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NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / September 18
Jazz hand out massive $157.5 million extension to key player
The Utah Jazz had some money to spend after All-Star center Walker Kessler was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. On Friday, the Jazz agreed to a massive deal with guard Keyonte George, giving him a five-year extension worth $157.5 million.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / August 28
5 Years Ago Today, Cavs Planted the First Donovan Mitchell Trade Seed
Following a disappointing finish to the 2020-21 season, the Cavs decided it was time to make some changes. They did a fantastic job in the draft with landing Evan Mobley with the #3 pick.
Utah Jazz News / Fadeaway World / August 27
Lauri Markkanen Projected To Hit Trade Market To Open Bigger Roles For Jazz’s Young Players
Lauri Markkanen could once again become a major player in the trade market, with Bleacher Report’s Greg Swartz arguing that the Utah Jazz should consider moving their star forward to create bigger opportunities for their young core.
The 'NBA Playoff scoring record by team' quiz
How many of the players to rack up the most points in one playoff run for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 26
Ranking Each Utah Jazz Star's Chances to Get an All-Star Nod
The Utah Jazz haven't had an All-Star on their roster since 2023 when the events were held in Salt Lake City. The last time the Jazz did get that All-Star
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / July 7
Donovan Mitchell makes a blockbuster call on his future with the Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell will be a Cavalier for many more years to come. The Cleveland Cavaliers’ star shooting guard has agreed to a massive extension contract with the Eastern Conference team, according to Shams Charania of ESPN.
Charlotte Hornets News / Charlotte Hornets on SI / May 25
Crafting the Perfect Hornets Trades for Aaron Gordon and Lauri Markkanen
One thing became clear at the end of the season for the Charlotte Hornets: they need more size in the frontcourt. The combination of Moussa Diabaté and Miles Bridges combines shooting with offensive rebounding, but it leaves them seriously undersized.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 29
Jazz Lauri Markkanen Trade a Pipe Dream Despite Pistons Buzz
It's that time of the NBA calendar when the Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen get wrapped up in some offseason trade chatter, regardless of whether or not that trade is truly in the realm of possibilities.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 20
How Will the NBA Offseason Look for Utah Jazz's Lauri Markkanen?
It looks like Lauri Markkanen already has a plan in place for how the next few months of his offseason will go while away from the Utah Jazz. And compared to some of his past summers while being with the Jazz, things don't appear to be looking much different from the norm.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 19
Utah Jazz F Lauri Markkanen Ranks Second in Ugly NBA Stat
While Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has lifted his game up to be one of the NBA's most potent offensive threats, those statistical highlights have still come without one coveted goal through eight career seasons in the league: a playoff appearance.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 18
Lauri Markkanen Gives Honest Response on Utah Jazz's Playoff Chances
The Utah Jazz head into next season with some high expectations, both inside the building and out. The roster will be fully healthy compared to this year, where they were ravaged with injuries up and down the rotation.
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / April 16
Lauri Markkanen Weighs In on Jazz Bringing Back Kevin Love, Nurkic
Two of the top names on the Utah Jazz slated to hit this summer's NBA free agent market—when removing restricted free agent Walker Kessler from the equation—are none other than veteran big men Jusuf Nurkic and Kevin Love.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / March 20
Utah Jazz Could Shut Down Lauri Markkanen for Season
It looks like there's a chance the Utah Jazz could be without Lauri Markkanen for the remainder of the 2025-26 season. Markkanen, the Jazz's star forward who's been in the midst of a career-best season when he's been on the floor this year, has been out since the end of February with a hip injury he sustained in one of Utah's team practices.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / February 27
Lauri Markkanen out with hip issue as Jazz stay the course
The Jazz may have just gotten another reason to slow this thing down. Lauri Markkanen has been diagnosed with a right hip impingement and will be reevaluated in two weeks, per Shams Charania of ESPN.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / February 26
Lauri Markkanen Out At Least Two Weeks Due To Hip Injury
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been diagnosed with a right hip impingement following an MRI and will be reevaluated in two weeks, sources tell Shams Charania of ESPN (Twitter link).
Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / February 26
Jazz F Lauri Markkanen (hip, ankle) out vs. Pelicans
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the visiting New Orleans Pelicans due to a right hip impingement and a right ankle sprain.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / February 25
Jazz's Lauri Markkanen injured in practice, will undergo MRI
Lauri Markkanen suffered an injury in practice on Wednesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12
NBA commissioner dropping the hammer on tanking teams sends a message to rest of league
The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers found creative ways to get around the NBA's anti-tanking rules. Commissioner Adam Silver levied massive fines anyway.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 12
Tanks for nothing: NBA fines Jazz, Pacers for recent 'tanking' efforts
The NBA is starting to get pretty annoyed by tanking, and on Thursday evening announced fines to both the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers for recent lineup decisions.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / February 10
Utah Jazz finding new ways to tank
Because the Jazz are figuring out new, unexpected ways to skirt the league's rules, they're getting the brunt of the tanking backlash.
NBA News / Yardbarker / February 3
Jazz go big with Jaren Jackson Jr. trade
The Utah Jazz made a big splash by trading three future picks and two prospects to the Memphis Grizzlies for Jaren Jackson Jr., a trade that gives the Jazz both a star and one of the biggest starting lineups in the NBA.
NBA News / Yardbarker / January 30
What Pistons can do to address one major concern at NBA trade deadline
Will the Pistons make a move for more shooting or ride with their young, talented, defense-first roster? With the trade deadline on Feb. 5, the world will know soon.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / January 26
Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen Expected To Return Tuesday
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, who has missed the last seven games while recovering from an illness, was able to practice on Monday and is expected to play in Tuesday’s game against the Clippers, tweets Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune.
Utah Jazz News / EssentiallySports / December 18
Why Is Lauri Markkanen Not Playing Tonight vs Lakers? Latest Injury Update on Jazz Star
Tonight, the Utah Jazz host the Los Angeles Lakers at the Delta Center, hoping to extend a three-game winning streak after beating the Memphis Grizzlies and the Dallas Mavericks.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / November 30
Rival teams now expect Jazz to add help, not trade Lauri Markkanen
Many around the league are starting to believe the Jazz have made up their minds on Lauri Markkanen, and it is not in the direction rival teams were hoping for.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / November 24
Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen linked to Pistons, but price remains steep
Rival executives keep bringing up the same name when talking about potential Pistons trade targets: Lauri Markkanen. Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reports that Markkanen is viewed around the league as a natural fit in Detroit, and the reasons are pretty obvious.
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