Lauri Markkanen possibly out for the season / News - Basketnews.com

Finnish star Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz has an injury and will be re-evaluated in two weeks' time.

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Utah Jazz's star big man, Lauri Markkanen, will possibly miss the remainder of the season with an injury.

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According to an announcement by the team, an MRI on Markkanen taken last Friday revealed that he had a re-aggravated right shoulder impingement, which was previously existent.

As a result, the club has decided to re-evaluate Markkanen in two weeks, at which point the NBA regular season will be over.

Since the Utah Jazz are currently 12th in the Western Conference with 29 games and 45 losses, while they still have a mathematical chance, they probably will not be able to continue into the post-season.

Therefore, Lauri Markkanen is likely out for the season.

Having won the Most Improved Player award last year, the Finnish international continued his good form this year, averaging 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2 assists per game with the Jazz.

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