Wed Mar 29 2023 | 14:49 | Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out Again With Hand Issue |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hand) has been downgraded from questionable to out on Wednesday due to some soreness stemming from his hand contusion. He was able to play in their last matchup, but his shooting percentages suffered. To combat the uncomfortable soreness, he'll get the night off which means Simone Fontecchio will see some extra playing time now that he's been listed as available for this contest. |
Source: Sarah Todd | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 28 2023 | 18:21 | Lauri Markkanen Questionable Against Spurs |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hand) is questionable to play Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. Markkanen has been in and out of the lineup the past week with a hand contusion, but was able to play 36 minutes on Monday, scoring 25 points. If Markkanen is unable to go, Simone Fontecchio would likely be the next man up. |
Source: Ryan Miller | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 26 2023 | 21:51 | Lauri Markkanen Questionable For Monday |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hand) is questionable ahead of Monday's matchup against the Suns. If he doesn't suit up, it will be his third consecutive absence because of a hand contusion. If that happens, Simone Fontecchio should continue to start. The 27-year-old has averaged 12.3 points in four starts this season, so he has a way to go before establishing himself as a reliable fantasy option. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sat Mar 25 2023 | 15:51 | Lauri Markkanen To Miss Another Game On Saturday |
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Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Mar 23 2023 | 10:23 | Lauri Markkanen Collects His Third 40-Point Game |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen returned after a rest day and decided to score almost half of the team's total points on Wednesday as they suffered a 12-point loss to the Portland Trail Blazers. The 25-year-old ended the game with 40 points, 12 rebounds, and three assists on 14-for-23 shooting while adding four made threes. This was Markkanen's third 40-point game of the season after not hitting that mark even once in his previous five seasons. He should deliver great fantasy value as long as the Jazz don't decide to rest everyone. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Mar 22 2023 | 15:28 | Lauri Markkanen Is Available On Wednesday |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been marked as available for the team's game against the Portland Trail Blazers on Wednesday. After fully participating in practice on Tuesday and originally being listed as questionable, he has now been upgraded and the team will get their best player back on the court. Simone Fontecchio will now head back to the bench as Markkanen steps back into his normal role. |
Source: Jazz PR | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 21 2023 | 21:20 | Lauri Markkanen Questionable Versus Blazers |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is questionable to play Wednesday against the Portland Trail Blazers. Markkanen missed Monday's game after dealing with soreness in his back, but was able to go through a full practice on Tuesday. Markkanen seems to be trending in the right direction and the injury is not deemed serious. If Markkanen is able to play Wednesday, Simone Fontecchio would likely head back to the bench. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 21 2023 | 16:56 | Lauri Markkanen A Full Participant At Practice On Tuesday |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) was forced to miss the team's last game on Monday due to back soreness. The good news is that he fully participated in practice on Tuesday and seems to be trending in the right direction. With that being said, Monday could have also just been a rest day. If he comes back on Wednesday, Simone Fontecchio would be the one to move back to the bench and probably see a lot fewer minutes. |
Source: Eric Walden | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Mar 20 2023 | 15:00 | Lauri Markkanen To Miss Monday's Game |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been downgraded to out ahead of Monday's game against the Sacramento Kings. The 25-year-old is dealing with back soreness, so the Jazz are going to play it safe and hold Markkanen out of this game. There should be plenty of minutes available with Jordan Clarkson (finger) also on the sideline. That means, Rudy Gay, Talen Horton-Tucker, and Simone Fontecchio will all see additional playing time. Between the three, Horton-Tucker is the best streaming option at the moment. |
Source: Utah Jazz | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 19 2023 | 18:26 | Lauri Markkanen Questionable Monday With Back Injury |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is questionable to play Monday versus the Sacramento Kings. Markkanen is dealing with some soreness in his back and also missed a game due to the injury two weeks ago. If Markkanen is ruled out, Simone Fontecchio and Rudy Gay figure to get extra minutes. Talen Horton-Tucker and Kelly Olynyk would also likely see increased usage on offense. |
