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.

EDGE Analysis

Markkanen returned Saturday from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, which didn't appear to bother him all that much as he logged a team-high 41 minutes during the loss. He reached the 35-point threshold for the fifth time this season, and his scoring output Saturday was his most in a game since Nov. 16 against the Bulls (47 points). In his last 10 outings since Dec. 1, Markkanen has averaged 27.9 points on 50.0 percent shooting along with 8.2 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 2.5 threes and 1.2 steals over 36.2 minutes per game.

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

EDGE Analysis

Markkanen has been officially cleared to return from a one-game absence due to a left knee contusion, so Taylor Hendricks will likely revert to a bench role due to the former's return. Markkanen has played in six of the Jazz's last 10 games while managing separate knee and groin injuries, and over that span he has averaged 27.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 2.8 threes and 1.8 steals over 37.0 minutes per game.

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

EDGE Analysis

Markkanen was initially listed as questionable due to a left knee contusion, but he's been upgraded to probable, putting the star forward on track to return from a one-game absence. Markkanen is averaging 27.7 points, 7.0 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals across 35.5 minutes per game this season.

Markkanen (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against the Warriors.

EDGE Analysis

Markkanen is in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive contest due to a left knee contusion. If the star forward is ultimately ruled out, Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks are candidates for increased playing time. Over nine appearances in December, Markkanen averaged 27.1 points, 8.4 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.3 steals in 35.6 minutes per contest.

Markkanen (knee) won't play Thursday against the Clippers.

EDGE Analysis

Markkanen was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest, and he'll likely be listed as day-to-day going forward. With Markkanen sidelined Thursday, the Jazz will likely lean heavily on Kyle Filipowski and Taylor Hendricks.

Markkanen is questionable for Thursday's game against the Clippers with a left knee contusion.

EDGE Analysis

This appears to be a new injury for Markkanen after he previously battled a right groin issue. In his most recent outing, he finished with 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 38 minutes against the Celtics on Tuesday. If he can't play Thursday, there will be more minutes available for Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Filipowski.

Markkanen had 22 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 8-8 FT), nine rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block across 38 minutes during Tuesday's 129-119 loss to the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

Markkanen didn't deliver his most efficient performance, though he still finished as Utah's third-leading scorer. The star forward was active on the glass Tuesday and grabbed a game-high nine rebounds, a mark he has reached in three of his last six appearances. During that stretch, he has averaged 27.8 points, 8.5 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 1.8 steals per game.

Markkanen ended with 30 points (8-18 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds, four assists and one steal over 38 minutes during Friday's 131-129 victory over the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

Markkanen's production was essential in driving the upset against Detroit, as the two-man wrecking crew of Markkanen and Jusuf Nurkic was incredibly effective in the frontcourt. While Cade Cunningham finished with a solid total, the rest of the Pistons' starting lineup was stymied thanks to an excellent defensive effort, and Markkanen was the spearhead of that cause.

Markkanen (groin) isn't listed on Utah's injury report for Friday's game against the Pistons.

EDGE Analysis

After resting for the second leg of a back-to-back set Tuesday versus Memphis, Markkanen is on track to suit up Friday, along with Jusuf Nurkic (rest). Markkanen has missed four of Utah's past seven games to manage his workload, but he's been productive when available, averaging 27.2 points, 9.7 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.0 steals in 35.0 minutes per game across six December appearances.

Markkanen (groin) won't play Tuesday against the Grizzlies.

EDGE Analysis

Tuesday's game is the second leg of a back-to-back set, and Markkanen is being held out for right groin injury management. In other words, he's being held out for rest. This was a common occurrence in 2024-25, and it's a reason for his fantasy managers to be nervous.