Jazz star Lauri Markkanen sounded off on some takeaways following his preseason debut vs. the Breakers on Friday night: "For ...
Fresh off a newly inked extension, the Finnish star is ready for the challenges ahead with the rebuilding Jazz.
The Finnish seven-footer signed an extension in August knowing that this season in Salt Lake City could be a tough one for ...
Markkanen will be counted on to take on a greater leadership role with a Utah team featuring six players under 20 years old.
After missing the playoffs the past 2 seasons, the Utah Jazz enter the 2024-25 season in the rebuilding stage.
The head coach roaming the sideline for the Breakers was once a player that Markkanen idolized — Finnish great Petteri ...
Markkanen registered 13 points (5-7 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and three rebounds across 16 minutes in Friday's 116-87 preseason win over the Breakers.
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 ...
Markkanen hopes to improve at handling the ball and making plays off the dribble this season, Jones adds. He also wants to ...
While Valimaki is one of many Finnish NHL players — case and point: Utah HC forward Mattias Maccelli also hails from Finland ...
Markkanen is entering his eighth NBA season and just turned 27 in May, making him one of the Jazz's most experienced players.