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19-5 8-2 W4
13-10 5-5 W2
13-11 5-5 W1
8-17 2-8 L5
5-19 2-8 L2

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2024 Stats

STATS MPG
Minutes Per Game
PPG
Points Per Game
FG%
Field Goal Percentage
RPG
Rebounds Per Game
APG
Assists Per Game
Regular Season 31.9 18.6 44.7 6.3 2.3

Top Lauri Markkanen News

  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Supplies 19 points in loss

    Markkanen produced 19 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-5 FT), six rebounds and two assists over 34 minutes during Friday's 134-126 loss to Phoenix.

    The 27-year-old forward is nursing a sore back that has cost him two of Utah's last seven games, but Markkanen was reasonably productive Friday after managing just eight points on 2-for-9 shooting in Sunday's loss to Sacramento. He's reached 20 points only once in his last six appearances though, averaging 15.8 points, 5.7 boards, 2.5 assists and 2.0 threes over that stretch while shooting 38.8 percent from the floor and 26.7 percent (12-for-45) from beyond the arc, and Markkanen can't be relied on to supply his usual numbers until he shows he's 100 percent healthy again.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will play Friday

    Markkanen (back) is available for Friday's game against the Suns.

    Markkanen was initially listed questionable for Friday's game, but was later upgraded to probable and now to available. As such, the star forward should handle his regular workload on the offensive end of the court. Markkanen is averaging 20.5 points, 6.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 0.7 steals per game over his last 10 contests.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Now expected to play Friday

    Markkanen (back) is listed as probable for Friday's game versus the Suns.

    Markkanen has been upgraded from questionable to probable Friday despite dealing with a lower back injury. If Markkanen is further upgraded to available, there is no indication he will be on a minutes restriction.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Back on injury report

    Markkanen (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns.

    The Jazz continue to place Markkanen on the injury report due to low back injury management, though it's slightly concerning that he's tagged as questionable after being listed as probable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Kings. The team should have more clarification on his availability closer to Friday's tipoff.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Notches just eight points

    Markkanen logged eight points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 141-97 loss to the Kings.

    Utah's franchise player appeared in three consecutive outings before missing Friday's win over Portland due to injury management. The Jazz are 5-18 on the season, so it's likely they'll exercise caution with Markkanen whenever possible. He's had a quiet season by his standards, as his production is down nearly across the board compared to 2023-24, as well as his shooting percentages.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Upgraded to probable Sunday

    Markkanen (back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Kings.

    Markkanen is likely to suit up following a questionable tag due to lower-back injury management. The star forward appeared in three consecutive outings before missing Friday's win over Portland, averaging 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 34.3 minutes per game in that trio of contests.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Gets green light

    Markkanen (back) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

    Markkanen was upgraded to probable a few hours before tipoff, so this update is no surprise. He's averaging 20.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in his last five appearances and should be in store for a full workload Sunday night.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Questionable for Sunday vs. Kings

    Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

    Markkanen was held out of Friday's 140-99 win over the Trail Blazers due to lower back injury management, but he could be sidelined for a second straight game depending on how he feels Sunday. Svi Mykhailiuk would be in line to make a second straight start if Markkanen is unable to play.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Friday vs. Blazers

    Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

    Given that Markkanen is out for Friday's game due to lower back injury management, it appears likely that he will be able to play against the Kings on Sunday. Svi Mykhailiuk will start for the Jazz on Friday due to Markkanen's absence.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Goes for 22 points in narrow loss

    Markkanen accumulated 22 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 105-104 loss to the Lakers.

    Markkanen had a decent shooting night, but it wasn't enough to beat the short-handed Lakers. The star forward was especially effective beyond the arc, matching a season-high five three-pointers in the losing effort.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Scores 19 points Saturday

    Markkanen notched 19 points (7-20 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 106-94 loss to the Mavericks.

