Lauri Markkanen suffered two nondisplaced fractures in his right hand during Friday’s game against Dallas and will be reevaluated in four weeks, the Jazz announced (via Twitter).

Injuries have been a persistent problem for the former All-Star forward, who has been limited to 66, 55, 47 and 42 games in his first four seasons with Utah. The latest ailment was originally diagnosed as a sprained wrist that forced him to sit out the last two games.

Through eight games this season, Markkanen is averaging 18.0 points, 6.8 rebounds and 2.0 assists in 30.9 minutes per night. He’s shooting a career-low 38.9% from the field, but is connecting at 39.7% from three-point range.

The Jazz believed that a healthier Markkanen, combined with Jaren Jackson Jr. and other roster additions, would help them return to contention in the West after four years of rebuilding. However, Jackson is currently sidelined for six to eight weeks with a torn MCL and the team is off a 1-10 start.

Markkanen, who is making $46.1MM this season, will be extension eligible next summer. He’s under contract for $49.8MM in 2027/28 and $53.5MM in 2028/29 and will become a free agent that summer if he doesn’t reach a new deal.

Utah may have to decide rather quickly whether this season can be salvaged or if trading away some of the team’s veterans is a better strategy. Players who might be in demand include Jusuf Nurkic, Josh Okogie, Jaxson Hayes, Mo Bamba, Tony Bradley and Svi Mykhailiuk.