The NBA handed the Utah Jazz a $100,000 fine for violating the player participation policy on March 5 when star player Lauri Markkanen was made unavailable for the game vs. the Washington Wizards.

According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Markkanen's commitment was made with the understanding that the Jazz would pivot towards competing. However, with their current lackluster performance and a ...

the Washington Wizards. According to the Jazz's latest injury report, Lauri Markkanen is listed as out due to personal reasons, leaving him out of the mix vs. Washington. Markkanen will join ...

Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Pistons. Markkanen is slated to miss a fifth straight game due to a lingering back issue. Walker Kessler (rest) is off the injury ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $100,000 on Wednesday for violating the league's player participation policy after failing to make leading scorer Lauri Markkanen available for recent ...

There is incredible value in a wing with Markkanen’s size, mobility, and shot-making talent. He’s one of the best pure play-finishers in the NBA, possessing a strong nose for the basketball ...

Kessler, Markkanen, Collins ... Between the injuries to Zion Williamson, Trey Murphy III, former Pelican Brandon Ingram, CJ McCollum, Herbert Jones, and Murray (the team’s big offseason addition ...

They aren’t expected to face Lauri Markkanen, who has become one of the NBA’s most underrated scorers. Heading into the matchup, the Jazz have decided to rule out Markkanen for the second ...