Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: To be re-evaluated in two weeks
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Markkanen (shoulder) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Markkanen continues to experience discomfort, and an MRI confirmed that he aggravated his previous right shoulder impingement. With just a little over two weeks remaining in the season, it's very possible that his regular season is over. At best, he could return for the finale on April 14, but there won't be much incentive to rush him back. Guys like Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang could see a bump in playing time with this news.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Sitting out Friday
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Markkanen (shoulder) won't play in Friday's matchup with the Rockets.
Markkanen will be sidelined for the second time in four games due to right shoulder soreness. In Markkanen's absence, Johnny Juzang and Brice Sensabaugh will presumably see extended roles. Markkanen's next chance to suit up will come Sunday against the Kings.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable for Friday
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Markkanen is questionable for Friday's game against the Rockets due to right shoulder soreness, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
This is the first we're hearing of a shoulder injury for Markkanen, but we'll have a better idea of his status for Friday night based on his activity level at shootaround. If he is forced to the sidelines, that would open up minutes for Johnny Juzang (back) and Brice Sensabaugh.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Massive workload in loss
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Markkanen ended Wednesday's 118-111 loss to the Spurs with 25 points (8-17 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), six rebounds, two assists and one steal across 42 minutes.
Markkanen's team-high 42 minutes marked his second-most playing time in a game this season. This is encouraging, considering the 26-year-old forward has missed eight of Utah's last 12 contests. Since the beginning of 2024, Markkanen has been shooting 42.0 percent on 7.7 three-point attempts per game.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Cleared to play vs. San Antonio
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Markkanen (quadriceps) is available for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.
Markkanen was questionable for Wednesday's matchup due to a right quadriceps contusion, but he'll be able to suit up for the fifth time this month. He's been productive when on the court recently, averaging 25.7 points and 7.3 rebounds in 33.7 minutes per game over his last three appearances. It seems as though he'll be able to handle a sizable workload Wednesday despite his recent absences.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable for Wednesday
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Markkanen is questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Spurs with a right quadriceps contusion, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
Markkanen has played in just four out of 12 games in March to this point, and the Jazz have been very cautious with the forward during the second half of the season. If Markkanen is unable to play, players such as Brice Sensabaugh, Taylor Hendricks and Luka Samanic could see more action.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads all scorers in loss
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Markkanen notched 34 points (10-19 FG, 6-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), seven rebounds, two assists, one block and one steal across 34 minutes during Monday's 115-105 loss to the Mavericks.
Markkanen scored a game-high 34 points Monday, once again returning from an ongoing quad issue. While managers have to be thrilled with this performance, they should also prepare for what could be another missed game Wednesday against the Spurs. The Jazz have basically thrown in the towel at this point, meaning Markkanen's workload could be managed down the stretch.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Cleared to play Monday
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Markkanen (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Mavericks.
Markkanen will suit up for just the third time since March 2 as he continues to deal with a right quad contusion. Over his last two appearances, he's totaled 43 points, 15 rebounds, three assists, four steals and a block in 67 minutes.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable for Monday
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Markkanen (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday's game against Dallas.
Markkanen sat out Saturday against the Rockets due to right quadriceps contusion injury management, but he'll have a chance to return to action Monday. If he's sidelined again, Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang could see additional playing time.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Ruled out for Saturday
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Markkanen has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Rockets for right quadricep contusion injury maintenance.
Markkanen will be held out of Saturday's contest after logging 36 minutes in Thursday's loss to the Mavericks. With Jordan Clarkson (groin) also out, look for Brice Sensabaugh and Johnny Juzang to absorb most of the minutes at small forward. Markkanen should be cleared to suit up for Utah's upcoming matchup with Dallas on Monday.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads team in scoring in return
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Markkanen posted 21 points (6-20 FG, 1-9 3Pt, 8-8 FT), three rebounds, two assists and two steals in 36 minutes during Thursday's 113-97 loss to the Mavericks.
