Do the Jazz have that? Nobody knows with exactness.

Like many professional athletes, Lauri Markkanen does his best to stay off social media. He learned early in his career, especially through his struggles as a Chicago Bull, that it’s best to try ...

I think it was about stopping and appreciating how far I’ve come,” Markkanen said. “It was a nice feeling to know that a lot ...

SALT LAKE CITY — 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 ...

Instead, the Jazz and Lauri Markkanen agreed to a five-year, $238 million extension. The move signifies two things. One, the Jazz cannot trade Markkanen at any point during the 2024-25 season ...

Markkanen earned his first career NBA All-Star selection with the Jazz in 2022-23 and was also named the league’s most improved player that season. “Lauri is a pro’s pro,” Jazz CEO Danny ...

Markkanen signed the deal on Aug. 7th, ensuring he cannot be traded during the 2024-25 season. It offers a rare security blanket for a player who was traded twice earlier in his NBA career.