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UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 7 hours 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 • Forward-Center • #23
2 days 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 • Forward-Center • #23
3 days 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.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
4 days ago
Markkanen followed up a relatively mediocre outing in the loss to the Trail Blazers by nearly achieving a 30-point double-double on Wednesday. He shot the ball well both inside and outside the arc and attacked the glass hard in his 44 minutes of game action, resulting in his third double-double of the season. Additionally, Markkanen’s streak of 20-point games is now at 12 — he’ll have a chance to extend it to 13 on Thursday against the Mavericks.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
6 days ago
Though it was another loss for the Jazz, Markkanen continues to pour in the points. He hasn’t scored less than 20 points in a game since December 5. Markkanen has been one of the best players in fantasy basketball this season, which should continue as long as he’s available. Concerns about the Jazz tanking may have forced managers to shy away from him in drafts, and it could certainly come up after the trade deadline, but for now, he’ll continue to shine.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
8 days ago
For the 12th time this season, Markkanen scored at least 30 points in a game. He was more effective during the first half than the second, with the Jazz forward shooting 9-of-12 from the field before halftime. Over the past two weeks, Markkanen has offered top-10 per-game value in eight-cat formats. The lone concern now is those injury management days that tend to pop up at inopportune times for fantasy managers. The Jazz play four games in Week 12, including a midweek back-to-back, which may limited Markkanen to three appearances.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
8 days ago
Upgraded to probable early Saturday afternoon, Markkanen is officially good to go. His return will likely bump Svi Mykhailiuk to the bench. While he did begin the season as a starter, Mykhailiuk has not been productive enough to be rostered in most fantasy leagues.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
8 days ago
Markkanen was initially questionable after missing Thursday’s game, but he is now expected to suit up. Svi Mykhailiuk started in his place but will likely be pushed back to the bench with Markkanen expected to return.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
9 days ago
Markkanen was held out of Thursday’s loss to the Clippers with a left knee contusion, resulting in Svi Mykhailiuk returning to the starting lineup. If Utah gets its leading scorer back, Svi will be headed to the bench and could fall out of the rotation entirely.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
10 days ago
Markkanen is dealing with a left knee contusion that will keep him out of the lineup for this one. The Jazz will turn to Svi Mykhailiuk, Taylor Hendricks, and Kyle Filipowski to pick up the slack, but Markkanen should return to the starting lineup on Saturday against the Warriors.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
11 days ago
Markkanen is dealing with a left knee contusion that could keep him out of the lineup. If that happens, Svi Mykhailiuk should return to the starting lineup after being pushed to the bench in favor of Taylor Hendricks in Utah’s last game.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
15 days ago
Markkanen continues to light it up as a scorer, having tallied at least 26 points in each of his last five appearances. The Jazz forward shot the cover off the ball in San Antonio, and he’s made nearly 52 percent of his attempts over the past two weeks. During this stretch, Markkanen has provided top-5 per-game value in eight-cat formats. At this point, the only thing that could stop him is Utah’s front office prioritizing its draft lottery odds over team success.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
16 days ago
Markkanen has recorded 30 points or more in 11 of the 26 games he’s played this season, including Friday’s two-point victory. Production isn’t the concern right now, but availability is. Markkanen has missed four of Utah’s last eight games, including Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies, which was the team’s second game in as many nights. That’s important because the Jazz visit the Spurs on Saturday. Fantasy managers should consider him questionable, with Kyle Filipowski (two points, four rebounds and one steal in 11 minutes) in line to benefit if Markkanen sits.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
16 days ago
There are two changes to the lineup that began Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. Markkanen and Nurkić are back after not playing against Memphis, with Kevin Love and Kyle Filipowski heading to the bench. Whether he starts or comes off the bench, Filipowski is worth rostering, and his value should only increase once the “silly season” begins.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
17 days ago
