season (and first since Jan. 12 against the Cavaliers), and he has averaged 21.3 points, 6.3 rebounds, 2.7 assists, 2.0 threes, 1.3 blocks and 1.0 steals in 33.6 minutes per game in his three outings since returning from a seven-game absence due to an illness.
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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.
