LAURI MARKKANEN NEWS

Not playing Sunday vs. Nets Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against Brooklyn.

Impact Markkanen will miss the second leg of the Jazz's back-to-back set Sunday due to back spasms, though he should be able to return for Wednesday's game against the Hornets. Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski should all see more playing time Sunday due to Markkanen's absence. Since and including Jan. 1, Markkanen has averaged 22.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.4 steals over 30.8 minutes per game.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Sunday Markkanen is questionable for Sunday's game against the Nets due to low back spasms.

Impact Markkanen is in jeopardy of missing the second leg of the club's back-to-back set after he contributed 24 points (7-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and a steal in 31 minutes during Saturday's loss to the Suns. With Markkanen and Kyle Filipowski (ankle) at risk of joining John Collins (hip) on the sideline, Micah Potter and Cody Williams are candidates for increased roles.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Paces Utah with 24 points in loss Markkanen ended with a team-high 24 points (7-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 7-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 31 minutes during Saturday's 114-106 loss to the Suns.

Impact Markkanen paced the injury-riddled Jazz with 24 points Saturday, but he didn't make as much of an impact in the other areas of the box score. Although Markkanen is shooting just 39.9 percent from the floor across his last 11 appearances, the 27-year-old star forward is averaging a healthy 22.9 points, 5.8 rebounds. 1.3 assists, 1.1 steals and 3.9 threes during this interval. Markkanen's usage has surged amid the absences of Keyonte George (heel), Jordan Clarkson (foot) and John Collins (hip), which would figure to continue aiding his productivity while hurting his shooting efficiency until Utah gets healthier.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Shoots poorly Thursday Markkanen notched 23 points (8-24 FG, 6-15 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one block across 30 minutes during Thursday's 97-92 loss to the Heat.

Impact Markkanen couldn't repeat the 35-point effort he delivered in the loss to the Hawks on Tuesday, and his shooting numbers were quite poor from an efficiency perspective. The star forward has scored at least 15 points in 12 games in a row, averaging 22.0 points, 5.9 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game in that span.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ties season-high scoring mark Markkanen registered 35 points (11-21 FG, 8-15 3Pt, 5-6 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and two steals in 31 minutes during Tuesday's 124-121 loss to the Hawks.

Impact Markkanen matched his best scoring output of the season and reached the 30-point mark for the third time in 2024-25, though it's the first time he'd done it since late November. He also bounced back from a rather subpar stretch, as he had failed to score 20 or more points in his previous three outings while shooting a meager 35.4 percent from the floor in that span. Markkanen remains the Jazz's go-to player on offense despite the recent woes, and should continue to be a sought-after player on offense, so fantasy managers shouldn't worry over his recent drop in production.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Trae Young's half-court heave lifts Hawks to buzzer-beating win over Jazz

Trae Young hit a buzzer-beating 3-pointer from beyond the half-court line to give the Atlanta Hawks a 124-121 victory over the Utah Jazz

6 DAYS AGO

Good to go against Atlanta Markkanen (back) is available for Tuesday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Markkanen has been upgraded from questionable to available Tuesday after missing Utah's previous due to back spasms. Markkanen has struggled with his efficiency as of late, converting just 41.1 of his field-goal attempts across his last 10 appearances.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Tuesday Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Hawks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune rpeorts.

Impact Markkanen was unable to play in Sunday's win against the Magic due to back spasms, but he has a chance to return to action Tuesday. Since and including Dec. 1, Markkanen has averaged 19.2 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.8 assists over 31.8 minutes per game.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Atlanta plays Utah, aims to stop road losing streak

Atlanta looks to end its three-game road losing streak with a victory against Utah

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah Jazz beat Orlando Magic 105-92 for 2nd win in 2 nights

Brice Sensabaugh scored 27 points and Collin Sexton added 20 afor the Utah Jazz in a 105-92 win over the Orlando Magic

