Markkanen has missed time this year with a right groin injury, but this knee ailment seems to be new for him. With an off day tomorrow before facing the Golden State Warriors on Saturday, January 3, the Jazz may use it as an opportunity to give him a breather.

The Jazz could be without Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George when they kick off their four-game road trip against the Clippers.

With the start that Lauri Markkanen has had to his fourth season with the Utah Jazz, it feels like the odds of a trade coming to fruition to ship him out have begun to dwindle compared to how hot the chatter has been through the past two seasons. He's averaging a career-high in points, is eyeing another trip back to the All-Star Game, and has been a real bright spot for the Jazz while the ...

Al Horford and Seth Curry have been ruled out, though the Warriors did receive some positive news as both Draymond Green and De'Anthony Melton are off the injury report and will return against the Jazz after missing Friday's game. Fans can catch Saturday night’s matchup between the Warriors and Jazz from the Chase Center at 10:00 p.m. EST.