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UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 12 hours ago
The team hasn’t made an official statement yet, but it seems like Markkanen is set to miss some time, depending on the result of the MRI. John Konchar started when Markkanen was sidelined on Friday, and he could return to the starting unit with Markkanen out. Brice Sensabaugh should also see a bump in minutes.
Source: Kevin Reynolds
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 days ago
Markkanen led the way for the Jazz with 29 points in Monday’s loss to the Rockets. The 28-year-old power forward didn’t have the best shooting game, going 10-of-23 from the field. Markkanen has provided top-25 overall per game value over the last two weeks. The Jazz have two more games in Week 18, the next of which comes on Thursday against the Pelicans.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
2 days ago
Markkanen was initially listed as probable with an illness, so his availability for Monday’s game against the Rockets isn’t a surprise. He’s set to return after missing Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Markkanen’s return will spell John Konchar’s return to the bench.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
3 days ago
Markkanen appears to be on track to play Monday night after sitting out Friday’s loss to the Grizzlies. His return would likely mean that John Konchar comes off the bench, which limits Konchar’s already-low fantasy value.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
5 days ago
Markkanen’s final injury listing should come as no surprise, after previously being downgraded from questionable to doubtful. Friday’s absence will mark the 16th of the season for the versatile forward, who is having one of his better seasons. With him out of the lineup for a second consecutive game, Brice Sensabaugh should continue to log heavy minutes and see more of the offensive load.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
5 days ago
Initially questionable for Friday’s game, Markkanen is now on track not to play. If he sits, there should be more minutes available to Kyle Filipowski and Svi Mykhailiuk, with the former offering higher fantasy upside.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
6 days ago
Markkanen is a late addition to the injury report, which doesn’t bode well for his availability against Memphis. With the star forward potentially on the shelf, fantasy managers can stream Kyle Filipowski in a favorable matchup. Svi Mykhailiuk could see a bump in playing time, too.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
14 days ago
Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) is out for the season, and the Jazz were already sitting their stars in the fourth quarter. It was only a matter of time before Markkanen started missing games, and Thursday’s matchup with Portland surely won’t be the last of the 2025-26 campaign. Kyle Filipowski should be in line for big minutes tonight, and he’s worth streaming for the small, three-game slate.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
14 days ago
Markkanen has not exceeded 27 minutes since a February 1 loss to the Raptors, when he played 39, and he was on the floor for 21 minutes on Wednesday. Of course, his playing time on Wednesday was influenced by the game being a blowout, but the recent decrease in playing time lowers Markkanen’s fantasy ceiling. Twenty-five minutes of Markkanen is better than 30-plus minutes of many other forwards in fantasy basketball, but Utah’s focus on the draft lottery has done managers no favors.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
20 days ago
While teammate Isaiah Collier played all 48 minutes, Markkanen didn’t even play half that. The Jazz forward logged 23 minutes in Atlanta, and that’s one of the concerns for fantasy managers who have him rostered. The good news is that Markkanen actually played, unlike Jusuf Nurkić, who was active. Hopefully, for the sake of those who have Lauri rostered, the Jazz will rule him out when he isn’t playing, rather than resorting to the Nurkić-related shenanigans of the last two games.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
22 days ago
On a day when the Jazz added Jaren Jackson Jr. to the fold, Markkanen provided a reminder of what the rebuilding team already has. The Jazz forward was efficient on offense, doing his damage in 27 minutes on a night when Utah only played seven players. The concern for fantasy managers is Markkanen’s availability after the trade deadline. Using his last few games to entertain sell-high possibilities would be a good idea.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
24 days ago
Markkanen’s 27 points were a game-high, but it wasn’t enough to lead the Jazz to a win Sunday against the Raptors. The 28-year-old power forward returned from a rest day Friday, but wasn’t very efficient with his 27 points coming on 23 field goal attempts, which included a 2-of-9 showing from behind the three-point line. Markkanen has provided second-round value over the last two weeks. The Jazz have three games in Week 16, starting with a matchup against the Pacers on Tuesday.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
25 days ago
Markkanen did not play in Friday’s loss to the Nets, with Cody Williams filling the void after not playing against the Warriors two nights prior. If Jusuf Nurkić (illness) can play, Svi Mykhailiuk and Kyle Filipowski will likely head to the bench, with Williams remaining in the starting lineup.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
27 days ago
Friday’s game isn’t part of a back-to-back, but that hasn’t stopped the Jazz from resting Markkanen or other key players this season. From a scoring standpoint, Keyonte George and Brice Sensabaugh will shoulder a heavier workload than usual. While the former is already rostered in most leagues, the latter should be a player that managers target for the silly season.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
28 days ago
One night removed from seeing his first action in eight games, Markkanen playing both games of a back-to-back was a pleasant surprise for fantasy managers. He didn’t have his best night against the Warriors, but the Jazz forward still recorded a complete stat line. The lingering question is what will Markkanen’s availability look like after the All-Star break? For that reason, managers need to keep an eye on players like Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski (12/4/3/2 with two three-pointers in 16 minutes).
