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Utah Jazz News: Lauri Markkanen Injury, New Player Signings And Releases

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ORLANDO, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 07: Jaren Jackson Jr. and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz looks on against the Orlando Magic during the second half at Kia Center on February 07, 2026 in Orlando, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Rich Storry/Getty Images) | Getty Images

The Utah Jazz are closing in on the end of the final tanking season of what has been an up-and-down rebuild. With just 12 games left, the Utah Jazz have some interesting injuries to deal with as well as a few new signings and releases.

Lauri Markkanen injury update

According to Sarah Todd, Lauri Markkanen will be re-evaluated in two weeks.

Jazz's Lauri Markkanen wasn't on the most recent road trip (neither was Keyonte George). Markkanen has been out since 2/26. The latest is that he will again be re-evaluated in two weeks. That technically puts us ahead of the end of the season…but we'll see.

— Sarah Todd (@NBASarah) March 20, 2026

Two weeks would be with a few games left in the season, and it’s not likely the Jazz want to risk Markkanen for meaningless games, nor do they want any unnecessary wins to finish the season. They’re already struggling enough to lose games with Ace Bailey and Cody Williams finding their stride.

Utah Jazz sign Kennedy Chandler to 10-day contract

According to Shams Charania, the Jazz have signed the G-League assist leader, Kennedy Chandler.

The Utah Jazz are signing NBA G League assists leader Kennedy Chandler to a 10-day contract out of the NBA G League, agent Ryan Davis of WME Basketball tells ESPN. Chandler returns to the NBA after playing his 2022-23 rookie campaign in Memphis as a second-round pick.

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) March 20, 2026

In the 2025-26 G-League season, Chandler has averaged 15.3 points, 8.9 assists, and 2.6 rebounds in 33.9 minutes per game. He’s 23 years old and stands 6’0” with a 6’5.25” wingspan. That size will likely be the thing that holds him back, but you never know, Chandler could potentially impress the Jazz with these few games left.

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