Tag: Lauri Markkanen
Lauri Markkanen praises Matas Buzelis: “I think he’s going to be good”
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen believes Chicago Bulls rookie Matas Buzelis has a promising future in the NBA. "As a rookie, you’ve always got some...
Jazz assured Markkanen of quick contention with extension
Last August, the Utah Jazz secured Lauri Markkanen with a four-year, $220 million contract extension, reportedly with a mutual understanding that the team would...
Markkanen leads Jazz past Lakers with 32-point performance
Lauri Markkanen scored 32 points and recorded a season-high three steals to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-119 victory over the Los Angeles...
Sexton, George, Markkanen propel Jazz to win over Pistons
The Utah Jazz earned a hard-fought 126-119 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night, powered by strong performances from Collin Sexton, Keyonte George,...
Lauri Markkanen exits with left knee injury
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was forced to leave Tuesday night’s game against the San Antonio Spurs after suffering what appeared to be a...
Jazz modify Markkanen’s role for versatility
The Utah Jazz have adjusted their approach to how they utilize power forward Lauri Markkanen, notes Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Earlier...
Lauri Markkanen drops 34 points as Jazz stun Knicks
Lauri Markkanen’s 34-point performance propelled the Utah Jazz to a 121-106 victory over the New York Knicks, snapping a four-game losing streak. The Jazz,...
Markkanen opts out of Starting 5 to avoid distractions
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen received an invitation to join Netflix's Starting 5, a series offering fans an inside look into the day-to-day lives...
Lauri Markkanen felt valued and comfortable staying in Utah
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen recently sat down for an interview with The Stein Line where he opened up about various topics, including the...
Keyonte George: I don’t want to go through another season like 2023-24, so I’ve...
Utah Jazz sophomore Keyonte George understands that playing heavy minutes comes with a lot of responsibility. (via Utah Jazz): “I can definitely pinpoint a time, the...
Lauri Markkanen believes in Jazz’s direction despite trade rumors
Lauri Markkanen's future was unclear until August 7, when he signed a renegotiated contract extension with the Jazz worth an additional $220MM, running through...
Jazz shifted focus to young core, extending Markkanen’s contract
When last season ended, the Utah Jazz were prepared to go 'big game hunting' this offseason per CEO Danny Ainge. The expectation was that...
Patrick Beverley names NBA’s top 5 power forwards
Patrick Beverley, now playing for Hapoel Tel-Aviv, recently ranked the NBA’s top five power forwards on his podcast, Pat Bev Pod. His list included former...
Lauri Markkanen: Getting traded to the Jazz before EuroBasket changed my mindset
Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen says that a major switch flipped for him after getting traded from the Cleveland Cavaliers back in 2022 right...
Lauri Markkanen reacts to massive extension with Jazz
Lauri Markkanen has expressed his excitement following his $238 million extension with the Utah Jazz. The new deal includes $220 million in fresh money over...
