The Utah Jazz visit the Portland Trail Blazers on Saturday afternoon. Lauri Markkanen is on the injury report alongside Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic, the latter two being out for the contest. Markkanen is dealing with a wrist sprain injury, while three other players join him on the injury report. Here's everything we know about Lauri Markkanen's injury and his playing status vs. the Blazers.

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Lauri Markkanen's injury status vs. Blazers

Lauri Markkanen played in the Jazz's first four games of the 2026-27 campaign. However, he sprained his right wrist during Utah's loss to the Memphis Grizzlies on Oct. 26.

This resulted in him missing out on the Jazz's previous game against the San Antonio Spurs on Oct. 28. Utah is off to a rough start, only winning one of its first five contests. The team is also dealing with multiple injuries in the frontcourt, especially with Jaren Jackson Jr. and Jusuf Nurkic down for the count. Getting Markkanen back in the fold will be beneficial to their quality of play on both sides of the ball.

Markkanen is off a slow start with his efficiency after four games. He is averaging 16 points, 5.5 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game. His shooting splits show him making 39.6% of his shots from the field, including 35.7% from beyond the arc, and 88.9% from the free-throw line.

So, when it comes to the question of if Lauri Markkanen is playing tonight vs. the Blazers, the answer is questionable.

Jazz injury report

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  • Trey Alexander (Out; GLeague-Two-Way)
  • Kobe Bufkin (Out; GLeague-Two-Way)
  • Harrison Ingram (Out; GLeague-Two-Way)
  • Jaren Jackson Jr. (Out Injury/Illness-Right Knee MCL Tear)
  • Lauri Markkanen (Questionable Injury/Illness-Right Wrist Sprain)
  • Jusuf Nurkic (Out Injury/Illness-Right Foot 2nd Plantar Plate Tear)

Blazers injury report

  • Jayson Kent (Out GLeague-Two-Way)
  • Ja Morant (Out Injury/Illness-Left Hamstring Strain)
  • Shaedon Sharpe (Out Injury/Illness-Right Meniscus Surgery)
  • John Tonje (Out GLeague-Two-Way)
  • Robert Williams III (Questionable Injury/Illness-Left Knee Injury Management)
  • Chris Youngblood (Questionable Injury/Illness-Left Ankle Soreness)