Heading into this summer, it was revealed that Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen would be set to join Finland's national team as a part of this year's EuroBasket tournament– a tourney he's appeared in ...

Despite most of this offseason's action coming to a halt, the trade chatter has lingered around Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen this summer as a potential mover if the stars align. And while so far, ...

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen smiles during an interview for the team's media day on Sept. 30, 2024. | Utah Jazz Sarah Todd Mon, Sep 30, 2024 · 4 min read ...

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) as the Utah Jazz host the New York Knicks, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Nov. 23, 2024.© Trent Nelson ...

Markkanen has flourished in Utah since Cleveland traded him to acquire all-star guard Donovan Mitchell. He has averaged 24.5 points on 49% shooting and 8.4 rebounds in two seasons with the Jazz.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, right, shoots as Charlotte Hornets guard Grant Williams defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024, in Salt Lake City.

Lauri Markkanen's stats over the last three years, from Basketball Reference. The Jazz just gave him a five-year, $238 million extension, so there’s understandable worry about his production.

He’s watching a ton of film.” On Monday night, the Jazz defeated the Pacers 132-105 to win their 15th game in 19 tries. Utah is on a six-game winning streak. The Jazz are now 22-20 on the season.

Making Lauri Markkanen a cornerstone of the rebuilding process has given the Utah Jazz a clearer direction of where the franchise wants to go in trying to become an NBA playoff contender again ...

(Leah Hogsten | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) scored 29 points and had 5 rebounds. The Utah Jazz defeated the Dallas Mavericks, 108-100, Jan. 28, 2023 at Vivint Arena.

Markkanen has flourished in Utah since Cleveland traded him to acquire all-star guard Donovan Mitchell. He has averaged 24.5 points on 49% shooting and 8.4 rebounds in two seasons with the Jazz.

If this is the Markkanen the Jazz are getting, if this is what he is on a permanent basis, Utah got a steal. His previous career-high average is 18.7 points per game in his second season with the ...