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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 11

Lauri Markkanen Announces Major Decision

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen looks to have a busy offseason across the next few months. Ahead of EuroBasket 2025, Markkanen has announced he intends to play with the Finnish national team for this summer's tournament.

Orlando Magic News / Blazer's Edge / June 11

Magic Reportedly Willing to Move Quality Assets for an Upgrade

O’Connor and Chris Mannix discuss what Orlando is missing a player not named Simons that they might target. On the latest Kevin O’Connor Show podcast, O’Connor states that he has heard that the Orlando Magic are open to trading Cole Anthony, Jonathan Isaac, and their first-round picks for an upgrade.

Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Wire / June 10

NBA Trade Idea Lands Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen With Lakers

One NBA analyst proposed that the Los Angeles Lakers trade for Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen this offseason. Eddie Bitar of Fadeaway World proposed the following trade idea between the Lakers and Jazz: Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Lauri Markkanen Utah Jazz Receive: Austin Reaves, Rui Hachimura, Jarred Vanderbilt, 2025 No.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 10

NBA Insider Says Two Utah Jazz Stars Are Off the Trade Market

The Utah Jazz have plans to win next season, despite finishing the 2024-25 campaign with the worst record in the NBA. Following a 17-win season, the Jazz still came up short of the first-overall pick.

Lauri Markkanen News / Yardbarker / June 10

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Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 9

Jazz rumors: Bill Simmons hints at Lauri Markkanen’s trade availability

Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz find themselves in an interesting situation this offseason. They are rebuilding through the draft, which had Bill Simmons comment on the star forward’s future with the franchise.

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 9

Three trades the Utah Jazz could make to deal Lauri Markkanen and kickstart their future, including LA Lakers

The Utah Jazz are expected to remain at the bottom of the standings next season, and these three blockbuster trades could change their trajectory. The Utah Jazz, after landing the fifth overall pick despite finishing with the worst record in the league, are expected to remain at the bottom of the NBA standings next season.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Report: Jazz ‘Willing To Hear’ Trade Offers For Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen

According to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, the Utah Jazz are willing to hear trade offers for Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen. The Jazz could be active over the next several weeks.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 9

Detroit Pistons Veteran Open to Recruiting Former NBA All-Star

Coming off a playoff berth, the Detroit Pistons are going to be one of many teams seeking roster upgrades this offseason. As summer gets ready to begin, one key member of the roster is willing to do his part in helping secure more high-end talent.

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / June 9

NBA Pundit Believes Jazz Cornerstone ‘Available’ For Trade

On the latest episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, The Ringer’s Bill Simmons suggests that Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is within the constellation of stars that could be on the move during the summer solstice.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 8

NBA Insider Provides Big Update on Lauri Markkanen Trade Rumors

As the NBA offseason begins to get underway, we've already begun to see a bit of lingering buzz surrounding the Utah Jazz and their chances to trade star forward Lauri Markkanen.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / June 7

Detroit Pistons Acquire Former All-Star in Recent NBA Mock Trade

Heading into this offseason, the Detroit Pistons are a team that many are sure to have their eyes on. Between Cade Cunningham's emergence and their historic turnaround, the franchise is finally in a position to make win-now moves in hopes of climbing the ranks in the Eastern Conference.

Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / June 5

Tim Bontemps on what Utah Jazz record could look like in 2025-26 if they ‘try to win every game’

The Utah Jazz are not expected to turn their fortunes around next season, and there might not be any reason for them to try. The Utah Jazz, after the 2022 season, decided to trade away their duo of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert for future-driven packages of draft picks and young players.

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NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 4

Blockbuster NBA Trade Idea Sends Jazz's Lauri Markkanen to Lakers

The Los Angeles Lakers were projected to compete for the 2025 championship after acquiring Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in February. Pundits

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 3

Austin Ainge: 'Won't see' tanking from Jazz in 2025-26 season

Asked during his introductory press conference on Monday about whether the Jazz intend to continue tanking and manipulating players’ minutes in 2025-26.

Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13

Jazz rumors: Lauri Markkanen to draw trade interest again, but there’s a catch

The Utah Jazz were one of the worst teams in the NBA this season as Will Hardy tried to get his young guys plenty of game experience down the back half of the season.

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / May 13

Jazz Should Trade Lauri Markkanen to Lakers to Get a High Pick

The moment the Dallas Mavericks won the 2025 NBA draft lottery, the floodgates for conspiracy theories opened. The Mavericks made the third-highest jump in terms of moving up in the draft lottery and winning.

NBA News / Houston Rockets on SI / May 7

NBA Trade Rumors: Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen to Rockets?

The Houston Rockets will be looking for ways to upgrade their roster this offseason after being eliminated by the Golden State Warriors in the first round of the playoffs.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / April 18

Lauri Markkanen Open To Staying With Jazz Amid Rebuilding Effort

Lauri Markkanen saw his name as one of the most frequently mentioned in trade rumors last offseason before the Utah Jazz forward chose stability over speculation.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / April 18

Lauri Markkanen hopes to remain in Utah

Lauri Markkanen was one of the top names on the trade market last summer before he decided to renegotiate and extend his contract with the Jazz. Because he waited until August 7 to finalize the agreement, Markkanen was ineligible to be dealt for the entire season, giving him a brief break from trade speculation.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / March 14

Utah Jazz's tanking plan just got more expensive

The Utah Jazz have held numerous players out of games to improve their draft position. That strategy has now cost them more than wins.

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Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / March 12

Jazz fined $100K for holding Lauri Markkanen out of games

The Utah Jazz were fined $100,000 by the NBA on Wednesday for violating the league's Player Participation Policy. The league said the violation involved Lauri Markkanen, who is a star player under terms of the policy.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 4

Lauri Markkanen's rough season continues with clutch misses in Jazz loss

Lauri Markkanen signed a big extension late in the summer to stay with the Utah Jazz long-term. Since then, all of his stats have gotten worse — including his free-throw shooting.

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