Lauri Markkanen Out Tuesday Against Nuggets with Neck Soreness

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will not play in Tuesday's preseason contest against the Denver Nuggets due to minor neck soreness. The Jazz are withholding their star for precautionary reasons, expecting him to return to action for Monday's exhibition game against the San Antonio Spurs. In his absence, rookie Ace Bailey is expected to receive a starting nod while Svi Mykhailiuk sees increased minutes.