Fri Jan 31 00:30:00 UTC 2025: **Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen Out Against Warriors Due to Injury Management**

SALT LAKE CITY – Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen will miss Tuesday’s game against the Golden State Warriors due to injury management, the team announced. Markkanen joins several other key Jazz players sidelined for the matchup, including Walker Kessler (shoulder), John Collins (illness), Jordan Clarkson (injury management), and Cody Williams (ankle).

The Jazz, actively tanking this season, expect all these players to return Thursday against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Markkanen’s absence marks his third missed game this season alongside Kessler, Collins, and Clarkson. This absence opens opportunities for other players, including Collin Sexton, Keyonte George, Isaiah Collier, and Svi Mykhailiuk, who are expected to see increased playing time and fantasy value. Drew Eubanks is slated to start at center.

Despite averaging 23.2 points per game last season, Markkanen’s scoring average has dipped to 19.7 points and 6.1 rebounds per game this season. The Jazz are significant underdogs against the Warriors.

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