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Jazz's All-Star Markkanen Out Month with Fractures
11 Nov
Summary
- Lauri Markkanen has two fractures in his right hand.
- He will miss at least one month of play.
- The Jazz have a 1-10 record and face challenging games.
The Utah Jazz's challenging start to the season has been compounded by the news that All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen will be out for at least a month. Markkanen sustained two non-displaced fractures in his right hand and is slated for reevaluation in four weeks. This injury comes as the Jazz are already struggling, holding a 1-10 record. Markkanen has been a key player, averaging 18.0 points and 6.8 rebounds. His absence will significantly impact the team's offensive production as they face a difficult schedule ahead.
Adding to their injury woes, Jaren Jackson Jr. is also sidelined with a torn MCL, expected to miss another month. The Jazz, who began the season with considerable hype surrounding their young core, now find themselves near the bottom of the league standings. With 13 games scheduled over the next month, many against playoff teams from last season, the Jazz will need to find a way to compete without their two All-Star forwards.
