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Utah Jazz | #23 | Forward-Center

Lauri Markkanen

PPG

27.8

RPG

7.0

APG

2.1

HEIGHT

7'1" (2.16m)

WEIGHT

240lb (109kg)

COUNTRY

Finland

LAST ATTENDED

Arizona

AGE

28 years

BIRTHDATE

May 22, 1997

DRAFT

2017 R1 Pick 7

EXPERIENCE

8 Years

7'1" | 240lb | 28 years

DRAFT

2017 R1 Pick 7

BIRTHDATE

May 22, 1997

COUNTRY

Finland

LAST ATTENDED

Arizona

EXPERIENCE

8 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Jan 07, 2026UTA @ OKCL4429111957.93742.94580.0491311042-1
Jan 05, 2026UTA @ PORL322281747.13560.03310013443153-23
Jan 03, 2026UTA @ GSWL4135152755.62825.03475.024610013-2
Dec 30, 2025UTA vs. BOSL382261637.52633.3881001892210113
Dec 27, 2025UTA @ SASW3429111668.85683.322100145131137

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01/08/2026, 4:03 AM

Delivers double-double in OT loss

Markkanen generated 29 points (11-19 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 4-5 FT), 13 rebounds, one assist and one steal across 44 minutes of Wednesday's 129-125 overtime loss to the Thunder.

01/06/2026, 2:39 PM

Posts team-high 22 points in defeat

Markkanen notched 22 points (8-17 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 3-3 FT), four rebounds, four assists, one block and three steals in 32 minutes during Monday's 137-117 loss to the Trail Blazers.

01/04/2026, 5:36 AM

Game-high 35 points in loss

Markkanen logged 35 points (15-27 FG, 2-8 3Pt, 3-4 FT), six rebounds and one assist over 41 minutes during the Jazz's 123-114 loss to the Warriors on Saturday.

01/04/2026, 1:30 AM

Cleared to play vs. Golden State

Markkanen (knee) is available for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

01/03/2026, 7:13 PM

Upgraded to probable

Markkanen (knee) is now probable for Saturday's game against Golden State.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 1 NBA All-Star

  • 1 NBA Most Improved Player

  • 1 NBA Player of the Week