Lauri Markkanen News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

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

Utah takes on Oklahoma City, looks to stop 8-game skid

Utah aims to break its eight-game losing streak with a win over Oklahoma City

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

Houston faces Utah, aims for 5th straight home win

Houston is looking to prolong its four-game home win streak with a victory against Utah

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Utah faces Denver on home slide

Utah enters a matchup against Denver after losing four straight home games

MARCH 31 • Associated Press

Utah plays Cleveland, looks to break home slide

Utah aims to break its 3-game home skid with a win against Cleveland

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Green scores 31 points and Suns open up big lead early en route to a 134-109 rout of Jazz

Jalen Green scored 31 points, Devin Booker had 26 and the Phoenix Suns routed the Utah Jazz 134-109

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Utah takes on Phoenix, seeks to halt 4-game skid

Utah comes into the matchup with Phoenix as losers of four games in a row

MARCH 28 • Associated Press

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