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Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen out at least a month with hand fracture
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss at least a month with a non-displaced fracture in his right hand, according to multiple reports.[1, 2, 3 +2] Markkanen had already sat out the Jazz's previous two games before the injury update.[2] ESPN reported the timeline, citing sources.[4]
The Jazz have started the season 1-10, according to Newsweek.[1] Markkanen is Utah's leading scorer, and The Political Insider reported his absence is a significant blow to the team's offense.[3]
Why it matters Utah loses its leading scorer for at least a month as the team deals with injuries during a 1-10 start.[1, 2, 3]
Covered by Newsweek, IJR, ESPN and 2 more
Read first Jazz Get Crushing Lauri Markkanen Update Amid Nightmare Start
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- Center: Newsweek (−0.30).
- Leans right: none.
- Right: IJR (+1.52), The Political Insider (+2.65).
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- Center Jazz Get Crushing Lauri Markkanen Update Amid Nightmare Start
- Right-leaning Lauri Markkanen out at least four weeks with hand fractures