Markkanen has had a down season for the tanking Jazz after signing a five-year, $238 million contract this summer. The 27-year-old has averaged 19.3 points, 6.1 rebounds and 1.6 assists on 42.5 percent shooting from the field and 34.7 percent from three. Utah is 9-34 in games he has played.

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.