Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss additional time and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2023 All-Star will sit out a fourth consecutive game. It's the second straight game he will miss due to an illness. Utah has no interest in winning and will continue to give opportunities to younger players for the remainder of the season. Markkanen's absence opens the door for Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, and Kenyon Martin Jr. to take on larger roles in the rotation. Filipowski stands out as the best fantasy option, as he has joined the starting unit, where he averages 13.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.
Lauri Markkanen Set To Miss Another Game On Friday
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (personal) will miss his 24th game of the season on Friday as the team has ruled him out for personal reasons against the Boston Celtics. The youth movement has been in full effect for the Jazz as they try to inch closer to better odds for the number-one draft pick. John Collins (ankle) has also been ruled out of this game, so the starting frontcourt will likely continue to feature Walker Kessler, Kyle Filipowski, and Cody Williams. Filipowski would be the best streaming option as he's enjoyed a great March with averages of 15.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the floor and 43.1% from three.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (personal) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. He is tending to a personal matter and will exit the lineup after playing in each of the last four games. Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, and Micah Potter could all see an uptick in minutes due to Markkanen's absence. Sensabaugh can heat up in a hurry and could do big damage against a team that allows a league-high 120.5 points per game.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) will take the court on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after Markkanen played 26 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen is ready to make his fourth consecutive appearance on Monday night, but the team has limited his workload lately. Since missing nine games due to a back issue, Markkanen has averaged only 24.3 minutes across three contests, scoring 15.3 points and grabbing 4.0 rebounds.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will return from a nine-game absence on Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Markkanen last saw action on Feb. 22 due to a back issue. The Finnish star has remained Utah's top scorer in 2024-25, although it's been a down year for Markkanen, whose numbers have dropped across the board. He is averaging 19.3 points and 6.1 rebounds in 32.1 minutes. With Markkanen returning, Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams will probably see reduced playing time.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Markkanen is set to miss his sixth game in a row due to a lingering back issue. It's unclear when Markkanen will return to the court with the Jazz out of the playoff race. Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin, and Kyle Filipowski should all see increased roles with the Jazz banged up. Right now, Filipowski is the best streaming choice between the three after a 25-point performance during his last game.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is not ready to return to the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. He will skip a fifth consecutive contest as the Finnish star continues to manage a lower back injury. Markkanen's continued absence should result in another start for Brice Sensabaugh, who led the Jazz starters with 21 points in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The 21-year-old has averaged 14.8 points and 3.0 rebounds as a first-unit member this season.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is not yet prepared to return to the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is managing a back injury and will miss a third straight game. Jordan Clarkson (foot) also won't be in the lineup, leaving Utah without two of their five leading scorers. Collin Sexton (ankle) and John Collins (back), who are returning, should take on some of the offensive responsibilities, while Keyonte George will continue to play an integral role in the attack.
Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out Friday Against Timberwolves
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves for injury management on his lower back. The dynamic 27-year-old has been dealing with a plethora of injuries since joining the Jazz, and they tend to lean on the more careful side since they're not competing for the playoffs. If John Collins (back) plays, he should see added opportunities, otherwise, Kenyon Martin Jr. and Brice Sensabaugh should continue seeing starter level minutes. The former posted 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists in their last game against the Sacramento Kings.
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen has missed each of the last two games due to a lingering back issue. Before that, Markkanen was on a hot streak with 20 points or more in three of his last four games. The Jazz are banged up right now, so they'll likely ask Markkanen to do more on offense if he's cleared to play. Otherwise, Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh will probably see more run on Friday. Neither are ideal fantasy options, but Sensabaugh is the better choice between the two.
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