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Utah Jazz | #23 | Forward-Center

Lauri Markkanen

PPG

15.4

RPG

5.6

APG

1.6

HEIGHT

7'1" (2.16m)

WEIGHT

240lb (109kg)

COUNTRY

Finland

LAST ATTENDED

Arizona

AGE

29 years

BIRTHDATE

May 22, 1997

DRAFT

2017 R1 Pick 7

EXPERIENCE

9 Years

7'1" | 240lb | 29 years

DRAFT

2017 R1 Pick 7

BIRTHDATE

May 22, 1997

COUNTRY

Finland

LAST ATTENDED

Arizona

EXPERIENCE

9 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Oct 31, 2026UTA vs. PORL291331421.421118.25683.306612226-17
Oct 26, 2026UTA vs. MEML62020.0010.022100000000002
Oct 25, 2026UTA vs. LALL382892045.051145.55683.343710012-6
Oct 23, 2026UTA vs. NOPW341661346.24944.4000.024631010-6
Oct 21, 2026UTA @ MEML361841330.81714.391090.009930131-2

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11/01/2026, 3:59 AM

Struggles in return

Markkanen finished with 13 points (3-14 FG, 2-11 3Pt, 5-6 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks over 29 minutes in Saturday's 112-90 loss to Portland.

10/31/2026, 6:09 PM

Will play Saturday

Markkanen (wrist) is available for Saturday's game against Portland.

10/30/2026, 11:13 PM

Questionable versus Portland

Markkanen (wrist) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Portland.

10/29/2026, 12:14 AM

Won't play Wednesday

Markkanen (wrist) is out for Wednesday's tilt against the Spurs.

10/27/2026, 11:05 PM

Questionable for Wednesday

Markkanen (wrist) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Spurs.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 1 NBA All-Star

  • 1 NBA Most Improved Player

  • 1 NBA Player of the Week