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It was a night to remember for Chicago Bulls rookie power forward Lauri Markkanen. Although he managed to make history for his shooting prowess, his biggest highlight of the night came via dunk. Despite being known as a shooter, Markkanen flashed his explosiveness by going coast-to-coast for a thunderous dunk over New York Knicks center Enes […]

Dallas Mavericks power forward Dirk Nowitzki is arguably the best 7-footer who can shoot the ball from the 3-point line. However, that doesn’t mean that he’s the last of his kind. In fact, Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen is regarded by some as the next Nowitzki. The Finnish international joined the Bulls after being traded by […]

Chicago Bulls rookie big man Lauri Markkanen has mad hops. Just ask New York Knicks center Enes Kanter, whom Markkanen paid zero respect for when he went up for a disrespectful in-your-face slam on Wednesday that was so vicious Kanter’s relatives in Turkey might have felt it. Lauri Markkanen just ENDED Enes Kanter like Finland […]

Dallas Mavericks veteran big man Dirk Nowitzki got a firsthand look at rookie forward Lauri Markkanen during Friday’s 127-124 home loss against the visiting Chicago Bulls, and he is convinced that the Finnish youngster is going to blossom further. After seeing Markkanen drop 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting from the field — including three three-pointers — […]

The 2017 draft class has seen an enormous amount of hype. Truly, this is a loaded bunch that will be a gift that keeps on giving for teams and the NBA. Assuming most of the members of the group will reach their ceilings, we could be looking back at this draft class as one of […]

When it comes to tonight’s matchup between the Dallas Mavericks and the Chicago Bulls, many eyes will be on Bulls rookie rising star forward Lauri Markkanen. According to a tweet on Friday afternoon from Mavs beat writer Earl K. Sneed, Mavs head coach Rick Carlisle opened up about the comparisons of Markannen to longtime Dallas […]

The Chicago Bulls’ impressive turnaround continued with a 115-109 victory over the Milwaukee Bucks on Friday night. Not only did the victory give the Bulls their fifth win in a row, but it was also the third game during that streak they managed to do it without rookie power forward Lauri Markkanen. The seventh overall pick in […]

In the ’90s, the low post was king. Mid-range jumpers ruled the 2000s. And then there’s today, an era of so-called “unicorn” big men such as Joel Embiid, Kristaps Porzingis, Karl-Anthony Towns and Lauri Markkanen, who all have the three-ball in their arsenal. Will this trend continue to grow or as we’ve seen over the […]

Rookie forward Lauri Markkanen is set to return to the Chicago Bulls’ lineup for their game against the Utah Jazz following a one-game absence due to back spasms, Vincent Goodwill of NBC Sports Chicago reports. Markkanen, the No. 7 overall pick in this year’s draft, missed out on the Bulls’ shock 108-85 win over the […]

With the strong start he’s had in the NBA so far, it’s hard to imagine Lauri Markkanen blossoming in a different career rather than being a professional basketball player. However, he recently showed off his skills in soccer, which impressed Zach LaVine and other Chicago Bulls personnel who witnessed it live. The 20-year-old Finnish international […]

Remember that time when Kristaps Porzingis could have been traded away from the New York Knicks? Porzingis does, too. When Phil Jackson was still President of Basketball Operations for the Knicks, he and Porzingis didn’t have the best of relationships. The Latvian center didn’t even attend his exit meeting with Jackson last year after the season was […]

If there has been an upside to the lackluster 2017-18 NBA season for the lowly Chicago Bulls, it is that their current situation has allowed some of their younger players to take on increased roles. Among them has been rookie power forward Lauri Markkanen. The seventh overall pick in the 2017 NBA Draft has shown plenty […]

The Chicago Bulls may not have a lot of reason to celebrate this season, especially with their 3-16 record so far, However, one of the bright spots for them is the remarkable play of their rookie, Lauri Markkanen, who has started his pro career well. He has been a reliable scorer for them through 19 […]

Chicago Bulls forward Bobby Portis is slated to back up rookie Lauri Markkanen at the power forward slot after becoming eligible to come back from suspension, according to Darnell Mayberry of The Athletic. Head coach Fred Hoiberg has seen the growth of the rookie through the first eight games of the season — scoring 13 […]

Lauri Markkanen has taken the NBA by storm, rapidly showing his potential to be one of the best talents in the league for years to come. The rookie out of Arizona impressed during this year’s EuroBasket, representing his native Finland against other European greats like Dennis Schroder, Goran Dragic, and Kristaps Porzingis. The 7-footer is […]

Chicago Bulls rookie forward Lauri Markkanen managed to be right around his average of 15 points during a 32-point loss to the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday, but he did in efficient fashion, needing only seven shots to do so. Head coach Fred Hoiberg will make sure that never happens again. Markkanen was 3-of-7 from […]

The Chicago Bulls are a mess, but if there’s one thing from the Bulls that doesn’t need any fixing, it’s rookie Lauri Markkanen’s stroke from the outside. By beating the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday, 91-86, the Bulls didn’t just taste their first win of the season. It also marked a milestone for Markkanen, who became […]

