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Est. Return 4/10/2026
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26.7
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6.9
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2.1
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1.0
BLK
0.5
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After career-high numbers during his first season in Utah, Markkanen's production and availability have taken a turn for the worse. He's never been the epitome of health, surpassing 60 regular-season games played only three times in eight years, but he hit an all-time low in 2024-25. He appeared in a career-low 47 contests and averaged fewer than 20 points a night for the first time as a member of the Jazz. Despite an all-around skill set that should allow him to flourish, Markkanen has finished inside the top 100 in eight-category leagues only three times, including a top-30 finish in 2022-23. Utah's frontcourt lost John Collins and a few reserve options this offseason but added Ace Bailey, Jusuf Nurkic, Georges Niang and Kevin Love to a group that returns Markkanen, Walker Kessler, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams. Markkanen is projected to start at power forward again and could experience a boost in fantasy value if the Jazz can avoid the bottom of the standings for the first time in four seasons. However, if things continue to trend in the wrong direction, Utah may look to prioritize some of its younger options during the fantasy playoffs again. Despite the recent struggles, Markkanen signed a massive four-year extension in 2024, putting him under contract through the 2028-29 campaign. Hence, the Jazz have ample financial incentive to give Markkanen as long a leash as possible. While Markkanen's talent is undeniable, his health and Utah's lack of internal improvement are glaring red flags. Nonetheless, fantasy managers shouldn't be afraid to take a risk on the seven-foot Fin after pick 75. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a four-year, $195.87 million contract extension with the Jazz in August of 2024. 
Out another two weeks
The Jazz announced Thursday that Markkanen (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
ANALYSIS
Markkanen has dealt with both a right hip impingement and a sprained ankle since he last played Feb. 23, though the hip injury is the main concern at this juncture. Though Markkanen will be re-evaluated in early April, the Jazz will have just five games remaining once he gets examined, so there's a real chance that he won't play again in 2025-26. While Markkanen has been sidelined, the Jazz have been leaning more heavily on Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh (illness), Andersson Garcia and Blake Hinson to fill out minutes at forward.
Markkanen has dealt with both a right hip impingement and a sprained ankle since he last played Feb. 23, though the hip injury is the main concern at this juncture. Though Markkanen will be re-evaluated in early April, the Jazz will have just five games remaining once he gets examined, so there's a real chance that he won't play again in 2025-26. While Markkanen has been sidelined, the Jazz have been leaning more heavily on Cody Williams, Brice Sensabaugh (illness), Andersson Garcia and Blake Hinson to fill out minutes at forward.
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How does Lauri Markkanen compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
60.8%
Effective Field Goal %
54.8%
3-Point Attempt Rate
40.2%
Free Throw Rate
33.3%
Offensive Rebound %
6.2%
Defensive Rebound %
15.8%
Total Rebound %
10.9%
Assist %
10.2%
Steal %
1.2%
Block %
1.4%
Turnover %
5.8%
Usage %
28.2%
Fantasy Points Per Game
41.2
Fantasy Points Per Minute
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After a career-high campaign during his first year in Utah, Markkanen took a slight step back in 2023-24, though injuries were the main culprit. He missed 17 of Utah's final 21 games, including nine straight to end the campaign and didn't participate in the Olympic Qualifying Tournament with Finland in July due to a right shoulder injury. He's expected to be 100 percent for training camp in the fall and can't be traded in 2024-25 after signing a five-year, $238 million extension this offseason. Markkanen has finished inside the top 100 in eight-category leagues just three times in his career, including a 68th-place finish last year. His 26th-place finish in 2022-23 is starting to look like an outlier. However, when he's available, Markkanen's elite three-point shot and efficient offensive game make him a strong fantasy option, regardless of who he's sharing the court with.
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Still out with hip impingement
Markkanen is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with a right hip impingement.
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Still out Friday
Markkanen (hip) won't play Friday versus the Trail Blazers.
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Out at least two weeks
The Jazz plan to shut Markkanen for the next two weeks before re-evaluating him after an MRI on Thursday showed a symptomatic right hip impingement with associated inflammation and bone bruise, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
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Listed out for Thursday
Markkanen (ankle/hip) is listed out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.
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Deemed questionable for Thursday
Markkanen (ankle/hip) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Pelicans, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
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Unlikely to leave Utah
The Hornets aren't expected to trade Markkanen before the Feb. 5 deadline, according to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.
ANALYSIS
Even though the Jazz are in a full rebuilding mode, it seems they're going to keep Markkanen around rather than trading him before the deadline. Markkanen has started all 33 of his appearances for Utah, averaging 27.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Those numbers are certainly enticing for contending teams, but barring a dramatic turnaround, it seems the Jazz will choose to keep their star forward around until further notice.
Even though the Jazz are in a full rebuilding mode, it seems they're going to keep Markkanen around rather than trading him before the deadline. Markkanen has started all 33 of his appearances for Utah, averaging 27.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steals per game. Those numbers are certainly enticing for contending teams, but barring a dramatic turnaround, it seems the Jazz will choose to keep their star forward around until further notice.