It looks like Utah Jazz will be without a key starter for another outing on Friday night. According to a team release, the Jazz have ruled Lauri Markkanen for a third-straight game against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to low back injury management.

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The Utah Jazz have made key injury decisions regarding Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler before Wednesday's matchup against the Sacramento Kings.

Remains out Monday

Markkanen (back) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Timberwolves. Markkanen continues to deal with a lingering back issue, which will result in the veteran forward missing a third straight game Friday against Minnesota.

On Sunday night, the Utah Jazz went into the first leg of their back-to-back set, missing their star forward, Lauri Markkanen. On Monday night, the Jazz will ho

The Utah Jazz will be missing out on the help of Lauri Markkanen against the Portland Trail Blazers. According to the team's injury report, Markkanen will be inactive during Monday's game vs. the Trail Blazers due to back spasms.

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Monday’s NBA schedule includes the Portland Trail Blazers (24-33) taking the road to play Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz (14-42) at Delta Center. Game time is 9:00 PM ET.The Trail Blazers

It's an interesting spot for Sexton to be in, who hasn't missed this much time since his first season in Utah during their 2022-23 campaign, but he seemed to take the return back

Keyonte George scored 30 points and Lauri Markkanen added 23 points and 10 rebounds to rally the Utah Jazz for a 124-115 victory over the Houston Rockets on Saturday night.

Kessler (illness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Kings. Kessler, who was originally questionable, will be returning from a one-game absence. With John Collins (back) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both sidelined,