Brian Scalabrine may not be one of the best players to ever don the Chicago Bulls jersey, but he was definitely well-loved by their fans during his stint in The Windy City. Members of their current roster also think highly of him, especially for all the good moments he brought while still playing for the […]

Although the Chicago Bulls remain one of the three winless teams this season, there’s still some good news for them despite their lack of success in the standings. One of them is the solid play of their rookie, Lauri Markkanen, especially with knocking down shots from distance. On Tuesday, they faced off against the Cleveland […]

This isn’t the type of aggressiveness Robin Lopez was preaching to his team a few days back. In the latest turn of events in the tale of the Chicago Bulls, Shams Charania of Yahoo Sports is reporting that Chicago big men Nikola Mirotic and Bobby Portis had a scuffle in practice earlier today that ended […]

The Chicago Bulls have shifted the entire attention of the organization toward a clear rebuild. One of those building pieces will be rookie forward Lauri Markkanen, who will reportedly miss the first two games of the preseason due to back spasms, according to Vincent Goodwill of NBC Chicago. Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen will miss the […]

The Chicago Bulls have listed first-round draft pick Lauri Markkanen as day-to-day following back spasms which caused the rookie to leave practice on Friday, according to a report from the Associated Press. Markkanen, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2017 draft, was acquired with Zach LaVine and Kris Dunn from the Minnesota Timberwolves in […]

This year’s rendition of the biggest European basketball competition ended on a high note, with Goran Dragić leading Slovenia to their first historical golden medal in a heated matchup against Serbia. Besides the finals, the entire tournament featured a number of electrifying games, despite being deprived of the quality of 31 NBA players who withdrew for […]

The 2017 EuroBasket group stage is in the books as the tournament now moves on to the knockout stage. The group stage featured a lot of impressive plays, including some great highlight-reel dunks. FIBA compiled its picks for the Top 5 dunks of the group stage in a video posted on its official YouTube channel. […]

With the EuroBasket tournament in full swing, some players have been playing at a very high level, and turning a lot of heads with their strong performances. One of them is incoming Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen, who has had three stellar games for Finland, making it possible for his home country to win two […]

The Chicago Bulls traded Jimmy Butler during last June’s draft for Zach LaVine, Kris Dunn, and the draft rights of seventh overall pick Lauri Markkanen. While the two former Minnesota Timberwolves players have already showcased their talents in the NBA, many are not familiar with the Finnish center, and think that the Bulls got shortchanged […]

Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen suffered an injury scare while playing for Finland in EuroBasket. Markkanen hurt his leg while attempting a last-gasp, game-tying three-pointer in Finland’s 81-78 defeat to Slovenia and had to be helped off the court. Markkanen steps out of bounds on game-tying attempt, injures himself on the play. He's being helped […]

With the offseason in full swing, players have each taken their own route to prepare themselves for the 2017-18 NBA campaign. While players from the United States have assembled some of the most legendary pickup games throughout the summer, international stars have chosen to represent their country at this year’s EuroBasket tournament. Among those who have […]

The opportunity to play in the NBA comes with many major benefits, one of which is a decent salary that has given many of the players a chance to spend that on the people that have helped them along the way. Shortly after Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen inked his rookie deal and Nike endorsement contract, […]

The NBA Summer League 2017 enters the final stretch in Las Vegas with the playoff tournament beginning today at the Thomas & Mack and Cox Pavilion arenas. Playoffs are great for witnessing top prospects compete, but the NBA Summer League is more about young players getting experience and developing. Top 2017 NBA Draft picks Markelle […]

New York Knicks fans are celebrating for the moment because they’ve quickly moved past Phil Jackson and his failed implementation of the triangle era. They’re happy because Jackson’s firing came in the midst of him looking to trade arguably the team’s best player, Kristaps Porzingis. Jackson seemed to want to send the seven-foot Latvian a […]

Before Chicago Bulls rookie Lauri Markkanen could don the legendary No. 24 jersey, he had to go and seek permission from the legend himself who once wore the halted uniform — Brian Scalabrine. “I got to know (Brian) Scalabrine through this (draft) process and asked him if he’d be ok if I chose 24,” Markkanen told […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

The top 20 ranked prospects will take the green room prior to Thursday’s NBA Draft, per DraftExpress. Out of the list, provided by Sean Deveney of the Sporting News, only one of them is an international player, making this one of the strongest pool of American talent in the first round of the draft in the […]

The offseason is off to a wild start before the NBA Draft and free agency. The biggest news coming out of the Big Apple previously was that the Knicks plan on moving on from Carmelo Anthony. That entire situation is in progress matter due to Anthony’s no trade clause, but now it has been pushed […]

After a disappointing season, where they finished only 33-49 and which saw the franchise fall into the lottery for only the second time in the last 17 years, the Dallas Mavericks will have the 9th pick in the upcoming draft. With the team looking like it needs the boost of a talented, perspective player, there is […]

This year’s draft class is among the most talked about since maybe 2003 when names such as LeBron James, Dwyane Wade, and Carmelo Anthony were lottery selections. No doubt, there is a serious amount of incoming talent expected to have an immediate impact in the league. As deep as this year’s class is, two players stand head […]