Markkanen (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns. The Jazz continue to place Markkanen on the injury report due to low back injury management, though it's slightly concerning that he's tagged as questionable after being listed as probable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Kings. The team should have more clarification on his availability closer to Friday's tipoff.
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GTD - Back - Not Specified Expected Return: 2024-12-13Previous game (@ SAC 12/8)
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2024-25 Season Stats
Lauri Markkanen Career Stats
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Career Averages
PTSREBASTBLKSTL18.27.21.50.50.7Year GP GS MIN PTS REB AST BLK STL TO DD2 TD3 3PM 3PA 3P% 2PM 2PA 2P% FGM FGA FG% FTM FTA FT% OREB DREB PF A/TO +/- TS% 2024-25 18 18 31.8 18.6 6.3 2.3 0.1 0.7 1.4 1 0 2.5 6.7 37.2% 3.3 6.4 51.7% 5.8 13.2 44.3% 4.4 5.2 86.0% 1.6 4.7 1.7 1.6 -103 60.3% 2023-24 55 55 33.1 23.2 8.2 2.0 0.5 0.9 1.4 19 0 3.2 8.0 39.9% 4.6 8.2 55.9% 7.8 16.2 48.0% 4.5 5.0 89.9% 2.2 5.9 1.8 1.4 +21 63.1% 2022-23 66 66 34.4 25.6 8.6 1.9 0.6 0.6 1.9 28 0 3.0 7.7 39.1% 5.6 9.6 58.5% 8.7 17.3 49.9% 5.3 6.0 87.5% 2.0 6.7 2.1 1.0 +163 64.0% 2021-22 61 61 30.8 14.8 5.7 1.3 0.5 0.7 0.9 3 0 2.2 6.2 35.8% 2.9 5.3 54.8% 5.1 11.5 44.5% 2.3 2.6 86.8% 1.0 4.7 2.1 1.5 +172 58.2% 2020-21 51 26 25.8 13.6 5.3 0.9 0.3 0.5 1.0 2 0 2.3 5.8 40.2% 2.6 4.4 58.2% 4.9 10.2 48.0% 1.5 1.8 82.6% 0.7 4.6 1.5 0.9 -48 61.9% 2019-20 50 50 29.8 14.7 6.3 1.5 0.5 0.8 1.6 3 0 2.2 6.3 34.4% 2.8 5.5 51.8% 5.0 11.8 42.5% 2.5 3.1 82.4% 1.2 5.1 1.9 0.9 -68 56.0% 2018-19 52 51 32.3 18.7 9.0 1.4 0.6 0.7 1.6 20 0 2.3 6.4 36.1% 4.3 8.9 47.9% 6.6 15.3 43.0% 3.3 3.8 87.2% 1.4 7.6 2.3 0.9 -197 55.3% 2017-18 68 68 29.7 15.2 7.5 1.2 0.6 0.6 1.2 14 0 2.1 5.9 36.2% 3.4 6.8 49.7% 5.5 12.7 43.4% 2.1 2.4 84.3% 1.2 6.3 1.5 1.0 -387 55.2% Career 42139531.018.27.21.50.50.71.49002.56.637.5%3.87.053.7%6.313.645.8%3.23.686.6%1.45.81.91.1-44759.5%
Lauri Markkanen
Season Stats
Previous Game (@ SAC 12/8)
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2024-25 Stats
GPMINPTSREBASTTOPF1831.818.66.32.31.41.72024-25 Rebounding
REBDREBOREB6.34.71.62024-25 Defensive
BLKSTL0.10.72024-25 Shooting
FG%2P%3P%FT%TS%44.3%51.7%37.2%86.0%60.3%2024-25 Advanced
+/-A/TOTD3DD2-1031.601
Lauri Markkanen
Game Log
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PreseasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%10/18L 124-86165411025120.0%400.0%9111.1%22100.0%130.5-131325.3%10/15W 117-1143221401056350.0%4125.0%10440.0%1010100.0%040.0+302272.9%10/10W 107-1022826710027457.1%12541.7%19947.4%5480.0%430.5+1502461.3%10/7W 122-113241741000300.0%8337.5%11327.3%131184.6%130.0+202050.8%10/4W 116-871513300022150.0%5480.0%7571.4%22100.0%030.0+1201482.5%
Preseason Totals 23.516.44.40.60.40.02.24.61.839.1%6.62.639.4%11.24.439.3%6.45.890.6%1.23.20.3+190.217.058.5% -
Regular SeasonDateOppResultMINPTSREBASTBLKSTLTO3PA3PM3P%2PA2PM2P%FGAFGMFG%FTAFTMFT%OREBDREBA/TO+/-PFPERTS%12/8L 141-9725824004400.0%5240.0%9222.2%44100.0%021.0-252137.2%12/3L 133-1063113620006116.7%5360.0%11436.4%44100.0%150.0-2111850.9%12/1L 105-10437227401111545.5%6350.0%17847.1%2150.0%164.0+412761.5%11/30L 106-9433195101111218.2%9555.6%20735.0%5360.0%141.0-1711242.8%11/26L 128-115331482023600.0%8562.5%14535.7%44100.0%350.7-1821344.4%11/23W 121-1063334920008562.5%7685.7%151173.3%8787.5%090.0+3044091.8%11/21L 126-11833274220010330.0%7571.4%17847.1%88100.0%310.0-1932865.8%11/19L 124-1183625810208337.5%8675.0%16956.3%44100.0%260.0-923070.4%11/17L 116-10538181010128450.0%4250.0%12650.0%4250.0%280.5-1131965.4%11/16L 121-1173425510036466.7%22100.0%8675.0%10990.0%140.3+6032100.8%11/14W 115-1132413520015240.0%3266.7%8450.0%33100.0%142.0+1141469.7%11/12L 120-1123117250015240.0%8562.5%13753.8%2150.0%115.0-911561.2%11/9W 111-1103620640217342.9%8225.0%15533.3%8787.5%244.0-422054.0%11/7L 123-100288740226233.3%4125.0%10330.0%000.0%252.0-911340.0%10/29L 113-96177310023133.3%22100.0%5360.0%000.0%120.5-71670.0%10/28L 110-1023417920015360.0%10110.0%15426.7%66100.0%452.0-411848.2%10/25L 127-862613820125120.0%12325.0%17423.5%7457.1%261.0-1701432.4%10/23L 126-1243435920027457.1%8562.5%15960.0%141392.9%181.0+1624482.7%
Regular Season Totals 31.818.66.32.30.10.71.46.72.537.2%6.43.351.7%13.25.844.3%5.24.486.0%1.64.71.6-1031.722.660.3%
