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Insider Reveals Timeline for Utah Jazz's Kevin Love Buyout

It looks like the Utah Jazz and Kevin Love could be agreeing to a contract buyout in the very near future. According to Sam Amico of Hoops Wire, after speculation has connected Love and the Jazz to a buyout across this offseason, the expectation is that a buyout could officially be reached in the next two weeks.

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Lauri Markkanen, Finland advance to EuroBasket semifinals

The Finnish national team will compete in the EuroBasket semifinals for the first time in the history of the competition after defeating Georgia by a score of 93-79 in the quarterfinals on Wednesday.

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Brice Sensabaugh News / SLC Dunk / September 10

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Who is Miikka Muurinen of Finland?

With the success of Lauri Markkanen and Finland in Eurobasket, there’s another rising star gaining a lot of spotlight, Miikka Muurinen. But who is he? Well, he might be the next best European prospect coming to the NBA.

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Predicting an All-Star Season for Lauri Markkanen, NBA Insiders Discuss Biggest Question Surrounding Him

Not many players in the EuroBasket 2025 have been as impressive as Lauri Markkanen. The Utah Jazz star has dominated in the tournament, showing signs of his All-Star self from the 2022-23 NBA season, something that he’s been lacking in the last two NBA seasons.

Kevin Love News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 9

3 Best Landing Spots for Kevin Love After Expected Utah Jazz Buyout

Just under two months away from the NBA season tipping off, and Kevin Love remains on the Utah Jazz roster after his three-team deal from the Miami Heat earlier this summer, still without a buyout or trade in place.

Kevin Love News / Larry Brown Sports / September 8

Notable update emerges on Kevin Love’s future

Kevin Love may soon be getting his freedom. The five-time NBA All-Star big man Love is expected to be bought out or traded by the Utah Jazz soon, Sam Amico of Hoops Wire reported on Monday.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 9

Utah Jazz's Will Hardy Dealt Brutal Coach of the Year Odds

It's no secret that the consensus surrounding the Utah Jazz is pretty low ahead of next NBA season. This Jazz roster is young, has shipped off multiple tenured veterans over the course of the summer, and seems primed to lose a good amount of games once next season gets rolling in October, as they sit in a challenging Western Conference.

Kevin Love News / Athlon Sports / September 8

3 Potential Landing Spots for Kevin Love Amid Jazz Buyout Rumors

The start of the 2025-26 NBA season is a little over a month away and rumors have continued to swirl around many players as teams begin to prepare for training camp.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / September 8

Jazz Expected to Buy Out Former Cavaliers' Champion Before Start of 2025-26 NBA Season: Report

It was another disappointing season last year for the Utah Jazz as they finished with a 17-65 record, which was the worst in the NBA. For the Jazz, they have failed to make the playoffs since the 2021-22 season as they continue to go through a rebuild.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / September 8

Lauri Markkanen is proving critics wrong with EuroBasket run, Nikola Jokic and Serbia upset made things clear

Lauri Markkanen is reminding a lot of fans how great he is with his EuroBasket performances, but he’s also pushing back on a popular narrative. Lauri Markkanen has struggled to put on the type of performances he did during the 2022-23 NBA season, where he earned his first All-Star nomination.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / September 7

Did Bleacher Report get the Utah Jazz’s Mt. Rushmore right?

In August, Bleacher Report came out with an article listing every NBA team’s “Mt. Rushmore” of the 21st century. The four best and most iconic players from each franchise.

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Kevin Love News / Hoops Wire / September 7

Jazz still expected to trade or buy out Kevin Love before season

Kevin Love was part of the July 7 trade that sent Norman Powell to the Heat and John Collins to the Clippers, landing him in Utah on an expiring $4.15 million contract.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / September 7

Kevin Love reportedly unlikely to open season with Jazz

On July 7, veteran forward/center Kevin Love was traded to the Utah Jazz in the three-team deal that sent Norman Powell to the Miami Heat and John Collins to the Los Angeles Clippers.

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Lauri Markkanen News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 7

Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen Has Shot at History in EuroBasket

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen and Finland have officially discovered their matchup on the horizon in this year's EuroBasket quarter-finals: they'll be facing Georgia.

NBA News / Yardbarker / September 7

Five standout players from first EuroBasket knockout games

The first four games of the Round of 16 knockout phase at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 are in the books, and there were several standout performances.

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Nikola Jokic, Serbia eliminated by Finland, Lauri Markkanen in upset

Turkey, Germany both advance to the EuroBasket quarterfinals

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / September 6

Nikola Jokic, Serbia eliminated by Lauri Markkanen, Finland in stunning upset

Jokic delivered 33 points and eight rebounds, but Serbia was no match for Lauri Markkanen and Finland.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / September 6

Utah Jazz G League Affiliate Reveals 2025-26 Schedule

The next NBA regular season is still a couple of months away from transpiring, and the same can be said for the upcoming G League season, which officially kicks off a couple of weeks following the start of the new NBA campaign.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 2

Utah Jazz 2025-26 season predictions after NBA schedule release

The Utah Jazz are entering the 2025-26 season with heavy baggage from one of the darkest stretches in franchise history. Last year’s 17-65 finish wasn’t just their worst record ever; it was a sharp reminder of how quickly the bottom can fall out of a rebuild.

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