Lauri Markkanen (Groin) Ruled Out for Thursday's Game vs. Lakers

Lauri Markkanen (right groin injury) will not play Thursday night against the Los Angeles Lakers. This absence is considered a maintenance day for injury management, and the Utah Jazz leading scorer is expected to return for Saturday's game against Orlando. His absence may lead to increased playing time for players such as Taylor Hendricks, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh, and Kyle Anderson, who could step up in his stead.