Lauri Markkanen Available for Jazz vs. Rockets After Illness Causes Two-Game Absence
Feb. 23, 2026 — Houston
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was upgraded to probable with an illness and confirmed available for Monday’s game against the Houston Rockets at the Toyota Center, returning after missing the team’s previous two contests on Thursday and Friday.
The final injury report indicated Markkanen was expected to play despite the short-term bug.
Markkanen (illness) is available for Monday’s game against the Rockets. He will push through an illness and suit up Monday after missing the previous two contests.
Injury Timeline
Markkanen was initially listed as questionable for Friday’s game against the Memphis Grizzlies before being downgraded to doubtful and then ruled out due to illness, according to the Utah Jazz and Sports Illustrated.
UPDATED Jazz Injury Report: *OUT – Lauri Markkanen (illness)
ClutchPoints and FantasyAlarm corroborated his probable status ahead of the Rockets matchup.
Team Context
Keyonte George was listed as questionable with a right ankle sprain, per multiple reports including Yahoo Sports.
The Jazz lost both games during Markkanen’s absence, according to ClutchPoints.
