Lauri Markkanen Questionable for Thursday Due to Groin Injury

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is listed as questionable for Thursday's game against the Lakers due to right groin injury management, potentially leading to rest. If he is sidelined, Taylor Hendricks and Kyle Anderson are expected to see increased minutes. Markkanen has been in strong form, averaging 27.2 points, 10.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists, and 1.2 steals over 34.8 minutes in his last five games, scoring 26 or more points in four of them.