Lauri Markkanen News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

George, Jazz square off against the Rockets

Utah faces Houston for a Western Conference matchup Monday

6 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Olivier Maxence Prosper scores 23, GG Jackson adds 20 as the Grizzlies defeat Jazz 123-114

Olivier-Maxence Prosper scored 23 points, GG Jackson added 20, and the Memphis Grizzlies put together a second-half rally to beat the Utah Jazz 123-114

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Not playing Friday Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Markkanen saw his injury status downgrade from questionable to doubtful, and the veteran forward will end up sitting out of Friday's game while battling through an illness. His absence means Kyle Filipowski, John Konchar and Kevin Love are all be poised for larger roles against Memphis. Markkanen's next opportunity to play is Monday against the Rockets.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful for Friday Markkanen (illness) has been downgraded to doubtful for Friday's game in Memphis.

Impact It appears that Markkanen will be held out of Friday's game, which should open up minutes for guys like Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and John Konchar. Check back closer to tipoff for official confirmation on Markkanen's status.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to questionable Markkanen (illness) is questionable for Friday's game versus Memphis.

Impact Markkanen wasn't on the initial injury report Utah released, and this downgrade is a concern for his fantasy managers. The Jazz have been super cautious with all their key players this season, and the NBA has already issued them a steep fine as a result. If Markkanen is held out, the Jazz will likely lean more on Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski and John Konchar.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Friday Markkanen (rest) isn't listed on the injury report ahead of Friday's game against the Grizzlies.

Impact Markkanen took a seat for Utah's final game before the All-Star break, but he'll be back on the court for Friday's contest. He's been kept under 30 minutes in each of his last five appearances and is averaging 21.6 points, 6.0 rebounds and 1.6 assists over this stretch.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks anti-tanking options with GMs, AP sources say

The NBA is pushing new rules to cut down on tanking and keep teams trying to win

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jazz's blatant tanking has overshadowed forgotten fact in Lauri Markkanen era No one is denying what the Jazz are doing, but what many forget is that this wasn't initially the plan.

3 DAYS AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and is criticizing the league for punishing teams that lose on purpose to improve draft outlooks

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes surgery to remove growth in left knee

Utah Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. underwent surgery on Tuesday to remove a growth in his left knee

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

The Jazz finally granted Lauri Markkanen's long-time wish Lost in all the JJJ trade and tanking pandemonium lately, we're forgetting this key element.

4 DAYS AGO • THEJNOTES.COM

Holiday and Clingan boost Trail Blazers to 135-119 win over Jazz

Jrue Holiday scored a season-high 31 points and Donovan Clingan added 23 points and 18 rebounds as the Portland Trail Blazers beat Utah 135-119, hours after the Jazz lost Jaren Jac...

FEBRUARY 13 • Associated Press

From the Floor: HOT night of shooting leads to BLOW OUT over KINGS 👑 | UTAH JAZZ 🎥

FEBRUARY 13 • YOUTUBE

Tankers beware: Jazz fined $500,000, Pacers $100,000 by NBA for player participation policy breach

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500,000 for sitting healthy stars late in close games

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Sitting out Thursday Markkanen is out for Thursday's game against Portland for rest purposes.

Impact Fantasy managers can expect the star forward to return when the Jazz get back from the All-Star break, which is the Feb. 20 matchup in Memphis. Kyle Filipowski appears to be lined up for a featured role at power forward and warrants streaming consideration in all fantasy leagues Thursday.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Jaren Jackson likely out for season after making Utah Jazz home debut The Utah Jazz made a splash trading for Jaren Jackson Jr., the former All-Star and defensive player of the year, and fans will have had but...

FEBRUARY 12 • STANDARD.NET

How to Watch Trail Blazers vs. Jazz, Injury Report, Preview The Portland Trail Blazers are set to play their final game of the first half of the season when they visit Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkan...

FEBRUARY 12 • SI.COM

Portland plays Utah on 4-game road skid

Portland aims to stop its four-game road losing streak with a win against Utah

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

KINGS at JAZZ | FULL GAME HIGHLIGHTS | February 11, 2026

FEBRUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

JJJ and Lauri BALL OUT in BLOW OUT WIN over KINGS 👑🔥 | UTAH JAZZ

FEBRUARY 12 • YOUTUBE

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 23 in home debut as Jazz deal the Kings their 14th straight loss

Jaren Jackson Jr scored 23 points in his home debut to lead the Utah Jazz to a 121-93 victory over the Sacramento Kings

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

Jaren Jackson Jr. brings versatile playmaking skills in push by the Jazz to finish rebuild

The Utah Jazz brought in Jaren Jackson Jr. with an eye on accelerating the franchise’s rebuilding process

FEBRUARY 12 • Associated Press

On minutes restriction Markkanen will play restricted minutes Wednesday against Sacramento, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Markkanen was initially ruled out for Wednesday's game for rest purposes, but was taken off the injury report shortly after. While he'll be available to face the Kings in the first end of a back-to-back, Markkanen won't receive a full allotment of minutes. He hasn't played more than 27 minutes in four straight games.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Available for Wednesday Markkanen (rest) is available for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Markkanen was initially ruled out for Wednesday's contest due to rest purposes, though he's set to suit up. It's worth noting that this matchup is the first game of a back-to-back set, so the ninth-year forward may sit out Thursday's game against Portland. Over his last four outings, Markkanen has averaged 22.3 points, 5.8 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 25.5 minutes per tilt.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Won't suit up Wednesday Markkanen (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Markkanen will sit out the front end of this back-to-back set, and his final opportunity to suit up before the All-Star break will come against Portland on Wednesday. With the ninth-year forward unavailable, Cody Williams, John Konchar and Brice Sensabaugh are candidates for increased playing time.

FEBRUARY 11 • ROTOWIRE

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George, Jazz square off against the Rockets

Olivier Maxence Prosper scores 23, GG Jackson adds 20 as the Grizzlies defeat Jazz 123-114

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver talks anti-tanking options with GMs, AP sources say

Mark Cuban says the NBA should embrace tanking and criticizes recent punishments for teams

Jazz forward Jaren Jackson Jr. undergoes surgery to remove growth in left knee

Holiday and Clingan boost Trail Blazers to 135-119 win over Jazz

Tankers beware: Jazz fined $500,000, Pacers $100,000 by NBA for player participation policy breach

Portland plays Utah on 4-game road skid

Jaren Jackson Jr. scores 23 in home debut as Jazz deal the Kings their 14th straight loss

Jaren Jackson Jr. brings versatile playmaking skills in push by the Jazz to finish rebuild