Lauri Markkanen Exits Early with Apparent Hand Injury

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen retreated to the locker room during the first quarter of Monday's game against the Memphis Grizzlies after suffering an apparent hand injury. Shreyas Laddha of The Salt Lake Tribune reported his sudden exit during the opening period. The Jazz have yet to provide a full update regarding the severity of his hand condition or his availability to return to play.