JANUARY 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
LAURI MARKKANEN #23 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
16.2 PPG •
6.1 RPG •
2.8 APG
16.2 PPG
6.1 RPG
2.8 APG
Lauri Markkanen propels Jazz past Pacers for 6th straight win Lauri Markkanen recorded 32 points and 10 rebounds and the Utah Jazz extended their season-best winning streak to six games with a wire-to-w...
Lauri Markkanen propels Jazz past Pacers for 6th straight win Lauri Markkanen recorded 32 points and 10 rebounds and the Utah Jazz extended their season-best winning streak to six games with a wire-to-w...
JANUARY 16 • SUNHERALD.COM
Markkanen and Sexton lead streaking Jazz past banged-up Pacers 132-105 for 6th straight win
Lauri Markkanen had 32 points and 10 rebounds, Collin Sexton scored a season-high 30 and the Utah Jazz routed the Indiana Pacers 132-105 for their sixth straight victoryJANUARY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lauri Markkanen, Bam Adebayo named NBA Players of the Week The Utah Jazz center and Miami Heat forward-center take home the honors for Week 12.
JANUARY 15 • NBA.COM
Shines with 29 points in win Markkanen provided 29 points (8-16 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT), nine rebounds, five assists, one block and two steals across 33 minutes during Saturday's 132-125 victory over the Lakers...
Impact The Jazz have now won five consecutive games, due in large part to Markkanen's excellent play. the veteran put up excellent numbers against a brutal schedule of the Nuggets, Bucks and Sixers and the Jazz surprisingly went 3-0 during that span. With excellent play throughout the starting five, the fantasy stocks of Utah producers are trending sharply upward.
JANUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen powers Jazz past slumping Lakers Lauri Markkanen recorded 29 points, nine rebounds and five assists and the Utah Jazz posted a season-high fifth straight victory by dispatch...
JANUARY 14 • SUNHERALD.COM
Leads team with 22 points Markkanen finished Friday's 145-113 victory over Toronto with 22 points (7-11 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 4-5 FT), nine rebounds, two assists and one steal in 29 minutes.
Impact Markkanen's multi-dimensional output has been a critical piece of Utah's recent success. The Jazz have gone 9-2 since Markkanen's full-time return, and with the rest of the roster playing at a high level, Utah's upward trend is likely to continue.
JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen not untouchable in potential trades? NBA Central: “I’ve been told [Utah Jazz] will listen on anyone on the roster…With Lauri Markkanen, he’s not untouchable but it’s going to ta...
JANUARY 12 • HOOPSHYPE.COM
Racks up double-double in win Markkanen ended Wednesday's 124-111 victory over the Nuggets with 26 points (6-13 FG, 2-5 3Pt, 12-12 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one block across 32 minutes.
Impact Markkanen's stellar play has been a key ingredient in Utah's recent success, and he recorded his third consecutive double-double in the decisive victory. Although Nikola Jokic scored 27 points in the loss, he struggled to contain Markkanen, who was able to find success in the paint against the All-Star. The Jazz have won nine of its last 11 games, making Utah's starting five an undervalued source of production.
JANUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Swats two shots in upset win Markkanen produced 21 points (5-15 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 32 minutes in Monday's 132-116 win over the Bucks.
Impact Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson served as the Jazz's co-leading scorers on the night, with the former also securing his 11th double-double of the season and making a rare contribution in the blocks category, after he had swatted away just four total shots over his previous 14 outings. The Finnish forward did most of his damage in the first half, securing 11 of his points and nine of his boards as the Jazz raced out to a 31-point halftime lead on the road against the 25-12 Bucks.
JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE
Dominant in win Markkanen recorded a game-high 33 points (12-19 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one block over 35 minutes during Saturday's 120-109 win over the 76ers.
Impact Markkanen reached 30-plus points for the second time in his last three games. It was his highest scoring output since Nov. 19 when he tallied 38 points against the Suns, and his five three-point makes were his most since Dec. 26 against the Spurs. Over his last 10 games, Markkanen is averaging 24.6 points on 51.0 percent shooting, 8.3 rebounds and 2.3 assists over 31.9 minutes per game.
JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Leads Jazz in blowout loss Markkanen contributed 17 points (7-16 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 1-2 FT), five rebounds and five assists in 23 minutes during Friday's 126-97 loss to Boston.
Impact Markkanen was the only Utah player Friday to score 15 or more points. His 23 minutes were his lowest since Nov. 21, though that was due to the blowout loss. Markkanen is averaging 22.6 points on 49.4 percent shooting -- including 37.1 percent from three -- 7.7 rebounds and 2.5 assists over 30.4 minutes per game since his return from an eight-game absence Dec. 13.
JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE
Posts double-double in loss Markkanen closed with 24 points (7-19 FG, 3-12 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, five assists and one steal in 35 minutes during Thursday's 112-105 loss to the Pelicans.
Impact Markkanen struggled from three-point territory, but he still finished with a 20-point double-double. Markkanen has been nothing short of outstanding since returning to the hardwood for Utah, scoring at least 20 points in five games in a row while shooting 50.6 percent from the field in that span.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jones: Has Lauri Markkanen surpassed Gordon Hayward as the Jazz forward ideal? In 2016-17, Gordon Hayward had his best season. Has Markkanen surpassed that level of play? It's fair to ask the question.
DECEMBER 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores team-high 31 points Markkanen amassed 31 points (12-17 FG, 5-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal over 31 minutes during Tuesday's 130-118 win over San Antonio.
Impact Markkanen hasn't missed a beat since sitting out the win over the Pistons on Dec. 21, scoring at least 30 points in his last two games and showing he remains the go-to player on offense for the Jazz. Since returning from an eight-game absence due to a hamstring injury between late November and early December, Markkanen has been on fire for the Jazz, averaging 25.7 points per game.
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen scores 31 as Jazz overpower Spurs Lauri Markkanen amassed 31 points and 12 rebounds and hit four 3-pointers in a decisive fourth-quarter surge to help the visiting Utah Jazz...
DECEMBER 27, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Markkanen has 31 points and 12 boards as Jazz roll to 130-118 win, handing Spurs 5th straight loss
Lauri Markkanen had 31 points and 12 rebounds, and the Utah Jazz overcame a slow start to beat the San Antonio Spurs 130-118DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Explodes for 30 points Saturday Markkanen produced 30 points (12-21 FG, 4-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), nine rebounds, five assists and three steals in 39 minutes during Saturday's 126-119 victory over the Raptors.
Impact Markkanen returned from a one-game absence and dazzled on offense, posting his first 30-point game since mid-November and making a big impact on both ends of the court. Markkanen is averaging 23.4 points, 8.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game in five December outings.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Toronto Markkanen is in the starting lineup to face Toronto on Saturday, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Markkanen was not listed in the injury report after missing Thursday's win over the Pistons due to maintenance of a left hamstring injury, but he's ready to go and should handle his regular workload. Markkanen is averaging 22.7 points, 8.5 rebounds and 1.0 steals per game over his last 10 contests.
DECEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Markkanen (hamstring) isn't listed on the injury report for Saturday's game against the Raptors.
Impact Markkanen was sidelined for Thursday's win over the Pistons due to left hamstring injury maintenance after playing 36 minutes and posting a 26-point, 10-rebound double-double during a loss to the Cavaliers on Wednesday. However, the talented big man will return to action versus Toronto and presumably won't have any minute restrictions.
DECEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't play Thursday Markkanen has been ruled out for Thursday's game against Detroit due to left hamstring injury maintenance, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Impact The Jazz are playing the struggling Pistons during Thursday's matchup and will rest several starters. With Markkanen sidelined, Ochai Agbaji, Simone Fontecchio and Kris Dunn are candidates to see increased run. Markkanen's next chance to suit up will be Saturday against Toronto.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Big double-double in loss Markkanen posted 26 points (8-18 FG, 3-9 3Pt, 7-8 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist across 36 minutes during Wednesday's 124-116 loss to the Cavaliers.
Impact The 26-year-old led the Jazz in scoring with his best offensive performance since he dropped 38 points on the Suns on Nov. 19, and Markkanen also delivered his second straight double-double and seventh of the season. Injuries have already cost him nine games in 2023-24, but otherwise Markkanen is showing that his breakout last season was no fluke as he posts nearly identical averages and shooting percentages.
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri scores 26 against old squad 🇫🇮 | UTAH JAZZ
DECEMBER 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Notches double-double Monday Markkanen recorded 20 points (6-14 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 7-7 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists and one block over 29 minutes during Monday's 125-108 victory over the Nets.
Impact Markkanen was one of three Jazz players to finish with at least 20 points, and he joined Walker Kessler in recording a double-double. it was just the third appearance for Markkanen since coming back from an eight-game hiatus due to a hamstring injury, and his 29 minutes Monday were his most since his return. Markkanen hasn't shown any rust from the time off -- he's averaging 20.3 points, 8.0 boards and 2.3 triples while shooting 50.0 percent from the field across the three-game stretch.
DECEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
