Lauri Markkanen Fantasy Stats

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) is set to return from a one-game absence on Friday against the Memphis Grizzlies after the team removed him from the injury report. The Finnish star couldn't play in Sunday's loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder due to illness, resulting in Kyle Filipowski getting his seventh start of the campaign. Filipowski will probably head back to the bench for Friday's action, but he has performed well recently and should maintain fantasy value. Markkanen has been inconsistent lately, but he could do plenty of damage against a Grizzlies team that allows the fifth-most three-point attempts in the league.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) won't play on Sunday versus Oklahoma City. The 28-year-old has had an excellent 2025 campaign, averaging 27.6 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists. However, like some of the other big names around the National Basketball Association, he's not feeling well. With Markkanen out for the first time this season, his next chance to return will be on Friday in Memphis. In the meantime, Kyle Filipowski, averaging 7.8 points, 5.0 boards, and 3.2 assists in six starts, is the favorite to take Markkanen's place in the rotation. While Filipowski's statistical contributions with the first-five aren't the best, there's no reason why he can't be more productive with Markkanen off the floor, even against the top defensive club in the league.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen did everything he could, but the team fell short on Thursday to the Atlanta Hawks by a score of 122-132. The ninth-year pro finished with 40 points on 15-for-25 shooting overall and 6-for-12 from deep with only four free throws. He also chipped in seven rebounds, two assists, one steal, and four turnovers. Markkanen has had an incredible start to this season, with averages of 29.3 points (career high), 6.1 rebounds, 2.1 assists, and 3.6 threes per game (career high). As long as Markkanen can stay healthy compared to his last few season, he'll remain a top fantasy option in all formats.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (wrist) made his 2025 preseason debut in Monday's 114-101 loss to the Dallas Mavericks. The Finnish star notched 10 points in 18 minutes, shooting 4-for-9 from the field. Three of his misses came from downtown as Markkanen failed to make a single three-point attempt. He also tallied four rebounds, three assists, and one steal. Markkanen had missed the previous preseason contests due to a wrist problem. Utah closes out its preseason schedule on Thursday against the Portland Trail Blazers, giving Markkanen one more opportunity to shake off some rust before the regular season begins. The same applies to Kyle Filipowski (back), who also made his preseason debut against Dallas.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (wrist) sat out Tuesday's practice. The team announced that the Finnish star is dealing with a left wrist contusion. It remains to be seen whether this injury will affect Markkanen's availability for the preseason. Utah's first game is scheduled for next Wednesday against the Houston Rockets. Injuries have held back Markkanen over the last few seasons, and it would be unfortunate to see him miss time again early in the year. Especially after Markkanen showcased his full potential during the recent EuroBasket tournament, where he averaged 23.1 points and 8.1 rebounds in 28.9 minutes.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 17 points and had four blocks as Finland defeated Georgia 93-79 in the EuroBasket quarterfinals. He also contributed six rebounds and two assists while shooting very effectively from the field. The former All-Star went 2-for-5 from three-point range and finished 7-for-12 overall from the field. Markkanen has looked sharp and healthy while playing for his country, which should give fantasy managers hope that he can return to his All-Star level of play during the upcoming NBA season. With Finland, Markkanen has averaged 24.7 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 steals at EuroBasket.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored 43 points in Finland's 109-79 win over Great Britain. He added two rebounds and four steals. The 28-year-old averaged 19.0 points in 2024, his lowest since joining the Jazz in 2022. He was also limited to 47 games. Markkanen has played well in Finland's two EuroBasket contests so far, so fantasy managers are certainly hoping he can carry that momentum into the 2025 campaign. If so, he's more than capable of earning another trip to the All-Star game. With that in mind, there are some who believe he might be traded during the season, which would impact his ceiling. However, if Markkanen stays in Utah, there's a chance he could be held out late in the season if the Jazz aren't in the playoff conversation heading into the final stretch. With Finland at 2-0, the club will look to keep it going by capturing a victory over Montenegro.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was one of the standout performers on Day 1 of EuroBasket 2025 action, scoring 28 points in Finland's 93-90 victory over Sweden. Markkanen went 2-for-4 from downtown and shot 7-for-15 overall from the field. He was also a busy man at the charity stripe, shooting 12-for-14. In addition to his scoring, Markkanen led the Finns with six rebounds and contributed three assists and two steals. After missing the final 12 games of last season due to a knee injury, Markkanen appears to be in top condition ahead of the new campaign. When healthy, Markkanen will continue to lead the way offensively for the Jazz.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen would like to remain with the club. "Definitely," said Markkanen when asked if he wants to stay in Utah. "I love being in Utah." He also won't be phased by anticipated trade rumors this offseason. "We'll see what happens in summer, there's things you can't control, but I love being here and working out with the guys that we have and building this thing." The 27-year-old had a down season from a production standpoint in 2024-25, averaging 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 34.6% shooting from behind the arc. He was also limited to 47 games. However, with the Jazz finishing the 2024-25 campaign with one of the worst records in the National Basketball Association, it's safe to say he could have played more had the team stayed competitive. No matter where Markkanen ends up next season, he has All-Star potential. Still, he's the best player in Utah, so he'll likely be the most productive by staying with the Jazz. Markkanen agreed to a four-year, $220 million extension last offseason, potentially keeping him on the roster through 2028-29.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (knee) has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Sunday's matchup, Markkanen will have missed 12 consecutive contests to close out the season due to a left knee injury. Since the start of 2025, the 27-year-old has sat out 28 games going into Utah's season finale. He finishes out the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 31.4 minutes per game during 47 appearances.