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Markkanen

Despite shooting 42.6% from the field, Markkanen has provided top 40 per-game value in 9-cat formats over the past two weeks. He remains well off his Yahoo ADP (30) regarding season-long value, but things may be looking up for fantasy managers who have the Jazz star rostered. Markkanen and the Jazz play four games during Week 10, beginning with the Nuggets on Monday.

Markkanen has scored 21 points or more in four straight games, and he’s starting to turn things around after getting off to a slow start to the season. Over the past two weeks, the Jazz forward has provided 2nd-round value in 9-cat formats, slightly better than his Yahoo ADP (30). The recent run has edged Markkanen closer to the top 50, which is excellent news for those who have him rostered.

It was another subpar shooting night for Markkanen, which has been the norm for him this season. However, he was still able to extend his 20-point streak to three straight games. Markkanen has been one of the more disappointing players in fantasy basketball, and field goal percentage has been one of the main issues. Barring a change of scenery at the trade deadline, Markkanen will continue to be the focal point of the offense in Utah. The shots will continue to be there for him, so hopefully he’ll get them to start falling like he did over the last two seasons.

In what was a relatively low-scoring game, Markkanen’s 21 points were a game-high. He got there on volume as he made just 8-of-21 field goal attempts and 3-of-13 attempts from behind the 3-point line. Markkanen hasn’t lived up to preseason expectations for fantasy managers, but he can still put up at least solid numbers with this level of volume.

Markkanen finished Thursday’s win with his second double-double of the season, with the first being recorded on November 17. While the production has disappointed fantasy managers, the Jazz forward provides 6th-round value in 9-cat formats. With Utah continuing its road trip in Brooklyn on Saturday, Markkanen could establish positive momentum concerning his production.

Well, at least Markkanen produced a respectable field goal percentage on Monday. This was a night to forget for him and the Jazz, as they were blitzed early by James Harden and the Clippers. With the game being a blowout, Markkanen only played 25 minutes, limiting his production. Games against the Pistons (Thursday) and Nets (Saturday) should be more competitive, which would be good news for fantasy managers expecting more production from Markkanen.

Markkanen was upgraded to probable earlier in the day, so his official availability doesn’t come as a surprise. He finished with just eight points in Sunday’s blowout loss to the Kings and will look to bounce back in this game.

Markkanen appeared in Utah’s last game, though he’s missed two of the last six. Clarkson has missed seven in a row, but he’s poised to return. Markkanen should be expected to handle a typical workload, though Clarkson could see a lighter workload after such a long layoff.

Svi Mykhailiuk filled Markkanen’s starting spot last Friday, but Mykhailiuk has been ruled out for this game already. Brice Sensabaugh or Johnny Juzang would likely be next in line to fill the starting spot if Markkanen can’t suit up for this game.

Markanen missed Friday’s game but is back in the starting lineup Sunday against Sacramento. Svi Mykhailiuk will head back to the bench. Keyonte George, Collin Sexton, John Collins, and Walker Kessler complete the Jazz starting five.