Injuries to Lauri Markkanen in training led to a tank overload in Utah
The The Utah Jazz were in full tank mode of late, routinely pulling their starters down the stretch of games and seen recently Jaren Jackson Jr. be excluded until the end of the season due to injury. Now, the team got a tough injury update on their best player, Lauri Markannen, as the season enters its home stretch.
“Utah’s Jazz Star.” Lauri Markkanen could miss some time after suffering the injury in practice on Wednesday,” reported Kevin Reynolds of The Salt Lake Tribune.
According to a source familiar with the situation, Markannen is being evaluated for right ankle and hip injuries and will undergo an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.
The news comes amid accusations that the Jazz are intentionally trying to lose games in order to secure a higher pick in the upcoming NBA draft, which many predict will be loaded with top talent. Recently, the NBA issued a hefty fine against Utah’s ownership for their apparent pushback efforts, and some fans may be skeptical of this latest injury update regarding Markkanen, given Utah’s history.
This season, Markkanen is averaging nearly 27 points per game and is part of the Jazz’s long-term vision as they hope to pair him and Jackson Jr. with another blue-chip prospect in the upcoming draft.
Either way, the Jazz should next take the floor Thursday night against the New Orleans Pelicans at home. Tipoff is set for 9:00 PM ET from the Delta Center.
2026-02-25 22:06:00
