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 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

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.

Remains out vs. Washington

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

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