Markkanen will miss a seventh straight game Friday as he continues to deal with a back issue. The Jazz will likely continue to lean on Brice Sensabaugh and KJ Martin to help shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

On Wednesday, it was another long injury report for the Utah Jazz. Lauri Markkanen, John Collins, Collin Sexton, Jordan Clarkson and Walker Kessler all missed the contest in the nation's capital. Even Keyonte George joined the seemingly ever-growing list — though the reason (illness) was likely more legitimate.

On Sunday night, the Utah Jazz went into the first leg of their back-to-back set, missing their star forward, Lauri Markkanen. On Monday night, the Jazz will ho

Remains out vs. Washington

From injury maintenance to simply needing a rest, and anything in between, the official description for Jazz players missing games has become an exercise in stretching the truth.

The Portland Trail Blazers will travel to Salt Lake City on Monday night to take ... as they will be without their star forward, Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen has been ruled out with a back injury.

Lauri Markkanen is in doubt to suit up for the Utah Jazz as they prepare to host the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight.

The victories just aren’t that important right now for the Utah Jazz. Getting their younger players game experience in the priority, and plenty of young

Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, middle, dribbles between Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, left, and Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George (3), during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 21, 2025, in Salt Lake City.

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Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz for a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.