Markkanen’s injury status against Pelicans after injury in practice
The Utah Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night at the Delta Center. They come into this game on a three-game losing streak against a team that has won their last two games against the Philadelphia 76ers and Golden State Warriors.
Utah has a few injury issues again. Markkanen is dealing with a sprained right ankle and a sprained right hip after injuring himself in practice, he joined official list of injuries as questionable next to Keyonta George.
Out came Walker Kessler, Jaren Jackson Jr., Vince Williams Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic. Meanwhile, the Pelicans are in a better position injury-wise. Trey Murphy III and Yves Missy join Hunter Dickinson and Trey Alexander, who are both on G League assignments.
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Lauri Markkanen remains a game-time decision despite having a 29-point game against the Rockets. The Jazz (18-40) are reeling, looking to snap a three-game losing streak, while the Pelicans (17-42) have begun to find a rhythm, winning two straight and five of their last 10 games.
Markkanen has been nothing short of spectacular when healthy. The Finnish star is averaging 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game this season. The offensive burden falls on George in his absence with both players dealing with injuries. He has 23.8 points and 6.5 assists per night.
The Jazz lost all three games against New Orleans last season, and they may need their best player on the floor to avoid a similar fate in this first game of the current campaign.
Jazz injury report
Keyonte George: Questionable (right ankle; sprain)
Jaren Jackson Jr.: Out (left knee; recovering from injury)
Walker Kessler: Out (left shoulder; recovering from injury)
Lauri Markanen: Questionable (right ankle; right hip sprain/impaction)
Jusuf Nurkić: Out (nose; recovery from injury)
Vince Williams Jr.: Out (left knee; injury management)
Pelican injury report
Trey Alexander: Out (G League – 2-way)
Hunter Dickinson: Out (G League – Two-Way)
Ives Missy: Out (left calf; strain)
Trey Murphy III: Out (right shoulder; contusion)
2026-02-26 14:42:00
