The Utah Jazz have been without the services of Lauri Markkanen for the past two contests due to a lingering back injury, and it looks as if the trend may look to continue moving forward into their next matchup on Monday.

Things didn’t really start off the way the Jazz would have liked. They fell to 0-6 on the season after a 129-103 loss to the Denver Nuggets as Lauri Markkanen and Jordan Clarkson watched from the sideline in street clothes. On Tuesday, Markkanen left the ...

The Utah Jazz visit the Denver Nuggets on Saturday night. Lauri Markkanen appeared on the Jazz injury report initially as doubtful with a back injury. Markkanen had missed the Jazz’s last game against the San Antonio Spurs due to said back injury.

Lauri Markkanen joined the Jazz's injured list with a tweak just before halftime. How long are players usually out with his injury? Plus, thoughts on the new starting lineup and Keyonte George's self-talk.

Lauri Markkanen has been dealing with a back injury and finds himself on the injury report ahead of a Halloween night clash with the Spurs.

Utah forward Lauri Markkanen sat out the Jazz’s game Thursday night against the San Antonio Spurs because of lower back spasms.

Late in the second quarter of the Utah Jazz’s loss to the Sacramento Kings on Tuesday night, Lauri Markkanen stretched, jumped, twisted and reached out of bounds in an attempt to corral a rebound. As soon as Markkanen landed following his momentary acrobatics, he grimaced and grabbed at his lower back.