Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen would like to remain with the club. "Definitely," said Markkanen when asked if he wants to stay in Utah. "I love being in Utah." He also won't be phased by anticipated trade rumors this offseason. "We'll see what happens in summer, there's things you can't control, but I love being here and working out with the guys that we have and building this thing." The 27-year-old had a down season from a production standpoint in 2024-25, averaging 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 34.6% shooting from behind the arc. He was also limited to 47 games. However, with the Jazz finishing the 2024-25 campaign with one of the worst records in the National Basketball Association, it's safe to say he could have played more had the team stayed competitive. No matter where Markkanen ends up next season, he has All-Star potential. Still, he's the best player in Utah, so he'll likely be the most productive by staying with the Jazz. Markkanen agreed to a four-year, $220 million extension last offseason, potentially keeping him on the roster through 2028-29.

Utah Jazz forwardLauri Markkanen (knee)has been ruled out for Sunday's season finale against the Minnesota Timberwolves. After Sunday's matchup, Markkanen will have missed 12 consecutive contests to close out the season due to a left knee injury. Since the start of 2025, the 27-year-old has sat out 28 games going into Utah's season finale. He finishes out the 2024-25 campaign with averages of 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists in 31.4 minutes per game during 47 appearances.

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Utah Jazz forwardLauri Markkanen(conditioning)is unavailable for Friday's matchup with the Denver Nuggets. The 27-year-old will miss his sixth consecutive contest for conditioning purposes. Kyle Filipowski,Cody Williams, andBrice Sensabaughwill continue to have extra fantasy value with Markkanen sidelined this evening. Markkanen's next chance to suit up is Monday against the Charlotte Hornets.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (conditioning) will not be available on Thursday against the Houston Rockets. He has recently missed time due to an illness and is now working on his conditioning to return to game shape. Markkanen will be out for a fifth consecutive game. Kyle Filipowski, Cody Williams, and Brice Sensabaugh will continue to have extra fantasy value on Thursday night. The former two have recently been part of the starting unit, although Williams has struggled to make a positive impact, shooting 34.1 percent from the field this month.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) will miss additional time and has been ruled out for Tuesday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies. The 2023 All-Star will sit out a fourth consecutive game. It's the second straight game he will miss due to an illness. Utah has no interest in winning and will continue to give opportunities to younger players for the remainder of the season. Markkanen's absence opens the door for Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, and Kenyon Martin Jr. to take on larger roles in the rotation. Filipowski stands out as the best fantasy option, as he has joined the starting unit, where he averages 13.8 points, 7.9 rebounds, and 2.6 assists.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (personal) will miss his 24th game of the season on Friday as the team has ruled him out for personal reasons against the Boston Celtics. The youth movement has been in full effect for the Jazz as they try to inch closer to better odds for the number-one draft pick. John Collins (ankle) has also been ruled out of this game, so the starting frontcourt will likely continue to feature Walker Kessler, Kyle Filipowski, and Cody Williams. Filipowski would be the best streaming option as he's enjoyed a great March with averages of 15.8 points, 7.4 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game while shooting 52.9% from the floor and 43.1% from three.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (personal) will not play in Wednesday's contest against the Washington Wizards. He is tending to a personal matter and will exit the lineup after playing in each of the last four games. Brice Sensabaugh, Kyle Filipowski, and Micah Potter could all see an uptick in minutes due to Markkanen's absence. Sensabaugh can heat up in a hurry and could do big damage against a team that allows a league-high 120.5 points per game.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (ankle) will take the court on Monday against the Chicago Bulls. He was initially listed as questionable on the injury report after Markkanen played 26 minutes in Sunday's loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen is ready to make his fourth consecutive appearance on Monday night, but the team has limited his workload lately. Since missing nine games due to a back issue, Markkanen has averaged only 24.3 minutes across three contests, scoring 15.3 points and grabbing 4.0 rebounds.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) will return from a nine-game absence on Wednesday versus the Memphis Grizzlies. Markkanen last saw action on Feb. 22 due to a back issue. The Finnish star has remained Utah's top scorer in 2024-25, although it's been a down year for Markkanen, whose numbers have dropped across the board. He is averaging 19.3 points and 6.1 rebounds in 32.1 minutes. With Markkanen returning, Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams will probably see reduced playing time.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Washington Wizards. Markkanen is set to miss his sixth game in a row due to a lingering back issue. It's unclear when Markkanen will return to the court with the Jazz out of the playoff race. Brice Sensabaugh, KJ Martin, and Kyle Filipowski should all see increased roles with the Jazz banged up. Right now, Filipowski is the best streaming choice between the three after a 25-point performance during his last game.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is not ready to return to the lineup on Monday against the Detroit Pistons. He will skip a fifth consecutive contest as the Finnish star continues to manage a lower back injury. Markkanen's continued absence should result in another start for Brice Sensabaugh, who led the Jazz starters with 21 points in Sunday's loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. The 21-year-old has averaged 14.8 points and 3.0 rebounds as a first-unit member this season.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is not yet prepared to return to the lineup on Friday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. He is managing a back injury and will miss a third straight game. Jordan Clarkson (foot) also won't be in the lineup, leaving Utah without two of their five leading scorers. Collin Sexton (ankle) and John Collins (back), who are returning, should take on some of the offensive responsibilities, while Keyonte George will continue to play an integral role in the attack.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves for injury management on his lower back. The dynamic 27-year-old has been dealing with a plethora of injuries since joining the Jazz, and they tend to lean on the more careful side since they're not competing for the playoffs. If John Collins (back) plays, he should see added opportunities, otherwise, Kenyon Martin Jr. and Brice Sensabaugh should continue seeing starter level minutes. The former posted 16 points, five rebounds, and four assists in their last game against the Sacramento Kings.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Friday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen has missed each of the last two games due to a lingering back issue. Before that, Markkanen was on a hot streak with 20 points or more in three of his last four games. The Jazz are banged up right now, so they'll likely ask Markkanen to do more on offense if he's cleared to play. Otherwise, Cody Williams and Brice Sensabaugh will probably see more run on Friday. Neither are ideal fantasy options, but Sensabaugh is the better choice between the two.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been ruled out ahead of Wednesday's game against the Sacramento Kings. He is set to miss his second game in a row due to a back issue. This puts the Jazz in a tough spot with John Collins (back) also sidelined and Walker Kessler (illness) considered questionable to play. The Jazz will likely ask Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski to play bigger roles in the rotation. Both are worth looking at as streaming options, but Filipowski might be the slightly better streaming option after posting a double-double on Monday.

