Source: Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen injured in practice, to get MRI
Markkanen will get imaging done to determine next steps.
(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) as the Utah Jazz host the Sacramento Kings, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Wednesday, Feb. 11, 2026.
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen could miss some time after suffering an injury in practice on Wednesday.
Markkanen will be evaluated for a right ankle and right hip injury, according to a source with knowledge of the situation. The 7-footer will get an MRI to determine the severity of the injury.
The source is being granted anonymity because they had not been cleared to speak publicly on the matter.
Markkanen is averaging a career-high 26.7 points per game and nearly seven rebounds. Utah plays the Pelicans on Thursday to start a three-game home stand.
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