    Markkanen had a rough shooting performance that included going 2-for-11 from beyond the arc, and there's no question the Jazz need more out of him, particularly when it comes to being an efficient scorer. Shooting woes aside, Markkanen remains a valuable fantasy commodity across all formats, and managers who have him rostered have to go through off games here and there, as Markkanen often posts solid stat lines that are more based on efficiency rather than volume. His body of work this season suggests this was nothing more than a subpar performance rather than a sign of things to come in the future.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Will play Saturday

    Markkanen (personal) is available to play Saturday against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

    Markkanen was sidelined for the Jazz's last two games, the second of which was for personal reasons, but he will be on the floor for Saturday's game. Over his last 10 outings, Markkanen has averaged 20.1 points on 50.0 percent shooting, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 32.9 minutes per game.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Wednesday

    Markkanen (personal reasons) won't play Wednesday against Denver.

    After suffering a left knee contusion on Tuesday against the Spurs that forced him out of the game for good, the Jazz are not even mentioning that injury on their report. However, their franchise forward will be unavailable for the second leg of this back-to-back set for personal reasons. With Kyle Filipowski (leg) ruled out and John Collins (knee) considered questionable, players such as Walker Kessler and Brice Sensabaugh could see increased roles.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leaves with knee injury Tuesday

    Markkanen was helped back to the locker room in the fourth quarter of Tuesday's 128-115 loss to the Spurs with a left knee contusion and will not return, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. He posted 14 points (5-14 FG, 0-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, two assists and two steals across 33 minutes before departing.

    The star forward suffered the injury in a collision with Spurs center Victor Wembanyama. Markkanen needed assistance getting off the floor and will undergo further testing on the knee. Fantasy managers shouldn't expect him to play Wednesday against the Nuggets in the second leg of a back-to-back set.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Posts impressive scoring night

    Markkanen supplied 34 points (11-15 FG, 5-8 3Pt, 7-8 FT), nine rebounds and two assists in 33 minutes during Saturday's 121-106 victory over the Knicks.

    Markkanen led the offensive charge for the Jazz, and he did so by scorching the nets everywhere he attempted a shot. The Arizona product also neared a double-double with the help of a strong night on the glass, finishing second on his squad in boards behind John Collins' 13-rebound night. Markkanen has looked sharp of late, averaging 25.8 points, 7.2 rebounds and 1.4 assists over his last five appearances.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads Utah in scoring in loss

    Markkanen closed Thursday's 126-118 loss to the Spurs with 27 points (8-17 FG, 3-10 3Pt, 8-8 FT), four rebounds, two assists and two blocks over 33 minutes.

    Markkanen was the lone Utah player who surpassed the 20-point mark in this loss, and the star forward has been one of the few consistent, game-to-game performers for the Jazz of late. This was the third time Markkanen reached the 25-point plateau in his last four outings, and he's been remarkably consistent in the efficiency department. He's shooting 48.4 percent from the floor since the beginning of November.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Leads team with 25 points

    Markkanen produced 25 points (9-16 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 4-4 FT), eight rebounds, one assist and two steals across 36 minutes during Tuesday's 124-118 loss to the Lakers.

    Markkanen followed up his first double-double of the season with his second-highest scoring total of the season. The Jazz did their best to keep up with the Lakers, and Markkanen's play in the second half helped close the gap, but it ultimately wasn't enough to garner a fourth win.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: First double-double of season

    Markkanen produced 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-8 3Pt, 2-4 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 39 minutes during Sunday's 116-105 loss to the Clippers.

    Markkanen did what he could in this matchup and posted a solid stat line across the board en route to his first double-double of the season. Markkanen has scored at least 15 points in four of his last five outings, a span in which he's averaging 18.6 points, 5.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Paces team with 25 points

    Markkanen amassed 25 points (6-8 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 9-10 FT), five rebounds and one assist over 35 minutes during Saturday's 121-117 loss to the Kings.

    Markkanen overcame an issue with his eye and posted an excellent line in the loss, providing a much-needed offensive boost for the Jazz. The team went 0-3 during his recent absence, highlighting the need for Markkanen's consistent production to stay afloat. His shot accuracy in the loss was an encouraging sign, as he's struggled to find the bottom of the basket in recent weeks.

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  • Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Set to play against Sacramento

    Markkanen (eye) is available for Saturday's game versus the Kings, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

    Markkanen has been upgraded from questionable to available Saturday despite dealing with a left eye contusion. The star forward has had a slow start to the season, shooting just 39.8 percent from the field.

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 7-0, 240 lbs
Birthplace: Vantaa, FI
Age: 27
School: Arizona
Experience: 7