Utah Jazz forwardLauri Markkanen(back) is out for Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. Markkanen is unavailable after playing through a lower back issue and suiting up for five straight games. With Markkanen,Jordan Clarkson(foot),John Collins(back),Collin Sexton(ankle) andWalker Kessler(illness) all on the shelf for Monday's contest, Isaiah Collier will be the only regular starter in the lineup versus Portland. Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh and KJ Martin will take on plenty of extra with so many of Utah's regulars out of action.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable for Monday's contest against the Portland Trail Blazers. He has played through a lower back issue lately and even managed to complete a back-to-back set on Friday and Saturday. However, the questionable designation leaves Markkanen's status up in the air again. Walker Kessler (illness) is also questionable on the injury report. At the same time, Collin Sexton (ankle) and John Collins (back) remain out, so Isaiah Collier may be the only regular starter in the lineup against the Trail Blazers.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) is listed as questionable ahead of Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Markkanen seemed fine during Monday's game against the Indiana Pacers. The 27-year-old has been dealing with a lingering back issue for some time, but he has played over 30 minutes per game in each of the last three contests. The Jazz aren't exactly playing for anything this season, so opting to rest Markkanen for younger players isn't shocking. Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski should see more action in the rotation if Markkanen is out. Both players are possible low-end streaming options if Markkanen heads to the bench.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (back) has been removed from the injury report ahead of Thursday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen sat out on Tuesday, but it sounds like that was a planned absence for injury maintenance. The 27-year-old recently returned from injury and it looks like the Jazz wanted to give him some time to rest following Monday's contest. Fantasy managers should expect Markkanen to have his normal workload on Thursday. Brice Sensabaugh and Kyle Filipowski should see reduced roles with Markkanen back in the mix on Thursday.

The Utah Jazz announced forwardLauri Markkanen(back) will be unavailable for Tuesday's matchup with the Golden State Warriors due to lower back injury management. Several of the Jazz's players will be out for Tuesday's game as they are in the second half of a back-to-back set. John Collins(illness) andWalker Kessler(shoulder) will also be out of the lineup. Drew Eubanks,Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter will likely see expanded roles in the team's frontcourt this evening.