LAURI MARKKANEN NEWS

Reaches 20 points again Markkanen finished Tuesday's 127-124 victory over the Pacers with 21 points (8-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal over 30 minutes.

Impact Markkanen scored at least 20 points for a second straight game and for the fourth time in the past seven games. With Jarrett Allen (finger) out indefinitely, Markkanen figures to take on a bigger role in the offense, though it could be a collaborative effort from Cleveland's frontcourt.

MARCH 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garland scores career-high 41, leads Cavs past Pacers

Darius Garland scored a career-high 41 points, had 13 assists and hit a decisive pair of free throws with 14 seconds left to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Indiana Pacers 12...

MARCH 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Leading scorer in victory Markkanen contributed 22 points (8-18 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 12 rebounds and one block across 38 minutes during Sunday's 104-96 victory over Toronto.

Impact Markkanen hadn't scored more than 12 points in any of his last three appearances while shooting just 33.3 percent from the floor during that time. However, he saw increased looks from the floor and led the Cavaliers on the scoreboard in the narrow win. Markkanen also hauled in a season-high 12 rebounds en route to his second double-double of the season. Although he continued to struggle with efficiency from beyond the arc Sunday, it was encouraging to see the fifth-year pro put together a well-rounded performance after a string of lackluster outings.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Mobley, Markkanen power Cavaliers past Raptors 104-96

Rookie Evan Mobley had 20 points and 17 rebounds, Lauri Markkanen scored 22 and the Cleveland Cavaliers widened their lead on Toronto in the Eastern Conference standings with a 104...

MARCH 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Fourth straight in double figures Markkanen closed Wednesday's 119-98 loss to the Hornets with 12 points (3-10 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds, three assists and two steals in 31 minutes.

Impact Despite shooting just 30.0 percent overall from the field, Markkanen managed just enough to reach double figures offensively for a fourth straight matchup. During that span dating back to Feb. 24, the forward is averaging 16.8 points and is 11 of 28 from distance.

MARCH 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Markkanen ended Monday's 127-122 loss to the Timberwolves with 10 points (2-7 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), four rebounds and one assist across 35 minutes. He also had five turnovers.

Impact Markkanen battled an ankle injury before the All-Star break and has struggled with his efficiency in three games since returning. Despite multiple volume scoring efforts, the 24-year-old has shot 34.1 percent from the field over that stretch. Markkanen is a viable source of threes and a capable scoring threat, but Monday serves as a reminder of his high volatility.

MARCH 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Cavs in scoring Markkanen amassed 23 points (6-18 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 35 minutes during Saturday's 92-86 victory over the Wizards.

Impact Markkanen was one of three Cavaliers that recorded a double-double in this contest along with Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen, and the former Bulls forward continues to deliver decent performances. He's now scored over 20 points in three of his last four appearances and seems to be trending in the right direction.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers big men, led by Lauri Markkanen, get offense clicking at the right time in win over Wizards Markkanen had a team-high 23 points and made six 3-pointers as the Cavs topped the Wizards on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Markkanen scores 23, Cavaliers rally past Wizards, 92-86

Lauri Markkanen scored 23 points and All-Star center Jarrett Allen had 18 points and 14 rebounds in rallying the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 92-86 win over the Washington Wizards

FEBRUARY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Submits team-high 22 points Markkanen (ankle) finished with 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 8-10 FT), six rebounds, one assist and one block in 28 minutes during Thursday's 106-103 loss to the Pistons.

Impact Back in action after missing the past month with a sprained right ankle, Markkanen most notably contributed from the free-throw line, but the 24-year-old otherwise wasn't overly efficient during his time on the court. The Cavaliers were lacking Caris LeVert (foot) and Darius Garland (back) on Thursday, which allowed Markkanen to take on a more prominent role on offense than he normally would. That bump may temporarily remain, with Caris LeVert expected to miss at least the next week and with Garland looking iffy for Saturday's game against the Wizards.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen returns to the Cavs after 11-game absence and begins to find his rhythm in loss to the Pistons 'We definitely need everybody at this point of the year,' Markkanen said. His return comes as the Cavs begin their final playoff push.

FEBRUARY 25, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Will return on minutes limit Cavaliers head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Markkanen (ankle) will be available for Thursday's game against Detroit, but he'll have his minutes monitored, Evan Dammarell of WKYC 3 N...

Impact After ramping up his activity over the break, Markkanen will make his return to the floor for the first time since Jan. 22. Bickerstaff did not say how many minutes he expects Markkanen to play, so he'll be a relatively risky play in DFS contests. Either way, Markkanen will provide a much-needed offensive boost with both Darius Garland (back) and Caris LeVert (foot) sidelined Thursday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Garland, LeVert out with injuries as Cavs return from break

The Cavaliers are coming back from the All-Star break at less than full strength

FEBRUARY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lauri Markkanen eager to help Cleveland Cavaliers' second-half playoff push following ankle injury On Jan. 22 against Oklahoma City, Markkanen landed awkwardly on his lower right ankle. He has missed the last 11 games with a high ankle spr...

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM

Likely returning Thursday Markkanen (ankle) is probable for Thursday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Markkanen practiced Wednesday, and things went well enough for him to intend to suit up for the first game out of the All-Star break. A sprained right ankle has kept him sidelined since late January. He'll presumably be eased back into his full role, and the Cavs have some flexibility with how well Kevin Love has been playing. In his 10 healthy January games, Markkanen averaged 14.6 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists in 32.9 minutes.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Practices Wednesday, status TBD Head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Markkanen (ankle) is "looking good" after he was a full participant in Wednesday's practice, but the big man's status for Thursday's contest agains...

Impact Markkanen missed 11 straight games heading into the All-Star break, but he's trending in the right direction following the week off. The versatile big man is averaging 13.6 points, 5.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists in 30.2 minutes per game.

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit plays Cleveland on home losing streak

Detroit will try to stop its five-game home skid when the Pistons take on Cleveland

FEBRUARY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Won't play Tuesday Markkanen (ankle) won't play Tuesday against the Hawks.

Impact Markkanen will miss his 11th straight contest due to a right ankle sprain. Tuesday's contest is Cleveland's last game before the All-Star break, so the 7-foot forward, who returned to practice in a limited fashion Monday, will have an extra week to regain his conditioning before presumably returning to action after the break.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers' Jarrett Allen is a straight shooter on and off court

Yaron Weitzman charts Jarrett Allen's journey from "failing" a draft interview to becoming a centerpiece of the Cavs' success.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022

Limited at practice Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Markkanen (ankle) was limited during Monday's practice, and he's unsure if he will play Tuesday against the Hawks, Evan Dammarell of WKYC 3 News Clevela...

Impact Markkanen has missed 10 straight games due to a right ankle sprain, but he appears close to making a return to game action. Tuesday's contest is Cleveland's last game before the All-Star break, so it's possible the Cavaliers play it cautious and give him another week of practice before he eventually makes a return after the break.

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Young and the Hawks take on the Cavaliers

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup with Cleveland averaging 27.7 points per game

FEBRUARY 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Embiid's dunk, triple-double highlight 76ers' win over Cavs

Joel Embiid had a triple-double of 40 points, 14 rebounds and 10 assists along with a highlight-reel jam as the Philadelphia 76ers beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-93

FEBRUARY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS