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Bulls' Markkanen to miss 6 to 8 weeks after elbow injury

Published Sep. 28, 2018 10:31 p.m. ET

CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least six weeks because of a left elbow injury.

The Bulls said Friday that Markkanen was hurt in practice Thursday and that an MRI showed a high grade lateral elbow sprain.

From Finland, Markkanen, averaged 15.2 points and 7.5 rebounds in 68 games as a rookie last season.

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