Lauri Markkanen: Set to miss first two preseason games

The rookie left Friday’s practice due to back spasms, and the ailment will keep
him out of action Tuesday in New Orleans and Wednesday in Dallas. Coach Fred
Hoiberg said the team does not believe the issue is a serious concern, and
Markkanen will travel with the team on the two-game trip before potentially
making his NBA debut back home against Milwaukee on Friday.