Lauri Markkanen News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

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Scores 19 points Friday Markkanen ended with 19 points (5-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-6 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal over 27 minutes in Friday's 119-116 preseason win over the Suns.

Impact Markkanen ended the 2025-26 campaign averaging 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals over 34.4 minutes per contest. Without question, he's an All-Star-caliber player. However, the veteran hasn't appeared in more than 68 regular-season games since entering the league in 2017. Most didn't need to see Markkanen play in the preseason to know just how good he can be, considering the biggest barrier in his career trajectory has been his inability to stay on the floor.

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Productive in preseason win Markkanen contributed 11 points (3-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two assists, two steals and one rebound across 19 minutes in Monday's 119-109 preseason win over the Spurs.

Impact Markkanen, who's set to be a primary scoring option for Utah this year, overcame a neck injury to suit up for this exhibition. Fantasy managers should feel more comfortable drafting the star forward at his ADP this fall now that he's healthy.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not listed on injury report Markkanen (neck) is not listed on the injury report for Monday's preseason meeting with the Spurs.

Impact It looks like Markkanen will be back after a one-game absence, which should shift Jaxson Hayes or Ace Bailey back to the second unit. If Markkanen can manage to stay healthy this season, he could be in for a career year as the main man in Utah.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Tuesday Markkanen won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nuggets due to neck soreness.

Impact Markkanen is sitting out an exhibition game with some minor neck soreness, but he should be able to get back out there for Monday's preseason game against the Spurs. Ace Bailey will have a chance to start sans Markkanen, and there will be more minutes available for Svi Mykhailiuk.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson Jr.'s message on he & Lauri Markkanen shows why they're so dangerous Jaren Jackson Jr. admitted how easy it is for the two of them to fit into any scheme. Not only is it true, but it bodes well for the Utah Ja...

OCTOBER 6 • THEJNOTES.COM

Drops 17 points in preseason win Markkanen finished with 17 points (5-12 FG, 4-4 FT, 3-7 3Pt), two rebounds and one steal in 16 minutes during Sunday's preseason win over the Nuggets.

Impact Markkanen hit the ground running, fresh off an impressive performance in the recent World Cup qualifier. Despite another strong campaign during the 2025-26 season, Markkanen's overall fantasy value continues to be somewhat underrated, largely due to the fact that he has missed multiple games due to both injury and rest. However, with Utah likely to prioritize winning this season, Markkanen is poised for what could be his best season in recent memory, at least from a totals perspective. Landing him in the third or fourth round of drafts feels like a relatively risk-free move.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen Sets High Expectations for Utah Jazz This Season The Utah Jazz star forward has an optimistic vision on how this season could look in Salt Lake City.

SEPTEMBER 29 • SI.COM

Jazz participate in Reddit AMA Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Darryn Peterson and more Jazz players participate in Reddit AMA.

SEPTEMBER 29 • NBA.COM

Lauri Markkanen sets the bar high for the Jazz ahead of exciting season This is supposed to be the best Utah Jazz season in years, and Lauri Markkanen knows it's not just about making the postseason!

SEPTEMBER 28 • THEJNOTES.COM

2026-27 Season Preview: Utah Jazz Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Jaren Jackson Jr. look to lead Utah’s young core in the right direction.

SEPTEMBER 22 • NBA.COM

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SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Lauri Markkanen now has golden chance to prove he's a Jazz legend Now that the Utah Jazz won't hold him or the team itself back, Lauri Markkanen can now strengthen his legacy as a Jazzman more than ever bef...

SEPTEMBER 17 • THEJNOTES.COM

Big double-double in FIBA action Markkanen registered 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Finland's 96-67 win over Estonia in Sunday's FIBA World Cup...

Impact Markkanen looked sharp in Sunday's exhibition, recording a big double-double. The star forward delivered early-round fantasy value when healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes per game across 42 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. His pathway to usage has a few more hurdles this time around, however, as Utah will be integrating Jaren Jackson and Darryn Peterson into the lineup.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Warriors have fresh reason to revisit blockbuster Lauri Markkanen trade There’s already no shortage of interest on what the Golden State Warriors will do at February’s mid-season trade deadline, with the front of...

AUGUST 31 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM

Why Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr. are projected to be 2026-27 NBA Western Conference's dark horse | Sporting News ESPN forecasts that the Jazz led by Coach Will Hardy, Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are going to be the Western Conf...

AUGUST 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Non-LeBron Cavaliers reunion trade can still save offseason Lauri Markkanen's star talent is wasting away with the Utah Jazz, but the Cleveland Cavaliers could be the perfect landing spot this summer.

JULY 26 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM

Recovered from hip injury Markkanen (hip) amassed 23 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in Finland's 85-77 win over Hungary on Friday.

Impact Markkanen was out for the roughly final two months of the NBA regular season with a hip injury, but he looks to be entering the new year with a clean bill of health following a FIBA appearance. The star forward was excellent was healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes across 42 games in 2025-26.

JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz add around him Utah's selection of Darryn Peterson should help ease some offensive pressure on Markkanen (hip).

Impact The veteran forward has often carried a significant scoring burden during the rebuilding process, and the arrival of an elite shot creator could create more favorable opportunities. Markkanen remains the focal point of Utah's frontcourt, although trade speculation and the team's long-term direction could still influence his outlook.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Bulls finally benefit as disastrous Lauri Markkanen trade is finalized The Chicago Bulls traded away Lauri Markkanen in 2021, and they finally got the first-round draft pick five years later.

JUNE 24 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM

Blazers gave up Dailyn Swain in NBA Draft to get worst part of Lauri Markkanen trade The Portland Trail Blazers can finally move on from their brutal part in the Lauri Markkanen trade from the 2021 trade.

JUNE 24 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM

Kyle Filipowski should hope Lauri Markkanen's old team steals Walker Kessler Kyle Filipowski could have more minutes if Walker Kessler leaves.

JUNE 18 • THEJNOTES.COM

Why Any Utah Jazz-Lauri Markkanen Trade Idea Is Dead Right Now Don't expect a Lauri Markkanen trade to take place any time soon.

JUNE 9 • SI.COM

Any & every Lauri Markkanen trade idea is completely pointless (for now) Question: if the Utah Jazz Jazz have just about everything ready to go on their most successful run in what feels like ages, why would they...

JUNE 9 • THEJNOTES.COM

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