Lauri Markkanen Cleared to Return for Friday's Game After Illness

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (illness) is available for Friday's game against the Grizzlies. After missing his first game of the season Sunday due to an illness, he has been given the green light to return. Markkanen has been off to a solid start in December, averaging 25.7 points, 8.3 rebounds, and 1.0 assists in his first three appearances.