LAURI MARKKANEN #23 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
26.7  PPG  •
6.9  RPG  •
2.1  APG 
#23 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
26.7 PPG
6.9 RPG
2.1 APG
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Lauri Markkanen Sets High Expectations for Utah Jazz This Season The Utah Jazz star forward has an optimistic vision on how this season could look in Salt Lake City.
16 HOURS AGO • SI.COM
Jazz participate in Reddit AMA Keyonte George, Lauri Markkanen, Darryn Peterson and more Jazz players participate in Reddit AMA.
1 DAY AGO • NBA.COM
Lauri Markkanen sets the bar high for the Jazz ahead of exciting season This is supposed to be the best Utah Jazz season in years, and Lauri Markkanen knows it's not just about making the postseason!
1 DAY AGO • THEJNOTES.COM
2026-27 Season Preview: Utah Jazz Lauri Markkanen, Keyonte George and Jaren Jackson Jr. look to lead Utah’s young core in the right direction.
SEPTEMBER 22 • NBA.COM

Jazz lock in Keyonte George with a multiyear extension as part of a major rebuild

Utah Jazz guard Keyonte George signed a multiyear extension Friday
SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press
Lauri Markkanen now has golden chance to prove he's a Jazz legend Now that the Utah Jazz won't hold him or the team itself back, Lauri Markkanen can now strengthen his legacy as a Jazzman more than ever bef...
SEPTEMBER 17 • THEJNOTES.COM
Big double-double in FIBA action Markkanen registered 21 points (6-13 FG, 3-5 3Pt, 6-8 FT), 10 rebounds, two assists and two blocks in 25 minutes during Finland's 96-67 win over Estonia in Sunday's FIBA World Cup...
Impact Markkanen looked sharp in Sunday's exhibition, recording a big double-double. The star forward delivered early-round fantasy value when healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes per game across 42 regular-season appearances in 2025-26. His pathway to usage has a few more hurdles this time around, however, as Utah will be integrating Jaren Jackson and Darryn Peterson into the lineup.
AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE
Warriors have fresh reason to revisit blockbuster Lauri Markkanen trade There’s already no shortage of interest on what the Golden State Warriors will do at February’s mid-season trade deadline, with the front of...
AUGUST 31 • BLUEMANHOOP.COM
Why Jazz, Jaren Jackson Jr. are projected to be 2026-27 NBA Western Conference's dark horse | Sporting News ESPN forecasts that the Jazz led by Coach Will Hardy, Jaren Jackson Jr., Lauri Markkanen and Keyonte George are going to be the Western Conf...
AUGUST 27 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Non-LeBron Cavaliers reunion trade can still save offseason Lauri Markkanen's star talent is wasting away with the Utah Jazz, but the Cleveland Cavaliers could be the perfect landing spot this summer.
JULY 26 • KINGJAMESGOSPEL.COM
Recovered from hip injury Markkanen (hip) amassed 23 points, four rebounds, two assists, one steal and one block in Finland's 85-77 win over Hungary on Friday.
Impact Markkanen was out for the roughly final two months of the NBA regular season with a hip injury, but he looks to be entering the new year with a clean bill of health following a FIBA appearance. The star forward was excellent was healthy last year, having averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 34.4 minutes across 42 games in 2025-26.
JULY 7 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz add around him Utah's selection of Darryn Peterson should help ease some offensive pressure on Markkanen (hip).
Impact The veteran forward has often carried a significant scoring burden during the rebuilding process, and the arrival of an elite shot creator could create more favorable opportunities. Markkanen remains the focal point of Utah's frontcourt, although trade speculation and the team's long-term direction could still influence his outlook.
JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE
Bulls finally benefit as disastrous Lauri Markkanen trade is finalized The Chicago Bulls traded away Lauri Markkanen in 2021, and they finally got the first-round draft pick five years later.
JUNE 24 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM
Blazers gave up Dailyn Swain in NBA Draft to get worst part of Lauri Markkanen trade The Portland Trail Blazers can finally move on from their brutal part in the Lauri Markkanen trade from the 2021 trade.
JUNE 24 • RIPCITYPROJECT.COM
Kyle Filipowski should hope Lauri Markkanen's old team steals Walker Kessler Kyle Filipowski could have more minutes if Walker Kessler leaves.
JUNE 18 • THEJNOTES.COM
Why Any Utah Jazz-Lauri Markkanen Trade Idea Is Dead Right Now Don't expect a Lauri Markkanen trade to take place any time soon.
JUNE 9 • SI.COM
Any & every Lauri Markkanen trade idea is completely pointless (for now) Question: if the Utah Jazz Jazz have just about everything ready to go on their most successful run in what feels like ages, why would they...
JUNE 9 • THEJNOTES.COM
Crafting the Perfect Hornets Trades for Aaron Gordon and Lauri Markkanen One thing became clear at the end of the season for the Charlotte Hornets: they need more size in the frontcourt. The combination of Moussa...
MAY 25 • SI.COM
Lakers could've had De'Aaron Fox or Lauri Markkanen if new NBA Draft lottery rules existed earlier | Sporting News This would be a fascinating alternate reality.
APRIL 29 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Bulls' disastrous Lauri Markkanen trade finally gets a positive update The Chicago Bulls traded Lauri Markkanen for just two seasons of Derrick Jones Jr. before this draft pick finally came the Bulls' way.
APRIL 18 • PIPPENAINTEASY.COM
Ruled out for finale Markkanen (hip) will not play in Sunday's season finale against the Lakers.
Impact As expected, Markkanen will sit out the final game of the season. He ended the campaign having last played Feb. 23. Despite playing just 42 games, Markkanen had what could be considered a bounceback season -- at least in the box score. In his 34.4 minutes per game, he averaged 26.7 points, 6.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 1.0 steals.
APRIL 12 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Los Angeles on 9-game road slide

Utah enters a matchup with Los Angeles after losing nine straight road games
APRIL 11 • Associated Press
Won't play Friday Markkanen (hip) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Grizzlies.
Impact Markkanen is still recovering from a right hip impingement and hasn't played since Feb. 23. His last chance to suit up this season will come in Sunday's regular-season finale against the Lakers, though he can be considered doubtful for that contest until the Jazz offer an update on his status.
APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Jazz face the Grizzlies on 10-game skid

Utah aims to end its 10-game losing streak when the Utah Jazz play Memphis
APRIL 9 • Associated Press

New Orleans hosts Utah on home slide

New Orleans looks to break its 3-game home slide with a win against Utah
APRIL 6 • Associated Press
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