Utah Jazz Logo
Lauri Markkanen Headshot

Utah Jazz | #23 | Forward-Center

Lauri Markkanen

PPG

26.7

RPG

6.9

APG

2.1

HEIGHT

7'1" (2.16m)

WEIGHT

240lb (109kg)

COUNTRY

Finland

LAST ATTENDED

Arizona

AGE

28 years

BIRTHDATE

May 22, 1997

DRAFT

2017 R1 Pick 7

EXPERIENCE

8 Years

7'1" | 240lb | 28 years

DRAFT

2017 R1 Pick 7

BIRTHDATE

May 22, 1997

COUNTRY

Finland

LAST ATTENDED

Arizona

EXPERIENCE

8 Years

Last 5 Games

Game DateMatchupW/LMINPTSFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOVPF+/-
Feb 23, 2026UTA @ HOUL3229102343.511010.08810021322020-14
Feb 11, 2026UTA vs. SACW211971450.01425.0441003473100215
Feb 09, 2026UTA @ MIAW251751435.73837.54410026810012-6
Feb 07, 2026UTA @ ORLL2727122157.13650.0000.0347101332
Feb 05, 2026UTA @ ATLL231861250.03560.03310023511012-3

Player News

See All

03/20/2026, 3:12 AM

Out another two weeks

The Jazz announced Thursday that Markkanen (hip) will be re-evaluated in two weeks, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.

03/19/2026, 7:10 PM

Still out with hip impingement

Markkanen is out for Thursday's game against the Bucks with a right hip impingement.

03/13/2026, 12:11 AM

Still out Friday

Markkanen (hip) won't play Friday versus the Trail Blazers.

02/27/2026, 2:15 AM

To be re-evaluated in two weeks

Utah will re-evaluate Markkanen in two weeks after Thursday's MRI showed symptomatic hip impingement with associated inflammation and bone bruise, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.

02/26/2026, 5:18 PM

Listed out for Thursday

Markkanen (ankle/hip) is listed out for Thursday's game against the Pelicans.

Awards and Honors

  • 1 All-Rookie Team

  • 1 NBA All-Star

  • 1 NBA Most Improved Player

  • 1 NBA Player of the Week