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
29 days ago
Following a seven-game absence, Markkanen was back in the lineup for this game. However, it wasn’t the triumphant return that managers were hoping for. He was held to fewer than 20 points for the first time since Dec. 5, but the positive part is that he’s back out on the floor. Markkanen shouldn’t struggle like this often, and he’ll look to get back on track in their next game. This was the first night of a back-to-back, so Markkanen could get the night off on Wednesday after an extended absence, even if it was because of an illness.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
30 days ago
Markkanen will unsurprisingly return to the court on Tuesday, which will limit the upside of Brice Sensabaugh and likely eliminate all of Svi Mykhailiuk’s streaming appeal.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen has missed seven straight and eight of Utah’s last nine games due to illness and to get his conditioning up to par. His return will likely push Svi Mykhailiuk out of the starting lineup and possibly out of the rotation entirely. Svi should not be rostered in most redraft leagues.
Source: Andy Larsen
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen is set to miss his seventh game in a row Saturday against the Heat. Cody Williams should continue to start in his place while Markkanen’s next chance for a return will come Tuesday against the Clippers. Williams isn’t worth streaming in most fantasy leagues.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen has missed Utah’s last six games, but there is a chance he returns to the lineup against Miami. If that happens, his return will push Cody Williams back to the bench. Williams has played well recently, but that hasn’t led to him being worth a roster spot in standard leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Thursday’s game will be Markkanen’s sixth missed game due to illness. With Ace Bailey returning to action on the same night as Markkanen’s first missed game, Cody Williams has been able to stay in the starting lineup. That said, there’s little need to consider rostering Williams in most redraft leagues.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
With two of Utah’s top scoring options out against Minnesota, Cody Williams and Ace Bailey could remain with the starting five. Kyle Filipowski, Isaiah Collier and Walter Clayton Jr. all saw upticks in playing time on Monday against the Spurs with Markkanen and Sensabaugh sidelined for that one, too. The Jazz have a plethora of options across the roster, so there’s no clear fantasy add here. Bailey represents the highest upside, while Collier has been a steady contributor in the assists category. Clayton Jr. is an intriguing add in deeper fantasy leagues.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen will miss a fourth straight game, with his absence coinciding with Ace Bailey’s return to the starting lineup. Bailey should start even when Lauri is available; if anything, the veteran’s absence protects Cody Williams’ status as a starter.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen is set to miss his third game in a row with an illness against the Mavericks on Saturday. Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski are all candidates for increased minutes and usage with Markkanen out.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen also missed Wednesday’s game against the Bulls, and the Jazz have yet to win a game he misses this season. Cody Williams started against the Bulls, but it was Brice Sensabaugh who had a huge game against the Bulls and could see another strong performance on Thursday.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen is a late addition to the injury report and unlikely to take the court against Chicago. In his absence, Kyle Filipowski should see a boosted role, making him a worthwhile streamer.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen returned after getting the night off for rest on Saturday, when the Jazz lost by 55 to the Hornets. The 28-year-old power forward had at least 28 points for the fourth time in his last five games and at least 12 rebounds for the second time in his last three games. Markkanen has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, providing first-round per game value. He has a great matchup coming up against the Bulls Wednesday.
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen did not play in Saturday’s loss to the Hornets, in which Utah suffered a historic 55-point beating. He’ll be back on the floor against the Cavaliers, pushing Taylor Hendricks to the bench.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen is getting Saturday night off. His absence should lead to more minutes for some of Utah’s younger players, most notably Kyle Filipowski. Filipowski, who should be even more valuable during the “silly season,” is worth streaming where available.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Power Forward and Small Forward • #23
about 2 months ago
Markkanen followed up his 29-point, 13-rebound double-double against OKC with another high-scoring performance against the Mavs. Inefficient three-point shooting and struggles from the free-throw line ultimately were the only things to slow his production. Markannen led all scorers and was the only player to take the floor and finish with multiple blocks. He’ll be back at it on Saturday against the Hornets.