Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen suffered two nondisplaced fractures in his right hand and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the team announced Wednesday.
Markkanen was injured during Friday’s game against the Mavericks. The injury was initially described as a sprained wrist, and he missed Utah’s next two games.
The announcement adds to the difficulties for the Jazz, who have opened the season 1-10. Fellow frontcourt starter Jaren Jackson Jr. is also sidelined after suffering a torn MCL, with an initial recovery timeline of six to eight weeks.
Markkanen, 29, is averaging 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in eight games this season. He is shooting 38.9% from the field and 39.7% from 3-point range.
Availability has been an ongoing concern. As Arthur Hill of Hoops Rumors noted, Markkanen appeared in 66, 55, 47 and 42 games during his first four seasons with Utah.
The Jazz have not announced a return date. The four-week timeline is for his next evaluation.
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