Jazz-Wizards Injury Report: Markkanen, Kessler Status Revealed

It’s been a rough stretch for the Utah Jazz lately, but their next matchup against the Washington Wizards presents a golden opportunity for this squad to stamp a W in the books. While the Jazz have been stuck in an underwhelming 1-8 stretch over their past nine games, it doesn’t stack up with the Wizards’ recent abysmal twelve-game losing streak, failing to win a game during February.

These two teams have matched up once during the year, with the Jazz bringing home a win against the Wizards, 123-108, in late January. Now, Utah will look to sweep their season series and avoid being the team to break their extensive twelve-game run.

Both teams unveiled their injury reports ahead of the matchup, with the Jazz showcasing a couple of key names who will ultimately be inactive for Monday:

The Jazz will be without two important pieces in Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler. Lauri is dealing with a right quad contusion, while Walker has suffered from a right foot sprain. Otto Porter’s status also remains foggy with no buyout agreement being announced, but don’t expect to see him suiting up for Utah regardless.