News about Lauri Markkanen

Lauri Markkanen: Keyonte has matured a lot, and that helps on the court

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen was extremely impressed with Keyonte George’s improved maturity level during 2025-26 (averaged 23.6 PPG/3.7 RPG/6.1 APG/3.1 TOV/1.1 SPG/0.3 BPG/2.2...

Lauri Markkanen to undergo MRI after practice injury

Lauri Markkanen suffered an injury during practice on Wednesday, according to Kevin Reynolds of The Salt Lake Tribune, and the Utah Jazz forward will...

Collier posts 22 assists as short-handed Jazz defeat Pacers

The Utah Jazz secured a 131-122 road win over the Indiana Pacers on Tuesday at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, despite having only seven available players after...

Jazz unlikely to trade Lauri Markkanen

The Utah Jazz are not anticipated to make any significant moves ahead of the trade deadline, according to Andy Larson of the Salt Lake...

Lauri Markkanen set to return

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, who has been sidelined for the past seven games due to an illness, returned to practice on Monday and is...

Markkanen scores 33 points as Jazz edge Mavericks

Lauri Markkanen poured in 33 points and grabbed seven rebounds to lead the Utah Jazz to a 116-114 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on...

Markkanen, George power Jazz past Spurs

Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and Keyonte George added 28 to lead the Utah Jazz (12-19) to a 127-114 victory over the San Antonio...

George, Markkanen combine for 61 points as Jazz edge Pistons in thriller

Keyonte George scored 31 points, including a game-winning floater with 2.1 seconds remaining, to lift the Utah Jazz (11-19) past the Detroit Pistons (24-7)...

Lauri Markkanen likely out again with groin issue

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen appears headed toward another absence, as he is officially listed as doubtful for Saturday’s game against Orlando while managing...

Lauri Markkanen lauds team effort and Keyonte George after Jazz OT win over Mavericks

Lauri Markkanen praised Utah Jazz teammates for their contributions in Monday’s 140-133 overtime win against the Dallas Mavericks. “I try to affect the game...

Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen power Jazz past Mavericks in overtime thriller

Keyonte George and Lauri Markkanen combined for 70 points as the Utah Jazz outlasted the Dallas Mavericks 140-133 in overtime Monday night at Delta...

Jazz commit to Lauri Markkanen amid strong trade interest

Utah Jazz are determined to build around Lauri Markkanen despite widespread trade interest across the league, according to NBA insider Michael Scotto. During Sunday appearance...

Markkanen and George power Jazz past Rockets in high-scoring showdown

Lauri Markkanen scored 29 points and Keyonte George added 28 to lead the Utah Jazz to a 133-125 win over the Houston Rockets on...

Will Utah keep Lauri Markkanen? Inside Jazz’s shifting stance ahead of trade season

Lauri Markkanen’s future in Utah has become one of the league’s most-watched questions, but league-wide expectations are moving toward the same conclusion: the Jazz...