Lauri Markkanen stands alone in a Utah Jazz uniform.. The 26-year-old Finn has been, by far, his team’s best player over the last two seasons. He started in last year’s All-Star game, received ...

Lauri Markkanen says he wants to stay in Utah. The 26-year-old has been the Jazz’s brightest star since the franchise reset by trading Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert to other teams.

The Utah Jazz and Lauri Markkanen have agreed to a five-year, $238 million contract negotiation and extension, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN.The contract contains $220 million in new ...

Dec 28, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and Philadelphia 76ers guard Reggie Jackson (00) battle for a rebound during the third quarter at Delta Center.

Markkanen had a breakout season in his first year with the Jazz, averaging 25.6 points per game, earning an All-Star nod and later winning the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player Award.

Recently, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Marakkenen put the rampant trade rumors surrounding himself to bed by signing a new lucrative contract extension with the franchise that will keep him there for ...

Jan 9, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) dribbles the ball past Miami Heat forward Haywood Highsmith (24) during the second half at Delta Center.

Lauri Markkanen turns 28 next month and has never been to the playoffs. The Jazz, meanwhile, still appear to be at the beginning of their rebuild. Does he still want to be in Utah?

The Utah Jazz have been without the services of Lauri Markkanen for the past two contests due to a lingering back injury, and it looks as if the trend may look to continue moving forward into ...

And “this” is benefitting the Utah Jazz. (Photo of Lauri Markkanen: Sam Forencich / NBAE via Getty Images) Tony Jones is a Staff Writer at The Athletic covering the Utah Jazz and the NBA.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) reacts to a play against the San Antonio Spurs during the fourth quarter at Delta Center. Rob Gray-USA TODAY Sports ...

The Trade. Miami Heat receive: F Lauri Markkanen, G Collin Sexton, G Jordan Clarkson. Utah Jazz receive: Nikola Jović, F Andrew Wiggins, G Terry Rozier, F Duncan Robinson, 2025 first-round pick ...