Lauri Markkanen Player Profile
Career History
Lauri Markkanen Latest News
Back on injury report
Markkanen (back) is questionable for Friday's game against the Suns. The Jazz continue to place Markkanen on the injury report due to low back injury management, though it's slightly concerning that he's tagged as questionable after being listed as probable ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Kings. The team should have more clarification on his availability closer to Friday's tipoff.
Notches just eight points
Markkanen logged eight points (2-9 FG, 0-4 3Pt, 4-4 FT), two rebounds and four assists in 25 minutes during Sunday's 141-97 loss to the Kings. Utah's franchise player appeared in three consecutive outings before missing Friday's win over Portland due to injury management. The Jazz are 5-18 on the season, so it's likely they'll exercise caution with Markkanen whenever possible. He's had a quiet season by his standards, as his production is down nearly across the board compared to 2023-24, as well as his shooting percentages.
Gets green light
Markkanen (back) has been cleared to play Sunday against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Markkanen was upgraded to probable a few hours before tipoff, so this update is no surprise. He's averaging 20.4 points, 7.0 rebounds and 2.2 assists in his last five appearances and should be in store for a full workload Sunday night.
Upgraded to probable Sunday
Markkanen (back) is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Kings. Markkanen is likely to suit up following a questionable tag due to lower-back injury management. The star forward appeared in three consecutive outings before missing Friday's win over Portland, averaging 18.0 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.3 assists across 34.3 minutes per game in that trio of contests.
Questionable for Sunday vs. Kings
Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Sacramento, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Markkanen was held out of Friday's 140-99 win over the Trail Blazers due to lower back injury management, but he could be sidelined for a second straight game depending on how he feels Sunday. Svi Mykhailiuk would be in line to make a second straight start if Markkanen is unable to play.
Won't play Friday vs. Blazers
Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Trail Blazers, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports. Given that Markkanen is out for Friday's game due to lower back injury management, it appears likely that he will be able to play against the Kings on Sunday. Svi Mykhailiuk will start for the Jazz on Friday due to Markkanen's absence.
Goes for 22 points in narrow loss
Markkanen accumulated 22 points (8-17 FG, 5-11 3Pt, 1-2 FT), seven rebounds, four assists and one steal in 38 minutes during Sunday's 105-104 loss to the Lakers. Markkanen had a decent shooting night, but it wasn't enough to beat the short-handed Lakers. The star forward was especially effective beyond the arc, matching a season-high five three-pointers in the losing effort.
Scores 19 points Saturday
Markkanen notched 19 points (7-20 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 3-5 FT), five rebounds, one assist and one steal in 34 minutes during Saturday's 106-94 loss to the Mavericks. Markkanen had a rough shooting performance that included going 2-for-11 from beyond the arc, and there's no question the Jazz need more out of him, particularly when it comes to being an efficient scorer. Shooting woes aside, Markkanen remains a valuable fantasy commodity across all formats, and managers who have him rostered have to go through off games here and there, as Markkanen often posts solid stat lines that are more based on efficiency rather than volume. His body of work this season suggests this was nothing more than a subpar performance rather than a sign of things to come in the future.
Will play Saturday
Markkanen (personal) is available to play Saturday against the Mavericks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Markkanen was sidelined for the Jazz's last two games, the second of which was for personal reasons, but he will be on the floor for Saturday's game. Over his last 10 outings, Markkanen has averaged 20.1 points on 50.0 percent shooting, 6.4 rebounds and 2.4 assists over 32.9 minutes per game.