Feb 11, 2026; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) makes a quick move around Sacramento Kings forward Precious Achiuwa (9) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images | Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Lauri Markkanen has been a lone bright spot in another bleak season for the Utah Jazz, but the former Arizona forward will now be missing in action for at least a few weeks.

An MRI showed that Markkanen has symptomatic hip impingement with associated inflammation and bone bruise, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. Markkanen also twisted his right ankle in a Wednesday practice, sources told Charania.

Markkanen will miss at least two weeks while he recovers from the hip injury. The timing of the injury comes as the Jazz face scrutiny over alleged tanking.

The NBA recently fined the franchise $500,000 for removing Markannen and Jaren Jackson Jr. before the start of the fourth quarter in two recent games. Jackson Jr. has since undergone left knee surgery and will miss the remainder of the season.

Markkanen is averaging a career-high 26.7 points per game with 6.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He is in his fourth season with the Jazz. Markkanen has three years left on his contract.

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