Lauri Markkanen News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Could return vs. Heat Markkanen (wrist) is questionable for Tuesday's game against Miami.

Impact Markkanen was held out Sunday due to a right wrist sprain, but the fact that he's been upgraded to questionable is a positive sign. Utah should have another update on the forward's availability closer to tipoff.

5 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Miami, seeks to halt 8-game slide

Utah looks to stop its eight-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Miami

22 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Dosunmu, Ball lead Timberwolves past slumping Jazz, 115-100

Ayo Dosunmu scored 26 points and LaMelo Ball added 24 points and five assists to help the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Utah Jazz 115-100 on Sunday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Out Sunday Markkanen (wrist) is out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves, Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Markkanen will miss Sunday's game due to a right wrist injury he sustained Oct. 26 against the Grizzlies. Josh Green, Josh Okogie and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates for increased roles with Markkanen sidelined.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Markkanen is questionable for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact Markkanen initially injured his wrist Oct. 26 against the Grizzlies, and although he has played in four games since then, he may be at risk of sitting out Sunday's contest. Josh Green could get another look in the starting lineup if Markkanen is unable to play.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Drains eight triples in defeat Markkanen posted 24 points (8-20 FG, 8-15 3Pt), eight rebounds and an assist across 34 minutes in Friday's 112-100 loss to the Mavericks.

Impact Markkanen led Utah in points, but his impressive shooting from beyond the arc wasn't enough to avoid a 12-point loss. His eight rebounds added fantasy value, but the lack of defensive stats limited his overall contribution. Markkanen remains a valuable source of scoring and three-pointers, and his numbers are trending in the right direction since he's surpassed the 20-point mark in his last three appearances.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

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Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving rebound from sluggish 1st half to help Mavs beat Jazz 112-100

Cooper Flagg scored 21 points and Kyrie Irving added 14 after a sluggish first half for both stars as the Dallas Mavericks beat the Utah Jazz 112-100 in an NBA Cup game

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Drains five triples Markkanen ended Wednesday's 120-113 overtime loss to the Pelicans with 21 points (6-15 FG, 5-12 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 10 rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal across 39 minutes.

Impact Markkanen struggled inside the arc but compensated with five three-pointers, including a late triple in overtime. He also reached double-digit rebounds and contributed three combined steals and blocks, salvaging a strong fantasy performance despite the inefficient shooting. His 12 attempts from beyond the arc accounted for most of his offensive workload.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Williamson's 23 points and Bey's clutch scoring lift the Pelicans past the Jazz, 120-113 in overtime

Saddiq Bey closed out a 22-point performance with six straight points in the final minutes of overtime, and the New Orleans Pelicans rallied to defeat the Utah Jazz, 120-113

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Pours in 22 points, four triples in loss Markkanen supplied 22 points (8-16 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), eight rebounds, three assists and one steal in 31 minutes during Monday's 119-97 loss to the Spurs.

Impact Markkanen bounced back from a dreadful shooting night in Saturday's 112-90 loss to Portland. His performance tonight marked the first of the season in which he shot better than 47 percent from the field. He finished with game-highs in scoring and three-pointers while tying Mo Bamba for the team lead in rebounds. Markkanen and the Jazz have struggled out of the gates to begin 2026-27, but there's still plenty of time for him to turn things around from a fantasy perspective.

NOVEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Harper, Wembanyama lead Spurs past Jazz 119-97, extend winning streak to 5 games

Dylan Harper scored 17 points, Victor Wembanyama added 12 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks and the San Antonio Spurs rolled to their fifth straight victory, topping the Utah Ja...

NOVEMBER 3 • Associated Press

Struggles in return Markkanen finished with 13 points (3-14 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks over 29 minutes in Saturday's 112-90 loss to Portland.

Impact Markkanen didn't play in Wednesday's 117-111 loss to San Antonio. He was back on the floor Saturday, though it wasn't his most efficient shooting performance. The 2017 No. 7 overall pick hasn't played the best in his five regular-season appearances in 2026-27 thus far, averaging just 15.4 points. However, Markkanen has proven he can be one of the most productive players in the league, so there's reason to believe he will get on track at some point.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90

The Portland Trail Blazers have bounced back from their first loss of the season by defeating the Utah Jazz 112-90

OCTOBER 31 • Associated Press

Will play Saturday Markkanen (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact Markkanen missed Wednesday's game against the Spurs due to a wrist injury, but the veteran forward has been cleared to return for Saturday's contest. He is averaging 16.0 points, 5.5 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 2.5 threes over 28.5 minutes per game to open the 2026-27 season. His return means Josh Green will likely revert to a rotational role off the bench.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable versus Portland Markkanen (wrist) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Portland.

Impact Markkanen suffered a right wrist sprain during the 110-105 loss to Memphis on Monday. As a result, he didn't play in Wednesday's meeting with the Spurs. While subsequent tests have been encouraging, the veteran should still be considered day-to-day. If Markkanen misses another contest, Josh Green could remain in the starting lineup.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz take on the Trail Blazers on 3-game skid

Utah will try to end its three-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Portland

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in overtime to beat the Jazz 117-111

Victor Wembanyama had 36 points and 14 rebounds, and the San Antonia Spurs beat the short-handed Utah Jazz 117-111 in overtime on Wednesday night

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Won't play Wednesday Markkanen (wrist) is out for Wednesday's tilt against the Spurs.

Impact After being listed as questionable to suit up with a right wrist sprain suffered in Utah's 110-105 loss to Memphis on Monday, Markkanen has been downgraded to out. With Jusuf Nurkic (toe) and Jaren Jackson (knee) both sidelined, Jaxson Hayes, Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and Svi Mykhailiuk are all candidates to earn more playing time.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Wednesday Markkanen (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Impact Markkanen was forced out of Monday's 110-105 loss to the Grizzlies after spraining his wrist, but it looks like there's a chance he won't miss any additional game time. Jaxson Hayes (shoulder) is also questionable for Wednesday's game, and if they both get cleared, Mo Bamba will lose some of his streaming appeal.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Day-to-day with wrist sprain Markkanen is day-to-day with a right wrist sprain, per NBA reporter Marc Stein.

Impact Markkanen left Monday's loss to Memphis with the injury, and it doesn't sound initially that he's dealing with a significant setback. The star forward can be tentatively deemed questionable for Wednesday's tilt versus the Spurs.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Grizzlies outlast Jazz for second win in four games over Utah

Cedric Coward tallied 16 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Memphis Grizzlies to a 110-105 victory over the Utah Jazz on Monday night — their second in four games over Utah

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. exit early with injuries against Grizzlies

Utah Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. both exited with injuries early in the first half against the Memphis Grizzlies on Monday night and were ruled out for the...

OCTOBER 27 • Associated Press

Won't return vs. Memphis Markkanen (wrist) won't return to Monday's game against Memphis.

Impact Markkanen exited to the locker room in the first quarter and won't return due to a right wrist injury. His status will be worth monitoring ahead of Wednesday's game against the Spurs. If the veteran forward is forced to miss time, Kyle Filipowski, Ace Bailey and Brice Sensabaugh would likely see increased playing time.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy to return vs. Memphis Markkanen is questionable to return to Monday's game against Memphis due to a right wrist sprain.

Impact Markkanen exited to the locker room in the opening quarter and is questionable to check back in. If the veteran forward doesn't return, Ace Bailey and Kyle Filipowski will likely see increased burn.

OCTOBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

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Utah faces Miami, seeks to halt 8-game slide

Dosunmu, Ball lead Timberwolves past slumping Jazz, 115-100

Cooper Flagg and Kyrie Irving rebound from sluggish 1st half to help Mavs beat Jazz 112-100

Williamson's 23 points and Bey's clutch scoring lift the Pelicans past the Jazz, 120-113 in overtime

Harper, Wembanyama lead Spurs past Jazz 119-97, extend winning streak to 5 games

Avdija scores 24 and Lillard has 22 as Portland rolls over Utah 112-90

Jazz take on the Trail Blazers on 3-game skid

Wembanyama scores 36 points and the Spurs clamp down in overtime to beat the Jazz 117-111

Grizzlies outlast Jazz for second win in four games over Utah

Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. exit early with injuries against Grizzlies