Markkanen logged 21 points (4-10 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 10-10 FT), four rebounds and a blocked shot across 32 minutes in Tuesday's 117-114 win over the Kings.

For every NBA team amidst a rebuild, eventually the competitive pendulum swings and the door is kicked wide open. Holding onto Markkanen, and extending him, was a sign that the Jazz believe they're a little bit closer to that critical-mass moment happening than perhaps many in the media think.

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen was flattered on some level to be the subject of steady trade speculation throughout the offseason. The Golden State

Leading up to the 2024-25 season, several publications have released rankings of their top 100 players in the NBA.

The chatter that the Golden State Warriors were pursuing the Utah Jazz’s best player, Lauri Markkanen, never seemed to die this offseason. However, when the rub