Pelicans forward Zion Williamson has another potential injury to deal with after leaving New Orleans’ game at Utah in the second quarter.

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.

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.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Saddiq Bey scored 24 points as New Orleans beat the Jazz 115-105 on Saturday night to complete a two-game sweep in Utah after Pelicans star Zion Williamson left the game with an ankle injury.

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

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.

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

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