Impact Markkanen's production has helped to turn Utah's 'rebuild' into an 8-3 record and second place in the West. He's easily one of the bigger surprises in the league during the early weeks of the season.
NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LAURI MARKKANEN #23 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
18.8 PPG •
6.3 RPG •
2.2 APG
18.8 PPG
6.3 RPG
2.2 APG
Flirts with double-double Markkanen closed Sunday's 110-102 win over the Clippers with 18 points (5-9 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 7-7 FT), nine rebounds, three assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes.
Los Angeles plays Utah on 3-game road skid
Los Angeles enters a matchup against Utah as losers of three road games in a rowNOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Clarkson, Sexton lead surging Jazz past Clippers, 110-102
Jordan Clarkson scored 23 points, reserve Collin Sexton added 22 and the Utah Jazz beat the Los Angeles Clippers 110-102NOVEMBER 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Records big double-double in win Markkanen amassed 27 points (9-17 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 33 minutes during Friday's 130-116 win over the Lakers.
Impact Markkanen torched the Lakers throughout the contest and finished with game-high marks in both points (27) and rebounds (13). He's made at least half of his field-goal attempts five times in his past six games and is currently shooting 51.5 percent overall, putting him on pace for the best mark of his career. Markkanen is also on pace for career-best per-game marks in points (22.2), boards (9.4) and assists (2.7), so he's clearly thriving in his first campaign with the Jazz.
NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Markkanen leads surprising Jazz past Lakers, 130-116
Lauri Markkanen had 27 points and 12 rebounds, Jordan Clarkson added 20 points and the Utah Jazz continued their remarkable start to the season with a 130-116 victory over the Los...NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NBA Debate: Where Nets go from here, and Russell Westbrook's resurgence
The Nets took action against Kyrie Irving, but they'll still face consequences both on and off the court.NOVEMBER 5, 2022
The Jazz and Lauri Markkanen beat the Grizzlies again: Three observations From Markkanen's efficient offense to not folding under pressure when pushed, the Jazz continued their impressive start to the season.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Another impressive performance Markkanen supplied 31 points (11-15 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists, four blocks and one steal across 32 minutes during Monday's 121-105 win over the Grizzlies.
Impact Markkanen posted his fourth double-double of the season -- across eight appearances -- and has scored at least 20 points in three of his last four contests while also grabbing nine or more rebounds in each of those appearances. The former Cavaliers and Bulls forward is having a bounce-back season with the Jazz, and he's leading the team with a career-best 22.6 points, 9.3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game through his first eight contests to date.
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Analysis: Jazz, Spurs off to surprising fast starts in West
Mike Conley Jr. and the Utah Jazz are off to a 6-2 start in the NBA's Western ConferenceNOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jazz rout Grizzlies 121-105, improve to 4-0 at home
Lauri Markkanen had 31 points and 10 rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 121-105 victory over the Memphis GrizzliesNOVEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ja Morant (37 PTS) vs Lauri Markkanen (31 PTS & 11 REB) EPIC DUEL
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Lauri Markkanen drops 31 Pts on the Grizzlies Full Highlights 🔥
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Mitchell, Love rally Cavaliers past Knicks, 121-108
Donovan Mitchell had 38 points and a season-high 12 assists, Kevin Love scored 16 of his 29 points in the fourth quarter and the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the New York Kn...OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jazz edge short-handed Grizzlies 124-123
Lauri Markkanen and Kelly Olynyk each scored 23 points, including a pair of late 3-pointers, to lift the Utah Jazz to a 124-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, who were playing wit...OCTOBER 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Hyland hits 7 3-pointers, Nuggets top Jazz 117-101
Bones Hyland hit seven 3-pointers and scored 26 points, DeAndre Jordan hit the second 3 of his 15-year NBA career, and the Denver Nuggets avenged an opening-night loss to Utah with...OCTOBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How good are Lauri Markkanen and the Jazz? Looking at Utah's unexpectedly hot start After five games, the Jazz have four wins, tied for most in the NBA. Why have they been great? Everyone seems to be on the same page.
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Turns in strong all-around showing Markkanen finished Wednesday's 109-101 win over the Rockets with 24 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes.
Impact Markkanen fell just one rebound shy of his third double-double in five matchups, and he also finished with 20-plus points for the third time this season. The Arizona product continues to contribute for fantasy managers across the board, averaging 22.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the early going (five games).
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Markkanen has 24 points in Jazz's 109-101 win over Rockets
Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and eight rebounds to help the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 109-101 on Wednesday nightOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 31 in OT win Markkanen registered 31 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 122-121 overtime victory over the Peli...
Impact Markkannen has been one of the standout performers for a Jazz team that started the season with three straight wins, and his numbers have gotten better and better as games go on. The former Bulls and Cavaliers wing has surpassed the 20-point mark in each of his last two appearances and is averaging 24.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game through his first three outings.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Williamson, Ingram injured in Pelicans' first loss
Injuries to Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram took some of the luster off of New Orleans promising start to the regular seasonOCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up double-double Friday Markkanen supplied 24 points (10-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and one block across 39 minutes during Friday's 132-126 overtime win over the Timberwolves.
Impact Aside from struggling from beyond the arc, Markkanen looked great in the win, finishing second on Utah in both points and rebounds en route to his first double-double of the season. The big man also dished five assists, giving him nine across his first two games with the Jazz. If Markkanen can somehow continue to dish a handful of dimes per game, his fantasy value would see a substantial bump. As it is, he's already a promising option for his skill set a a scorer, rebounder and three-point shooter on a team that should provide him plenty of opportunities to produce.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz rally to beat Wolves 132-126 in OT reunion with Gobert
Jordan Clarkson scored 29 points on 7-for-12 shooting from 3-point range to lead Utah’s rally for a 132-126 win over MinnesotaOCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shines in season opener Markkanen finished Wednesday's 123-102 victory over the Nuggets with 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes.
Impact Markkanen has always been a secondary scorer throughout his career with both the Bulls and Cavaliers, but he's expected to play a more prominent role on this rebuilding Jazz team, and the season opener showed exactly that. Expect him to be one of the team's go-to players on offense on a regular basis, and the first game of the season showed he can be a viable fantasy contributor as long as he remains healthy.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen Talks About His Jazz Debut, Postgame Interview
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
New-look Jazz beat Nuggets 123-102 in season opener
Colin Sexton scored 20 points, Lauri Markkanen added 17 and the new-look Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 123-102 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teamsOCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
