The Utah Jazz are approaching another season of rebuilding a franchise, searching for an All-Star talent to pair up with Lauri Markkanen. There was some chatter this summer that Utah would be going “Big Game Hunting,” but nothing came to fruition.
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This past summer, Utah Jazz fans couldn't go 30 seconds without hearing or seeing a new Lauri Markkanen trade rumor. The 7-footer was linked throughout the NBA trade rumor mill, with heavy reporting tying him to the Golden State Warriors .
Lauri Markkanen is entering his eighth NBA season as he tries to lead the Utah Jazz back to prominence. He has played for three teams in his first seven seasons and has been involved in three separate trades.
The Utah Jazz NBA preseason schedule is fully underway. The Jazz had a strong start to last season but opted to tank rather than continue to fight for a playoff spot.
One of the biggest storylines during the summer was the link between Utah Jazz big man Lauri Markkanen and the Golden State Warriors. With so many rumors swirling around Markkanen and the Dubs, it seemed as though he was destined to become a Warrior.
The Golden State Warriors were at the forefront of the Lauri Markkanen sweepstakes this summer, but didn’t get a deal done.
Throughout the offseason, the biggest plotline for the Golden State Warriors was their major interest in the Utah Jazz's All-Star Lauri Markkanen. Unfortunately for Warriors fans, the team didn't make a good enough offer to acquire the All-Star.
Utah Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen removed himself from trade discussions, at least until after the season, by signing a five-year, $238 million extension on August 7.
The chatter that multiple franchises were pursuing the Utah Jazz’s best player, Lauri Markkanen, never seemed to die this offseason. However, when the rubber met the road, the Jazz decided to keep Markkanen and extend him through the 2028-29 season, Despite the Jazz's rebuilding, Markkanen appears confident in his future in Salt Lake City.
The Utah Jazz kicked off the preseason with their first game against an NBA opponent, a 122-113 win over the Houston Rockets. It was a tale of two different halves for the Jazz.
The Utah Jazz got back to the grind on Friday night for their first of six preseason games before their regular season opener, kicking things off with a matchup vs.
While it's become clear that those around the league have pinned the Utah Jazz to be among one of the worst teams in the NBA across the 2024-25 season, that sentiment was made abundantly clear within the newest batch of power rankings ahead of this week's looming preseason.
Lauri Markkanen’s future with the Utah Jazz is set after he signed a huge five-year, $238 million extension, securing his role as the franchise's centerpiece.
As we patiently wait for the Utah Jazz's looming regular season debut, it makes for a perfect time to take a peek at how this roster is positioned for the year ahead, along with what the expectations could be for each member of their rotation for 2024-25.
The Northwest Division has the potential to be one of the most competitive in the NBA for the 2024-25 season. It includes the three best teams from last season, the Oklahoma City Thunder, Denver Nuggets, and Minnesota Timberwolves, along with two rebuilding teams in the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail Blazers.
Zach LaVine is one of the most exciting players in the NBA. However, the former UCLA star is coming off a season where he appeared in just 25 games. LaVine finished the year with averages of 19.5 points, 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists per contest while shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.9% from the three-point range.
This offseason, the Utah Jazz and star Lauri Markkanen agreed to a four-year, $195.8 million contract. This contract will run through the 2028-29 season.
Lauri Markkanen‘s offseason fate seemed uncertain all the way up to August 7, and the one-time addressed all the summer speculation as well as him ultimately staying in Utah.
According to NBA reporter Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Lauri Markkanen‘s true availability was a “mirage.” The Utah Jazz always intended to keep Markkanen despite having trade talks with the Golden State Warriors, San Antonio Spurs and Sacramento Kings. “But it never reached that stage, team sources said.
Lauri Markkanen is laughing all the way to the bank. The new owner of a five-year, $238 million extension with the Utah Jazz, Markkanen has blossomed into an All-Star and the centerpiece of his franchise.
The official details on Lauri Markkanen‘s new renegotiated and extended contract with the Jazz are in.
Lauri Markkanen isn't going anywhere.
Star forward Lauri Markkanen and the Jazz are expected to finalize an agreement on a contract renegotiation and a long-term extension.
It sounds like Markkanen will be quite deliberate in his signing of an extension with the Jazz with a very specific goal in mind.
The Golden State Warriors have pursued Lauri Markkanen for most of the offseason, but it appears they remain far apart with the Jazz on any potential deal.
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