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On YouTubeLauri Markkanen News / SLC Dunk / November 1
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns Player Grades: Markkanen’s second half surge falls short against the Suns 
Jazz fall to below .500 with its second straight loss Just a few days after Lauri Markkanen’s career game that led the Utah Jazz to an overtime win, the Phoenix Suns avenged that loss on their home court during the Jazz’s debut in this season’s NBA Emirates Cup West A action.
Utah Jazz vs Phoenix Suns: Recap and final score
The Utah Jazz lost to the Phoenix Suns 118-96 in a game that the Phoenix Suns were in control from the start. The Jazz offense was the thing that struggled the most in this one, as they shot just 37.5% from the field and 32.4% from three.
NBA News / Burn City Sports / October 31
Phoenix Suns seek payback against Lauri Markkanen and the Jazz on Friday
The Suns have a chance to get some revenge in a Halloween matchup on Friday night against the Utah Jazz, though they have some issues they must address.
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 31
3 Keys for Utah Jazz to Win First NBA Cup Game vs. Phoenix Suns
The Utah Jazz will be a part of the NBA's first batch of NBA Cup games on Halloween night against the Phoenix Suns for their second meeting of the season, and will look to rattle off a 3-2 start through five games, as well as kicking off their in-season tournament slate 1-0.
Lauri Markkanen News / Field Level Media / October 30
Jazz's Lauri Markkanen gets another chance to bash Suns
Four days after Lauri Markkanen lit up the Phoenix Suns for a career-high 51 points, the Utah Jazz forward gets another crack at the Suns on Friday in the first night of NBA Cup play.
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.
Lauri Markkanen News / EasySportz / October 30
The Finnish Sniper Is Back: Jazz Star Lauri Markkanen Heating Up Early in the Season
Utah’s star forward is torching defenses and rewriting expectations just four games into the year. Lauri Markkanen has opened the 2025–26 season on an absolute tear, averaging 34.0 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.8 assists through the first four games.
Lauri Markkanen News / Field Level Media / October 28
Lauri Markkanen, Jazz look to remain perfect at home vs. Blazers
Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz will look to continue their hot streak at home Wednesday night when they host the Portland Trail Blazers in Salt Lake City.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 28
Will Hardy Had Strong Claim on Lauri Markkanen After 51-Point Night
The Utah Jazz, in the midst of their second win of the season, saw a historic performance out of their star forward Lauri Markkanen. In 45 minutes, Markkanen
Phoenix Suns News / Phoenix Suns on SI / October 28
Five Takeaways from Suns' Overtime Loss to Jazz
The Phoenix Suns fell in overtime as Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen scored a career-high 51 points and the Suns allowed 28 rebounds in a 138-134 loss to Utah at Delta Center.
The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the last players to reach the half-century mark in points for every NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?
Lauri Markkanen News / Yardbarker / October 28
Lauri Markkanen could be most coveted player at NBA trade deadline
While Markkanen's hot start has given the Jazz a 2-1 start, it's hard to foresee them making the playoffs, given the might of the Western Conference.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / October 28
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.
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.
Utah Jazz 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.
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.
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 25
3 Biggest Takeaways From Jazz’s Tough Loss vs. Kings
The Utah Jazz came up just short of a 2-0 start on the new season following a 104-105 loss to the Sacramento Kings in their first road bout of the year, and instead head back to Salt Lake City at an even 1-1 through two showings.
Utah Jazz News / Dallas Hoops Journal / October 15
Utah Jazz Are ‘Not Trading Lauri Markkanen’
The Utah Jazz are “not trading Lauri Markkanen,” according to NBA reporter Ben Anderson of KSL Sports. “I was told firmly by someone close to the Jazz, ‘We’re not trading Lauri Markkanen,'” Anderson wrote.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / October 13
Lauri Markkanen Could Be the Missing Piece to Elevate the Pistons
The Detroit Pistons turned heads last season as they were the breakout team of the year after making the playoffs for the first time since 2019. The rebuild wasn't flashy as they had garnered a few solid pieces, and then they took Cade Cunningham number one overall in 2021.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / October 13
Utah Jazz Will Be Tested on Lauri Markkanen Trade Stance
The Utah Jazz are no stranger to trade rumors surrounding Lauri Markkanen, who's been the subject of lingering trade chatter as one of the most talked-about candidates for a blockbuster deal across the past two seasons.
Utah Jazz News / Fastbreak on SI / October 11
NBA Insider Hints at Another Rumor-Filled Year for Lauri Markkanen
The Utah Jazz won’t be exiting their rebuild this season, but they have a lot to look forward to after seeing the top-five pick Ace Bailey thrive throughout the preseason.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / October 11
Jazz exec Austin Ainge shoots down Lauri Markkanen trade buzz
Jazz executive Austin Ainge says Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere, at least for now. Responding to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, who predicted Markkanen would be off Utah’s roster within a year, Ainge got straight to the point.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / October 8
NBA Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Hornets, Pelicans
Utah appears ready to listen on Lauri Markkanen. According to Sports Illustrated’s Chris Mannix, the Jazz are now “very open” to trading the 28-year-old forward.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 19
Three reasons the Pistons will trade for All-Star forward
He's expensive, he's in his prime and he's ready to win — all of which makes him perfect for the Detroit Pistons.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / August 27
NBA All-Star poised to show off at home for EuroBasket
Lauri Markkanen had a disappointing 2024-25 season for the Utah Jazz. He's looked like a superstar in the first game of EuroBasket.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 13
Six NBA players most likely to be traded
NBA teams won't assemble for training camp until September, but some players may not be on those teams for long. Here are six NBA players likely to get traded in the upcoming season.
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