Markkanen is off the injury report after missing Tuesday’s loss to the Grizzlies. His return means that Kevin Love will head to the bench, where he offers little fantasy value. There’s no need to roster Love when he isn’t starting.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
19 days ago
With both big men sidelined, Kyle Filipowski should see big frontcourt minutes, while Kevin Love should earn some additional playing time.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
20 days ago
Markkanen returned from a two-game absence due to a groin injury. The Jazz lost by 23 points, but he still played 36 minutes and scored 27 points in the blowout loss. He’s had at least 26 points in five of six games in December so far. Markkanen will be back in action Tuesday against the Grizzlies.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
20 days ago
Markkanen is back after a two-game absence and will be in the starting lineup. His return means that Kyle Filipowski will come off the bench, but he will still figure prominently in the Jazz rotation.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
20 days ago
Markkanen has missed Utah’s last two games, but he’ll be back in action against Denver. Kyle Filipowski should head back to the bench, but Filipowski is worth holding in standard leagues given his recent production and Markkanen’s struggles to stay on the court.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
21 days ago
Markkanen did not play in Saturday’s win over the Magic, so Kyle Filipowski started alongside Jusuf Nurkić. That would remain the case if Lauri can’t play on Monday. At this point, it wouldn’t be a bad idea to hold onto Filipowski, even if he’s asked to come off the bench.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
22 days ago
Markkanen was initially doubtful for this game and has now been downgraded to out. This will be a second straight absence for Markkanen, which means Kyle Filipowski will start once again, even with Jusuf Nurkic back.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
23 days ago
Markkanen did not play in Thursday’s loss to the Lakers and appears likely to miss a second straight game. Kyle Filipowski should remain in the starting lineup, and he is worth streaming when allowed to start, whether it’s for Markkanen or Jusuf Nurkić.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
24 days ago
Markkanen’s absence with the first unit should free up a starting spot for Kyle Filipowski. Fresh off a 25/9 performance in his last game out, Filipowski has streaming value for Thursday’s slate. He’s started three of Utah’s last five games and posted at least 20 points and nine rebounds in each of his last two starts.
Source: NBA Injury Report
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
25 days ago
Markkanen is listed on the injury report due to right groin injury management, even though Thursday’s game is not part of a back-to-back. With Jusuf Nurkić absent from the injury report, Kyle Filipowski could remain in the starting lineup if Markkanen sits.
Source: Ben Anderson
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
27 days ago
Lauri Markkanen was great against the Mavs on Monday. He dominated the glass, tied a season-high in assists, and set a new season-high in steals, all while finishing as one of two Jazz players to score at least 30 points. About the only thing that didn’t go well for the veteran forward was his three-point shooting. Otherwise, he had a strong performance and continues to put up some of the best numbers of his career.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Back in the lineup after sitting out Sunday’s blowout loss to the Thunder, Markkanen helped Utah end its five-game losing streak to the Grizzlies. After a slow start to the season in the rebound category, Markkanen has grabbed at least eight boards in five straight games. Averaging 8.4 rebounds per game, he has been a top-50 player in nine-cat formats over the past two weeks. Utah is finished with its Week 8 slate and opens a three-game Week 9 on Monday against the Mavericks.
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen is back in Utah’s starting lineup after an illness kept him out for the team’s recent loss to the Thunder. His return will give the Jazz an elite three-level scorer at the forward position and the team’s leader in points per game. Kyle Filipowski will head back to the bench to help Utah’s depth.
Source: NBA Lineups
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen was held out of Sunday’s blowout loss to the Thunder, with Kyle Filipowski replacing him in the starting lineup. While he would remain in the rotation, Filipowski has a lower fantasy ceiling when Markkanen and starting center Jusuf Nurkić are available.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Initially questionable for Sunday’s game, Markkanen is officially out. His absence opens a spot in the starting lineup and significant usage, given his importance to the Jazz offense. Kyle Filipowski will move into the starting lineup alongside Jusuf Nurkić, raising his fantasy ceiling considerably. Also, look for Brice Sensabaugh and Taylor Hendricks to figure more prominently in the rotation.
Source: Utah Jazz
UTA • Forward-Center • #23
about 1 month ago
Markkanen’s late addition to the injury report doesn’t bode well for his availability against OKC. If he’s ultimately ruled out, the Jazz could give more minutes to Kyle Filipowski and Kyle Anderson.
Source: NBA Injury Report