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Jazz Star Markkanen Sidelined with Hip and Ankle Injuries

Thursday, February 26, 2026 at 11:00 PM

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss Thursday's matchup against New Orleans after suffering a hip impingement and ankle sprain during Wednesday's practice. The All-Star player, who's averaging nearly 27 points per game this season, was initially listed as questionable before being ruled out.

The Utah Jazz will be without star forward Lauri Markkanen when they host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night, as the team announced he’s dealing with both a right hip impingement and a right ankle sprain.

The Finnish forward sustained both injuries during Wednesday’s practice session and was initially considered questionable for the contest before team officials made the decision to hold him out.

Markkanen put up 29 points in Utah’s most recent outing, a 125-105 defeat at the hands of the Houston Rockets on Monday. This season, he’s been a consistent offensive force, posting averages of 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 2.1 assists across 42 appearances, starting every game for the Jazz.

The 27-year-old secured a lucrative four-year deal worth $195.9 million and made significant waves during his debut campaign with Utah in 2022-23, capturing the NBA’s Most Improved Player award while also earning his maiden All-Star nod.

Selected seventh overall by the Chicago Bulls in the 2017 NBA Draft, Markkanen has compiled career statistics of 18.9 points and 7.1 rebounds per game over 492 total appearances (466 as a starter) during stints with Chicago (2017-21), the Cleveland Cavaliers (2021-22), and currently with Utah.

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