Lauri Markkanen Injury Status & Updates - NBA

Latest Injury Status

day-to-day

Markkanen is sitting out an exhibition game with some minor neck soreness, but he should be able to get back out there for Monday's preseason game against the Spurs. Ace Bailey will have a chance to start sans Markkanen, and there will be more minutes available for Svi Mykhailiuk.

Injury Details

Body Part

Neck

Location

Head

Side

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Expected Return

Oct 12, 2026

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Lauri Markkanen Injury History

October 11, 2026

day-to-day • Neck

Soreness

Markkanen won't play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Nuggets due to neck soreness.

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