Source: Eric Walden | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Mar 14 2023 | 08:55 | Lauri Markkanen Produces Big 38-Point Effort Against Miami |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen had a fantastic game with 38 points in Monday's matchup against Miami, shooting 14-for-26 from the field and 6-for-12 from downtown. He had a quiet opening to the game but heated up in the second quarter and never looked back. In 37 minutes on the floor, Markkanen also collected eight rebounds, seven assists, three steals and one block. It was a huge performance from the Finnish forward, but the team somehow still ended up losing the game 119-115. The Jazz star has gone for 30-plus points in three of his past four outings and will look to do it next against the Celtics on Saturday. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Fri Mar 10 2023 | 10:48 | Lauri Markkanen Drops 31 Points On Orlando |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen continued his campaign for most surprisingly high-valued fantasy player of the year as he led the team in a 131-124 win over the Orlando Magic on Thursday. The 25-year-old posted 31 points, five rebounds, two assists, and one block on 11-for-22 shooting from the floor, 3-for-9 from beyond the arc, and 6-for-6 from the charity stripe. Right now, Markkanen is ranked 18th in terms of per-game value for nine-category leagues. To make things even better, he's in the top 10 for total stat value altogether. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Mar 5 2023 | 14:40 | Lauri Markkanen Sidelined On Sunday |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) won't play in Sunday's game versus OKC. These two teams played on Friday night, with Markkanen finishing with a double-double in 30 minutes. However, he won't be available for the rematch because of low back soreness. With Collin Sexton (hamstring) also unavailable, Talen Horton-Tucker, Kelly Olynyk, and Walker Kessler will be popular fantasy options. At the same time, Ochai Agbaji and Simone Fontecchio, who had 16 points in garbage time on Saturday, will draw DFS consideration for those looking for value opportunities. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Sun Feb 26 2023 | 07:46 | Lauri Markkanen Takes Jazz Past Spurs With 27 Points |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen produced a game-high 27 points as the team cruised past the Spurs 118-102 Saturday night. He shot 9-for-17 from the field with a 3-for-7 effort from downtown and had a perfect record at the charity stripe with six attempts. Markkanen's line also included four rebounds, two assists and two turnovers in 32 minutes. The 25-year-old has become a star in Salt Lake City, and Markkanen should be aiming to prove his worth even further by leading the Jazz squad to the playoffs. The team got back to .500 on Saturday, but it's a tight race in the West between a host of teams, and high-level performances are needed each night. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Feb 15 2023 | 13:08 | Lauri Markkanen Questionable On Wednesday Against Memphis |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (knee) has been tagged as questionable with left knee soreness for their game against the Memphis Grizzlies on Wednesday. While the 25-year-old hasn't missed a game since mid-January, this could turn out to be the perfect time for a rest game ahead of the All-Star break. Fantasy managers will want to stay tuned for updates as tipoff approaches. If he can't suit up, Talen Horton-Tucker could be the best streaming option as their forward depth isn't what it used to be. |
Source: Ryan Miller | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Feb 2 2023 | 08:08 | Lauri Markkanen Posts Strong Double-Double In Win |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen notched another quality game to mark his 20th double-double of the year. The 25-year-old posted 28 points, 13 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and one block on 7-for-13 shooting and 4-for-9 from deep. He also added a perfect 10-for-10 from the free throw line. Markkanen has outplayed his ADP all season and it looks like his fantasy stock is going to be at an all-time high by the time next season's fantasy drafts roll around. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Thu Jan 19 2023 | 12:03 | Lauri Markkanen Leads Utah To Win With Double-Double |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen collected his 17th double-double of the season en route to a blowout win over the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday. The Arizona product registered 34 points, 12 rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks on 11-for-20 shooting overall, 6-for-8 from three, and a perfect 6-for-6 from the line. Markkanen is now ranked in the top 15 for category format value which is around 79 spots higher than his ADP this season. Becoming the number one option has been a huge boost to his career and his fantasy value. |
Source: ESPN | RotoBaller.com |
Wed Jan 18 2023 | 14:46 | Lauri Markkanen Back In Action Wednesday |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) will rejoin the lineup for Wednesday's contest against the Clippers. He has been out for two games with a hip problem but is now good to go again. Markkanen is having a career year, averaging a team-high 24.6 points and 8.6 rebounds. He will face the Clippers for the fourth time already this season, having so far notched 22.0 points in the matchup with 9.3 rebounds and 2.7 assists. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Tue Jan 17 2023 | 20:29 | Lauri Markkanen Listed As Questionable Wednesday |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) is questionable to play against the Utah Jazz on Wednesday. Markkanen has missed the past two games and may miss another as he deals with a hip contusion. Walker Kessler and Jarred Vanderbilt have seen boosts in fantasy value without Markkanen and would likely continue to start if Markkanen is unable to go. |
Source: NBA Injury Report | RotoBaller.com |
Mon Jan 16 2023 | 15:28 | Lauri Markkanen Ruled Out For Monday |
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The 25-year-old will miss his second game in a row due to a left hip contusion. That being said, Jarred Vanderbilt should continue starting as long as Markkanen is out. He finished with eight points and nine rebounds through 25 minutes of action on Saturday. Vanderbilt will have decent streaming appeal while Markkanen is out, but is uncertain how long that will be. |
Source: Utah Jazz | RotoBaller.com |