Lauri Markkanen Out 2 To 4 Weeks With Shoulder Sprain

Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen will miss two to four weeks with a sprained right shoulder, the team announced on its website. Markkanen underwent an MRI that showed a sprain to the acromioclavicular joint, which is located at the top of the shoulder.

Markkanen suffered the injury in the first quarter of Friday’s game against Orlando when he collided with Gary Clark on a drive to the basket. He tried to play through it, but left the game for good in the third quarter.

Markkanen, 23, was off to a career-best start, averaging 19.1 points and 6.1 rebounds through 14 games. His shooting numbers have improved significantly from a year ago — 51.4% from the field and 39.6% from 3-point range after posting 42.5% and 34.4% in 2019/20.

He will be eligible for restricted free agency this summer after the Bulls opted not to give him a contract extension before the season began.

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