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NBA Reporter Issues Apology After Lauri Markkanen Report

The NBA and the Utah Jazz have been in a standoff in recent weeks. As the league looks to crack down on poorly performing teams intentionally resting their top players to improve draft position, it has recently handed out fines to the Jazz and Indiana Pacers for their involvement in such actions.

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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.

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The 'Most multi-three NBA games' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to make multiple three-pointers in at least 400 games can you name in eight minutes?

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 26

Utah Jazz Sign Former Lottery Pick to 10-Day Contract

The Utah Jazz have brought on a former lottery pick, and even top-10 pick onto their roster on a 10-day deal. According to ESPN's Shams Charania, the Jazz have signed center Mo Bamba to a 10-day deal.

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The 23 best NBA players with exactly one All-Star appearance

The NBA is a league built on the backs of its stars. Every now and then, guys in the NBA will raise their play to All-Star level, and sometimes, that run only lasts for one season.

Lauri Markkanen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 26

Lauri Markkanen’s official injury status vs. Pelicans after getting hurt in Jazz practice

The Utah Jazz host the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night at the Delta Center. They come into this game off the back of a three-game skid and are taking on a team that has won their last two games against the Philadelphia 76ers and the Golden State Warriors.

Utah Jazz News / Athlon Sports / February 26

NBA's Jazz Decision Amid Tanking Concerns Revealed

The NBA appears to be taking an increasingly strict approach in addressing tanking concerns across the league, with the Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers already fined for allegedly attempting to lose games to improve their 2026 NBA Draft lottery odds.

Lauri Markkanen News / Total Pro Sports / February 26

NBA Makes Unexpected Move Amid Growing Lauri Markkanen Injury Speculation

Those saying the NBA is not taking things seriously now have an answer. The league is taking an unusual step amid questions about the Utah Jazz’s handling of Lauri Markkanen’s injury.

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20 NBA superstars who carried awful teams the farthest

Good players tend to succeed in the NBA. Sometimes, though, they find themselves in terrible situations but still find ways to over-achieve. These are the 20 players who carried the worst NBA teams.

NBA News / Field Level Media / February 25

Injuries piling up as Jazz begin two-game set with Pelicans

Injuries are afflicting the Utah Jazz and shortening the rotation of available, healthy players ahead of a two-game set against the New Orleans Pelicans in Salt Lake City.

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Lauri Markkanen News / Hoops Rumors / February 25

Jazz's Lauri Markkanen injured in practice, will undergo MRI

Lauri Markkanen suffered an injury in practice on Wednesday.

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The 'Last 50-point game by NBA team' quiz

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / February 25

Utah Jazz Future Hinges on Keyonte George, Ace Bailey

The light is at the end of the tunnel for the rebuilding Utah Jazz. With the acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr., the emergence of Keyonte George, and the steady force of Lauri Markkanen, they'll look to climb the standings next year as they look to turn the corner back towards contention.

Adam Silver News / SLC Dunk / February 25

The Utah Jazz and Indiana Pacers are punishing ESPN and Adam Silver

Things move quickly in the NBA news cycle. It’s been a few weeks since the Utah Jazz were chosen to be the scapegoats for Adam Silver’s terrible plan to flatten lottery odds in 2019.

NBA News / Yardbarker / February 24

Pacers' Rick Carlisle slams 'shocking' tanking investigation

Pacers coach Rick Carlisle slams NBA's 'shocking' tanking investigation

Indiana Pacers coach Rick Carlisle stayed quiet about the NBA's $100K tanking fine for two weeks. He didn't mince words when he broke his silence Tuesday.

NBA issues discipline for Heat-Grizzlies fight that spilled into the stands

Tari Eason's dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Kawhi Leonard linked to three teams after latest Aspiration scandal update

Joe Mazzulla had the perfect response to Pat Riley's trash talk

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Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / February 24

Report: Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. has torn ACL, out for season

Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. had an MRI exam on Tuesday and was diagnosed with a torn ACL in his left knee, ending his season, ESPN reported. Williams was injured in a collision with Houston forward Tari Eason early in the second quarter of the host Rockets' 125-105 victory on Monday.

Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / February 24

Two Jazz Players Suffer Season-Ending Injuries, Who’s Left on the Depth Chart

UTAH — The Utah Jazz are dealing with a host of injuries that could conveniently land them a top-eight pick and ensure they keep their pick in June’s draft.

Vince Williams News / Total Pro Sports / February 24

Vince Williams Jr.’s Injury Raises Major ACL Concern After New Footage Surfaces

The NBA is a fast-paced realm where things can change rapidly. Fans and coaches hate dealing with player injuries, one of the harshest realities of the game.

Vince Williams News / Hoops Rumors / February 24

Jazz’s Vince Williams Jr. May Have ACL Injury In Left Knee

Vince Williams Jr. had to be carried to the locker room during Monday’s loss at Houston and multiple sources who spoke to Sarah Todd of The Deseret News (Bluesky links) believe the Jazz guard sustained a “significant ACL injury.” According to Todd, Williams left the arena on crutches and will undergo an MRI in Salt Lake City on Tuesday.

Tari Eason News / Larry Brown Sports / February 25

Tari Eason’s dirty hit causes Jazz guard to suffer gruesome leg injury

Utah Jazz guard Vince Williams Jr. suffered a gruesome-looking leg injury Monday after taking a shot from Houston Rockets swingman Tari Eason. The injury occurred during a Rockets fastbreak opportunity early in the second quarter at Toyota Center in Houston, Texas.

Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / February 23

Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic's season to end after nose surgery

The NBA fined the Utah Jazz $500K for benching its starters in the fourth quarter of games. Since then, they've announced season-ending surgeries for two starters.

Jazz F Jaren Jackson Jr. has surgery to remove growth in left knee

Grizzlies put eight in double figures en route to win over Jazz

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / February 23

Jazz’s Jusuf Nurkic To Undergo Surgery, Miss Rest Of Season

Jazz center Jusuf Nurkic will undergo a surgical procedure on his nose on Tuesday and will miss the remainder of the season, NBA on Prime insider Chris Haynes tweets.