Markkanen missed Utah's previous game and sat out seven of the team's past eight contests overall prior to Thursday, but he logged a healthy 36 minutes in his return against Dallas. Though he didn't shoot the ball well, especially from deep, the veteran forward still managed to lead the Jazz in the scoring department. Markkanen has been Utah's primary offensive threat whenever he's on the floor, as he leads the team with 23.0 points per game on the campaign while adding 3.2 three-pointers, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.9 steals.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Not on injury report
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Markkanen (quadriceps) isn't on the injury report for Thursday's game against the Mavericks.
Markkanen sat out Wednesday against the Thunder due to quadriceps contusion management, but he'll be back in action for the second half of the back-to-back set. In his return to action Monday against the Timberwolves, he tallied 22 points, 12 rebounds, two steals, an assist and a block in 31 minutes.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Wednesday
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Markkanen is out for Wednesday's game versus the Thunder due to quadriceps contusion maintenance, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
It doesn't appear that Markkanen has suffered a serious injury, but he will be held out of the first leg of Utah's back-to-back Wednesday. Brice Sensabaugh, Luka Samanic and Taylor Hendricks are candidates to receive increased playing time in his absence. Markkannen's next chance to suit up will be Thursday's matchup with Dallas.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Tallies 20-10 game in return
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Markkanen (quadricep) closed with 22 points (8-16 FG, 1-5 3Pt, 5-5 FT), 12 rebounds, two steals, one assist and one block across 31 minutes during Monday's 114-104 loss to the Timberwolves.
Markkanen made his return from a six-game absence due to a right quad contusion and didn't seem to be facing any limitations, as he took on a normal minutes load while pacing Utah with a 35.1 percent usage rate. The Finnish forward should remain a high-end contributor when he's available, though with the 29-39 Jazz fading from the playoff picture, it wouldn't be surprising if Markkanen missed time due to rest or due to a minor injury over Utah's final 14 games of the season.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Cleared to play
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Markkanen (quadriceps) is available for Monday's game against the Timberwolves, Alan Horton of the Timberwolves Radio Network reports.
Markkanen was tagged as a game-time call leading up to Monday's tipoff, but he's ultimately been given the green light to suit up after missing his team's last six contests. It's possible the Arizona product could be on a minutes restriction considering he hasn't seen live action since Mar. 2.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable for Monday
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Markkanen (quadriceps) is questionable for Monday's game against the Timberwolves.
Markkanen has missed the last six games due to a right quadriceps contusion that now has his status in question for Monday. The seventh-year pro seems to be trending in the right direction, however, as he returned to practice on Mar. 13 and was given a questionable tag instead of being immediately ruled out for the first time since his injury. If he is ultimately unable to go, Brice Sensabaugh and Talen Horton-Tucker will likely see extended minutes.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Another absence coming
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Markkanen (quadriceps) is out for Saturday's game versus the Timberwolves.
Markkanen's absence streak will extend to six games Saturday due to a right quadriceps contusion. Markkanen's next chance to suit up is Monday's rematch with Minnesota.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Friday
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Markkanen (quadriceps) won't play Friday against the Hawks.
Markkanen will miss his fifth straight game Friday, but it's possible he could be back for Saturday's game against Minnesota. He was able to go through a limited practice Thursday, and the Jazz are continuing to err on the side of caution with the veteran forward.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Practices Wednesday
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Markkanen (quadricep) went through portions of Wednesday's practice, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Considering that Markkanen wasn't a full participant in Wednesday's practice, he'll most likely remain out for Fridays' game against the Hawks, but he may have a better chance at playing Saturday versus Minnesota in the second leg of a back-to-back set. Markkanen has missed each of Utah's last four contests with a right quad contusion.
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Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Out vs. Boston
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Markkanen (quadricep) has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Celtics.
Markkanen will miss his fourth consecutive contest while on the mend from a right quad contusion. His next opportunity to play will come Friday against the Hawks, but he'll likely need to practice beforehand to gain clearance to suit up.
