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Markkanen Out at Least a Month with Hand Fracture
Jazz forward sidelined amid team's mounting injury troubles
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Markkanen's Setback
Lauri Markkanen suffered a non-displaced fracture in his right hand that will keep him out at least one month. The 7-foot forward had already been dealing with a sprained right wrist before the new injury occurred when he was struck on the hand. An initial X-ray missed the fracture, but further scans upon his return to Utah confirmed the damage.
Utah's Injury Woes
The Jazz sit at 1-10 and have been hit hard by injuries this season. Rookie guard Darryn Peterson stands as the only healthy starter after posting three consecutive 20-point performances. Center Jusuf Nurkic remains out with a toe injury. Power forward Jaren Jackson Jr. faces six to eight weeks away after tearing the MCL in his right knee. Point guard Keyonte George is day-to-day with a sprained ankle.
Markkanen's Season Numbers
Through eight games, Markkanen averaged 18.0 points and 6.8 rebounds per contest. He earned All-Star honors in 2023.
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