Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen has been downgraded to questionable for Sunday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder due to illness.

Fantasy Impact

Markkanen is a late addition to the injury report as he deals with an illness. If he’s unable to play, Kyle Filipowski, Kevin Love and Brice Sensabaugh are all in line for increased minutes.

Lauri Markkanen flirted with a double-double for the Jazz Friday night, grabbing nine rebounds and scoring 18 points (5-13 FG, 2-6 3PT, 6-6 FT) while also dishing out two assists in a 146-112 loss to the Knicks.

Fantasy Impact

Markkanen continues an impactful stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing seven or more rebounds and scoring 18 or more points in each of his last five games. The forward continues to offer fantasy managers a difference-making option while leading an underwhelming Utah lineup on a nightly basis, averaging 28.1 points and 6.4 rebounds per game while posting a usage rate of 26.7% so far this season.

Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points (11-18 FG, 2-5 3PT, 6-6 3PT) with eight rebounds and one assist in Thursday's 123-110 win over the Brooklyn Nets.

Fantasy Impact

After a rough start to the season, the Utah Jazz have now won three of their last four games, with Markkanen’s efficiency playing a major role. Over his last four outings, he's averaging 26.3 points while shooting 48.6% from the field. He’ll look to score at least 25 points for the third straight game on Friday against the New York Knicks.

Lauri Markkanen scored a team-high 29 points (9-17 FG, 2-3 3PT, 9-11 FT) with eight rebounds and one steal in Monday's 133-125 win over the Houston Rockets.

Fantasy Impact

Markkanen shot an efficient 52.9% from the floor while leading the Utah Jazz to an upset victory over the Rockets. The Finnish forward has been one of the early season’s biggest surprises, averaging 27.9 points, 6.3 rebounds and 2.2 assists across 19 games.

Lauri Markkanen put up 28 points (9-23 FG, 2-13 3PT, 8-8 FT) and grabbed seven rebounds in Friday night's 128-119 win over the Sacramento Kings.

Fantasy Impact

Markkanen was able to put up 28 points on Friday night, but it was a bumpy ride getting there. He had poor efficiency from the field and wasn't able to do much in other areas of the game, so his fantasy total didn't end up being all that great. He should continue to be a quality asset moving forward, however.