Lauri Markkanen
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January 30, 2026
Sitting vs. Nets
Markkanen won't play Friday against Brooklyn due to rest purposes.
Analysis
Markkanen will receive a scheduled night off after appearing in two straight games for the Jazz. Kyle Filipowski figures to be in line for the start at power forward in Markkanen's absence, while Kyle Anderson and Taylor Hendricks could be in line for some extra looks off the bench.
January 28, 2026
Logs 19 points in return to action
Markkanen (illness/conditioning) recorded 19 points (5-15 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 6-7 FT), five rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 29 minutes during Tuesday's 115-103 loss to the Clippers.
Analysis
Back in action following a seven-game absence due to an illness and a subsequent reconditioning period, Markkanen didn't appear to be facing any restrictions. He likely would have sailed past the 30-minute mark had he not been subbed out of the game for good with 8:38 remaining, when the Clippers had built a 21-point lead to essentially secure the win. Tuesday's game was the front end of a back-to-back set, and given the Jazz's tendency to frequently hold him out, Markkanen will be at risk of sitting out that contest.
January 27, 2026
Available to play
Markkanen (illness) is available to play Tuesday against the Clippers.
Analysis
Markkanen finally has the green light to return from a seven-game absence. He was reportedly very ill, and the Jazz may ease him back into things with a modest workload Tuesday. With the Jazz treating him with a lot of caution, random maintenance days may be par for the course the rest of the season.
January 27, 2026
Officially questionable for Tuesday
Markkanen (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the Clippers.
Analysis
Markkanen has been officially added to the injury report as questionable, though the team reported earlier in the day that he's expected to take the court Tuesday. Utah should have confirmation on his availability closer to tipoff.
January 26, 2026
Expected to play Tuesday
Markkanen (conditioning) is expected to play in Tuesday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
Analysis
Markkanen is on the precipice of returning from a seven-game absence with an illness. Either Cody Williams or Svi Mykhailiuk will likely move into the second unit once Markkanen returns to the lineup. The star forward has averaged 28.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.7 steals in 35.9 minutes per contest in his last 10 games.
January 24, 2026
Not playing Saturday
Markkanen (conditioning) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Heat.
Analysis
Markkanen will miss a seventh consecutive game while recovering from an illness, though recently he has been listed on the injury report as "return-to-competition conditioning." His next opportunity to play is Tuesday against the Clippers. Kyle Anderson, Cody Williams and Kyle Filipowski will continue to see more minutes in Markkanen's absence.
January 24, 2026
Questionable to face Miami
Markkanen is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat due to return-to-competition reconditioning.
Analysis
Markkanen has missed Utah's last six outings due to an illness and reconditioning, though the questionable tag is a step in the right direction for the star forward. If the 28-year-old remains on the shelf Saturday, Kyle Anderson, Kyle Filipowski and Cody Williams would be candidates for increased minutes.