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West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Mavericks, Cooper Flagg, Lakers

It took 27 years for the Jazz to have another 50-point scorer, but Lauri Markkanen finally broke through. Markkanen poured in a career-high 51 points in Utah’s 138-134 overtime win against the Suns, becoming the first Jazz player since Karl Malone in 1998 to hit the mark.

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Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns: recap and final score

In easily the craziest game of the season so far, the Utah Jazz pulled out a close win against the Phoenix Suns in overtime 138-134. The story of the game was Lauri Markkanen, who scored 51.

Lauri Markkanen News / Field Level Media / October 28

Lauri Markkanen scores 51 as Jazz edge Suns in OT

Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points with 14 rebounds to carry the Utah Jazz to a 138-134 overtime victory over the visiting Phoenix Suns on Monday night in Salt Lake City.

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The 'Most 6-three-pointer NBA games' quiz

How many of the NBA players to make at least six three-pointers in a game on 35 or more occasions can you name in five minutes?

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The 25 most notable one-time NBA All-Stars

The all-time list of NBA All-Stars is obviously long, and notably distinguished. However, there are some players — for various reasons — who the casual, or even most-dedicated, NBA fans can't recall having earned All-Star nods.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 27

3 Utah Jazz Storylines to Watch During Second Week of NBA Season

After a 1-1 start to the new NBA season, the Utah Jazz have an intriguing second week of action on the schedule ahead with a bundle of eye-catching storylines bound to unravel.

Ace Bailey News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 27

Walt Clayton Jr. Has Surprising Takeaway From First Utah Jazz Game

The Utah Jazz, in the first two games of their 2025-26 NBA season thus far, have gotten an early glimpse of what to expect from their pair of rookie talents in Ace Bailey and Walt Clayton Jr.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 27

Utah Jazz's Ace Bailey Sets Clear Goal for Rookie Season

For the 2025-26 season ahead, all eyes for the Utah Jazz will be focused on fifth-overall pick Ace Bailey across his first year in the mix with his new NBA squad, seeing just what he could have in store for his debut campaign in the pros.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 26

What Socrates could teach the Utah Jazz

The Utah Jazz have been in flux since the Rudy Gobert and Donovan Mitchell trades. Last season, finally, it felt like the Jazz understood how important it is to find talent in the draft to succeed in a rebuild.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 26

3 Biggest Surprises From Utah Jazz’s First Two Games

The Utah Jazz, through two games of the 2025-26 NBA season, have showed some early promise through their 1-1 start for what could lie ahead not only this year, but for the future ahead.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / October 26

NBA Reacts: What Jazz player do fans think will be traded?

It’s already been a crazy season so far for the Utah Jazz with a surprise win against the Clippers and then a tough loss against the Kings. It’s not clear

Will Hardy News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 25

Will Hardy Had Clear Message to Utah Jazz Amid NBA Gambling Headlines

Over the past few days of the NBA season, the league has been hit with some wild headlines in the form of a federal-level gambling scandal that's left Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups at the center of national news and arrested amid ongoing investigations.

Isaiah Collier News / The Lead / October 24

Isaiah Collier’s Role in Utah Jazz’s Future Plans

The 2025-26 season is almost here, and Utah has just opened its year against the Los Angeles Clippers on October 22. The rebuild is still in motion, but the front office and coaching staff continue to focus on one question.

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Damian Lillard rips NBA star for mocking gambling arrests

Damian Lillard lashes out at NBA star for mocking gambling arrests

Damian Lillard did not appreciate Kevin Love making light of a serious situation.

Blazers interim coach could be their long-term answer

NBA opening week overshadowed by arrests connected to alleged illegal gambling

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Jazz out to build on strong opener, ruin Kings' home opener

The Utah Jazz will be riding the momentum of one of opening night's biggest surprises when they go for a second straight win at the expense of the host Sacramento Kings on Friday night.

NBA News / Stadium Rant / October 23

LA Clippers Aging Lineup Fizzled Out Against Utah Jazz In Season Opener

The Los Angeles Clippers looked their age on the court against the young Utah Jazz. The oldest team in the league, with an average player age of 30.7 on its roster, couldn’t keep up against Utah’s younger and faster roster.

Ace Bailey News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Jazz Teammates are Impressed With Ace Bailey Amid Criticism

Before he was even drafted, people did not have a good perspective on Ace Bailey. They knew he was undeniably talented, but Bailey apparently had "attitude problems" because he refused to work out with other teams.

Keyonte George News / EasySportz / October 23

Keyonte George’s Year 3 Breakout Starts With Jazz Season-Opening Win

Utah’s young guard showed control, composure and leadership in the opener — proof he’s ready to take the next step. The Utah Jazz opened the 2025-26 season with a commanding 129-108 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers, and third-year guard Keyonte George set the tone.

NBA News / Field Level Media / October 23

Jazz build 37-point lead in opener, crush Clippers

Three Utah Jazz players scored at least 20 points in a season-opening 129-108 rout of the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night in Salt Lake City. Walker Kessler led the Jazz with 22 points, nine rebounds, four assists and four blocks, while Lauri Markkanen and Brice Sensabaugh each netted 20 points.

Walker Kessler News / Fastbreak on SI / October 23

Utah Jazz Veteran’s Future NBA Free Agency Stock Climbs vs Clippers

When the NBA’s rookie-scale extension deadline passed earlier this week, the Utah Jazz didn’t have any new terms agreed to with the veteran center, Walker Kessler.