While there are still some notable restricted free agents out there, the NBA free agency period has settled down for now, and the landscape for the NBA is takin ...

Grant Hughes Jun 30, 2025 Lauri Markkanen was initially among the hottest names of the 2024 NBA offseason, but a long-term extension with the Utah Jazz took him off the market.

Dec 1, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward/center Lauri Markkanen (23) defends Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) during the first half at the Delta Center.

Follow Us 112 Lauri Markkanen (Photo by Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images) The Utah Jazz ended their 2024-25 campaign with a disappointing 17-65 record. It was the worst in the entire league this season.

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.

The Defense In the three seasons that Lauri Markkanen has played for the Jazz, Utah has ended the season with the following defensive rankings: 2024-25 = 30th, 2023-24 = 30th, 2022-23 = 23rd.

Markkanen comes off an injury-ravaged and up-and-down season, one where he played in 47 contests to average 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists on 42.3% shooting from the field.

NBA reporter Keith Smith of Spotrac spoke to a Utah Jazz front office executive about Lauri Markkanen’s future with the franchise.  The Jazz acquired Markkanen from the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022 in ...

Bought out. Lauri Markkanen? It looks like the veteran forward is staying in Utah and will not be traded, Tim MacMahon reports at ESPN. [Trading Markkanen] is not Utah’s intention, sources told ESPN.

Finland got a big boost for their chances at the FIBA EuroBasket 2025 with their star forward Lauri Markkanen confirming he will be on board for this summer's tournament - and aiming to make more ...