JANUARY 6 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruled out Sunday Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Markkanen will miss his first contest since Dec. 6 due to low back spasms. With the star forward joining John Collins (personal) and Jordan Clarkson (foot) on the sideline for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang are candidates for increased roles. Markkanen's next chance to feature will come Tuesday against Atlanta.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Magic, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Markkanen will miss his first contest since Dec. 6 due to low back spasms. With the star forward joining John Collins (personal) and Jordan Clarkson (foot) on the sideline for the second leg of the club's back-to-back set, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and Johnny Juzang are candidates for increased roles. Markkanen's next chance to feature will come Tuesday against Atlanta.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Sensabaugh scores career-high 34, Jazz rout Heat 136-100

Brice Sensabaugh scored a career-high 34 points, John Collins finished with 24, and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 136-100 rout over the Miami Heat

JANUARY 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah takes on Miami, aims to break 5-game slide

Utah will try to stop its five-game losing streak when the Jazz take on Miami

JANUARY 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Double-doubles Wednesday Markkanen amassed 16 points (6-22 FG, 1-10 3Pt, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and two steals across 35 minutes during Wednesday's 119-103 loss to the Knicks.

Impact Markkanen recorded just his third double-double of the season, adding a season-high four combined steals and blocks. It was one of Markkanen's best overall performances this season, despite shooting just 27.3 percent from the floor. Overall, Markkanen has been somewhat underwhelming this season, averaging 19.5 points, 6.4 rebounds and 2.8 three-pointers in 32.0 minutes per game.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Towns, Hart help Knicks beat Jazz 119-103 without Brunson for their 9th straight win

Karl-Anthony Towns had 31 points and 21 rebounds, Josh Hart notched his second straight triple-double and the New York Knicks won their ninth straight game, beating the Utah Jazz 1...

JANUARY 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Posts team-high 23 points Markkanen recorded 23 points (8-21 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 33 minutes during Saturday's 114-111 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Markkanen was his usual productive self in the loss, extending his streak of 20-plus points to five games. He also matched a season-high shot volume in the defeat, making 21 shot attempts. He's struggled a bit with his shot recently, converting only 41.3 percent of his shots over his last five games.

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz face the Nuggets on 3-game skid

Utah looks to break its three-game slide when the Utah Jazz take on Denver

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid, Maxey both score 32 to lead 76ers past Jazz 114-111

Joel Embiid and Tyrese Maxey each scored 32 points to lead the Philadelphia 76ers to a 114-111 victory over the Utah Jazz

DECEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores team-high 25 points in loss Markkanen supplied 25 points (8-14 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and three steals over 30 minutes during Thursday's 122-120 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Markkanen extended his steak of 20-plus point performances to four in the narrow loss. The veteran continues to be a solid fantasy option for the Jazz, although his prolific stat lines haven't equated to notches in the win column. Markkanen also collected a season-high three steals during the contest.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Henderson hits late jumper, Avdija and Sharpe each score 27 as Trail Blazers beat Jazz 122-120

Deni Avdija and Shaedon Sharpe each scored 27 points, and Scoot Henderson made a tiebreaking jumper with 0.1 seconds remaining as the Portland Trail Blazers beat the Utah Jazz 122-...

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Darius Garland scores 23 and NBA-best Cavaliers beat Jazz 124-113 for 17th home win in 18 games

Darius Garland scored 23 points and Evan Mobley had 22 points and 10 rebounds as the NBA-best Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Utah Jazz 124-113 for their 17th victory in 18 home games

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lauri Markkanen scores 21 points to lead Jazz to 105-94 win over Nets

Lauri Markkanen scored 21 points, Collin Sexton and Svi Mykhailiuk each had 18 points, and the Utah Jazz beat the Brooklyn Nets 105-94

DECEMBER 22, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Brooklyn faces Utah in non-conference showdown

Brooklyn and Utah square off in non-conference action

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Top rebounder with double-double Markkanen notched 27 points (7-15 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 10-10 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 36 minutes during Thursday's 126-119 win over Detroit.

Impact Markkanen was a strong presence in Thursday's outing, leading all players in rebounds while shooting a perfect mark from the free throw line in a double-double performance. Markkanen set a new season high in rebounds, also posting his sixth game with at least 25 points.

DECEMBER 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE