Lauri Markkanen News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

Ruled out for Saturday Markkanen (rest) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Hornets.

Impact Markkanen will get Saturday night off, and his next opportunity to play will come Monday against the Cavaliers. With the 28-year-old forward unavailable, Cody Williams, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are candidates to see increased playing time.

19 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

George and the Jazz take on Bridges and the Hornets

The Utah Jazz take on the Charlotte Hornets in out-of-conference play

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

LAURI goes for 33 vs MAVS 🇫🇮| UTAH JAZZ

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Erupts for 33 points Markkanen collected 33 points (14-26 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-6 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 40 minutes during Thursday's 116-114 win over the Mavericks.

Impact Markkanen was particularly effective down the stretch of Thursday's clash, adding 10 points in the fourth quarter to ensure victory. He's shouldered a heavy workload lately, averaging 39.0 minutes over his last five appearances, and he's paid it off by putting up 28.2 points per game over this stretch.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lauri Markkanen scores 33, rallies the Jazz to a 116-114 win over the Mavericks

Lauri Markkanen had 33 points and seven rebounds and the Utah Jazz snapped a five-game losing streak with a 116-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday night

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Jazz take on the Mavericks on 4-game slide

Utah aims to break its four-game slide when the Utah Jazz play Dallas

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

SGA COULD NOT BE STOPPED With 46 PTS vs Jazz | January 7, 2026

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Gilgeous-Alexander scores 46 points as Thunder halt rare skid with OT win over Jazz

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 46 points and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Utah Jazz 129-125 in overtime Wednesday night to snap a two-game losing skid

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Delivers double-double in OT loss Markkanen generated 29 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 44 minutes of Wednesday's 129-125 overtime loss to the Thunder.

Impact Markkanen notched his third double-double of the campaign, and he fell just one point short of his 13th game of 30 points. Since the start of December, Markkanen has averaged 27.5 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals across 27.5 minutes.

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Posts team-high 22 points in defeat Markkanen notched 22 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 137-117 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Markkanen played through his toe injury and recorded a solid total for his struggling squad, which suffered its fourth consecutive loss. The Jazz's roster situation looked bleak earlier in the week, but Markkanen's return and Jusuf Nurkic's injury tag removal certainly improved the team's chances of success in the frontcourt. Still, Markkanen had no answer for Deni Avdija and managed only four rebounds.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Oklahoma City on 3-game road skid

Utah will aim to stop its three-game road skid when the Jazz visit Oklahoma City

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Avdija scores 33 in latest outburst as Trail Blazers blow out Jazz, 137-117

Deni Avdija had 33 points, nine assists and eight rebounds in three quarters, falling just short of his second consecutive triple-double, and the Portland Trail Blazers routed the...

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Takeaways from Warriors' Win Over Jazz: Curry Bails Out Green The Golden State Warriors (19-17) overcame a double-digit first-half deficit to beat the Utah Jazz (12-22) 123-114 on Saturday at Chase Cent...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Hard fought game vs WARRIORS 🌁 | UTAH JAZZ

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Game-high 35 points in loss Markkanen logged 35 points (15-27 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 41 minutes during the Jazz's 123-114 loss to the Warriors on Saturday.

Impact Markkanen returned Saturday from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, which didn't appear to bother him all as he logged a team-high 41 minutes during the loss. He reached the 35-point threshold for the fifth time this season, and his scoring output was his most in a game since Nov. 16 against the Bulls (47 points). In his last 10 outings since Dec. 1, Markkanen has averaged 27.9 points on 50.0 percent shooting along with 8.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.2 steals over 36.2 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Curry scores 31 points in return from one-game absence with ankle injury, Warriors beat Jazz 123-114

Stephen Curry scored 31 points with six 3-pointers and the Golden State Warriors welcomed back their regulars to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114 after a 37-point thumping by the Thunder...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Cleared to play vs. Golden State Markkanen (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Markkanen has been officially cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, so Taylor Hendricks will likely revert to a bench role due to the former's return. Markkanen has played in six of the Jazz's last 10 games while managing separate knee and groin injuries, and over that span he has averaged 27.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.8 steals over 37.0 minutes per game.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to probable Markkanen (knee) is now probable for Saturday's game against Golden State.

Impact Markkanen was initially labeled questionable due to a left knee bruise, but he's been upgraded to probable, putting the star forward on track to return from a one-game absence. Markkanen is averaging 27.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 35.5 minutes per game this season.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

George, Jazz to visit Podziemski, Warriors

Golden State and Utah will take the floor in a matchup of Western Conference foes

JANUARY 3 • Associated Press

Iffy for Saturday Markkanen (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Markkanen is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to a left knee contusion. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out, Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks are candidates for increased playing time. Over nine appearances in December, Markkanen averaged 27.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 35.6 minutes per contest.

JANUARY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Kawhi Leonard's 45 points with bloodied nose lead Clippers to 6th straight win, 118-101 over Jazz

Kawhi Leonard scored 45 points to lead the Los Angeles Clippers to a 118-101 victory over the Utah Jazz that extended their winning streak to a season-best six games

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

Won't play Thursday Markkanen (knee) won't play Thursday against the Clippers.

Impact Markkanen was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest, and he'll likely be listed as day-to-day going forward. With Markkanen sidelined Thursday, the Jazz will likely lean heavily on Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy for Thursday Markkanen is questionable for Thursday's game against the Clippers with a left knee contusion.

Impact This appears to be a new injury for Markkanen after he previously battled a right groin issue. In his most recent outing, he finished with 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 38 minutes against the Celtics on Tuesday. If he can't play Thursday, there will be more minutes available for Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Filipowski.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Los Angeles after Leonard's 55-point game

Los Angeles plays the Utah Jazz after Kawhi Leonard scored 55 points in the Los Angeles Clippers' 112-99 victory against the Detroit Pistons

DECEMBER 31, 2025 • Associated Press

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