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Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen out vs. Mavericks due to illness

The Utah Jazz are set to take on the Dallas Mavericks on Thursday in an away game set to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EST. However, it sounds like Utah will be without one of its star players, Lauri Markkanen, as he’s already been ruled out.

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Jazz's Keyonte George Weighs In on Donovan Mitchell Comparisons

The Utah Jazz might have their best guard in the building since Donovan Mitchell's tenure in their third-year breakout star, Keyonte George, who, through

Cooper Flagg News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 15

Utah Jazz Might Face Dallas Mavericks Without Cooper Flagg

The Utah Jazz could be up against the Dallas Mavericks without one of their top stars in Cooper Flagg. During the Mavericks' latest game against the Denver Nuggets, Flagg went down with what was deemed a left ankle sprain to eventually take him out of the action for the rest of the night after 15 minutes.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 15

Jazz's Will Hardy Reacts to Brice Sensabaugh's 43-Point Explosion

The Utah Jazz, despite the disheartening results of a narrow 126-128 road loss to the Chicago Bulls that came down to a last-second miss from Keyonte George, had a far from poor night to watch the Jazz take the floor, thanks to the electric scoring night seen from third-year wing Brice Sensabaugh.

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Brice Sensabaugh heating up as Jazz open 2-game set vs. Mavs

The Mavericks will face the Utah Jazz on Thursday night in the first of two consecutive games in Dallas between the Western Conference foes. The two-game set is part of a five-game road swing for Utah, which lost 128-126 at Chicago on Wednesday.

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The biggest 'what if' moment for every NBA franchise

It's hard for everything to go right in the NBA, whether that's due to managerial decisions, bad luck with injuries, or other factors. In league history, there are some moments that stand out, moments that could have gone in a completely different direction and drastically changed the league.

Brice Sensabaugh News / SLC Dunk / January 15

Utah Jazz vs Chicago Bulls recap and final score: Brice Sensabaugh blows up!

The Utah Jazz manufactured a perfect outcome against the Chicago Bulls in their 128-126 loss. The Chicago Bulls were without Josh Giddey and were playing on the back end of a back-to-back.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Unheralded Jazz player pulls off insane scoring feat last done by Deron Williams

The Utah Jazz fell short against the Chicago Bulls, 128-126, at United Center on Wednesday, with Nikola Vucevic sinking the game-winning basket. The Jazz still had a chance to grab the victory, but Keyonte George missed his three-point attempt.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / January 14

Utah Jazz player grades from a near miss out in Chicago

The Utah Jazz couldn’t get it done against the Bulls in Chicago. And to make matters worse, I’m here to announce that school is back in session. On Brice Sensabaugh’s career night, Utah wasn’t able to finish the job and steal what would have been their second-straight W.

Ace Bailey News / NBA on ClutchPoints / January 14

Jazz’s Ace Bailey throws it down for alley-oop slam vs. Bulls

The Utah Jazz looked to remain in the win column as they visited the Chicago Bulls at United Center on Wednesday. The Jazz upset the Cleveland Cavaliers, 123-112, at Rocket Arena on Monday, and they want to build on it with another victory.

Jusuf Nurkic News / The Lead / January 14

Is Jusuf Nurkic the Veteran the Young Jazz Core Needs?

When news came down the NBA pipeline that Jusuf Nurkic was traded to the Utah Jazz, some fans were slightly apprehensive of the deal. Before his time in Utah, Nurkic unfairly earned a reputation as a locker-room problem.

Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / January 14

Jazz Announce Update on Lauri Markkanen Before Bulls Game

The Utah Jazz will be without their top star for their second of two meetings for the season against the Chicago Bulls, as the team has just ruled out Lauri Markkanen leading up to tip-off.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 14

Jazz chase strong defensive performance vs. Bulls

The Utah Jazz were left with both resentment and resolve after suffering the worst loss in club history. The Jazz hope to keep channeling the latter during Wednesday night's visit to the Chicago Bulls.

Keyonte George News / Hardwood Heroics / January 13

'I’m Excited to See His Progress' – Former Utah Jazz Star Drops Powerful NBA All-Star Endorsement for Keyonte George

Keyonte George is enjoying a career year with the Utah Jazz, earning himself some praise from his colleagues, including Donovan Mitchell, who was once the team’s up-and-coming star.

Keyonte George News / Total Apex Sports / January 13

Utah Jazz Turn Up the Volume As Keyonte George Torches the Cavaliers

In a performance that felt less like a basketball game and more like a statement, the Jazz secured a massive 123-112 victory, led by a scorching-hot Keyonte George.

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Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen shares immediate reaction to Cavs upset

The Utah Jazz were coming off such an embarrassing defeat over the weekend — a 55-point loss to the Charlotte Hornets — but many people forget that they were without their best player in Lauri Markkanen, who’s been shuffled in and out of the lineup due to load management.

NBA News / Field Level Media / January 12

Jazz bounce back from blowout, rally past Cavaliers

Keyonte George collected 32 points and nine assists and Lauri Markkanen had 28 points and 12 rebounds as the visiting Utah Jazz rallied past the Cleveland Cavaliers 123-112 on Monday night, bouncing back from a 55-point loss in their previous game.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen, Hornets’ LaMelo Ball likely to stay put past trade deadline

Two young standouts are expected to remain with their current teams through the Feb. 5 trade deadline, league sources told Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / January 12

Cavs looking to build on recent play against defenseless Jazz

The Cavaliers looked like a team that learned something. Last time out, they ran past the Timberwolves by a 146-134 count and moved to 22-18, answering many of the questions raised in the previous loss to Minnesota.

Brice Sensabaugh News / Hoops Rumors / January 2

Jazz’s Sensabaugh Discusses Development, Offseason, More

Brice Sensabaugh was viewed as something of a tweener ahead of the 2023 draft. He played power forward in his lone college season at Ohio State, but at 6’6″, he has the height of a wing, his primary position since he was selected 28th overall by the Jazz a few years ago.