Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hand) won't play on Saturday against Sacramento. Markkanen has a hand contusion, an injury that also held him out of Friday's loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Considering Utah is a long shot at making the postseason, the team will likely remain cautious with the big man for the remainder of the year. With Jordan Clarkson (hand), Rudy Gay (back), and Collin Sexton (hamstring) sidelined as well, Talen Horton-Tucker, Walker Kessler, Simone Fontecchio, and Ochai Agbaji should continue to benefit the most on the fantasy end.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) is listed as questionable to play Monday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen has already missed a game with hip soreness and is in danger of missing another. If Markkanen does sit out Monday, Jarred Vanderbilt and Talen Horton-Tucker should both see increased roles. Jordan Clarkson would also be asked to shoulder the load offensively. Clarkson posted 38 points last game without Markkanen.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Philadelphia 76ers. The 25-year-old will sit out the second leg of this back-to-back set due to a left hip contusion. His absence should mean that Jarred Vanderbilt moves into the starting five on Saturday. He began the season as a starter, but has shifted to the second unit as a late. Vanderbilt is already rostered in many fantasy formats, but is worth snagging if available on the waiver wire for Saturday's slate.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been absolutely on fire since returning from injury on December 13th. In the 131-114 win over the Houston Rockets on Thursday, he put up 49 points, eight rebounds, one assist, and one block. The 25-year-old shot 15-for-27 from the floor, 6-for-15 from deep, and a perfect 13-for-13 from the charity stripe. Markkanen has been one of the biggest surprise fantasy assets this season as he's now cracked the top 15 in terms of per-game fantasy value.