Head coach Will Hardy turned to an unconventional option to defend Denver’s Nikola Jokic in Monday’s game against Denver.

NBA Commissioner Adam Silver now appears intent on verifying the Jazz’s latest injury report after Markkanen reportedly suffered a right ankle and hip issue in practice on Wednesday. He is scheduled to undergo an MRI on Thursday, and Tony Jones of The Athletic reported that the league is sending independent doctors to evaluate the injury.

If the Jazz are punished for tanking, it will not be the first time the NBA has penalized them in an attempt to stymie certain practices.

The NBA will be evaluating the MRI results for Jazz star Lauri Markkanen, but there is a catch with the recent news.

The Utah Jazz face scrutiny over tanking tactics, compounded by a potential injury to star Lauri Markkanen. Following an NBA fine for deliberate player rest, Markkanen's MRI for ankle and hip issues raises concerns.

The Utah Jazz announced an update on Kevin Love's status for Monday's game against the Denver Nuggets (at home).

The Utah Jazz, they have been legitimately plagued by injuries. Now, another player will undergo another season-ending procedure.

The Utah Jazz have shared a Lauri Markkanen update that the NBA league office was closely monitoring.

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