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The Utah Jazz have found themselves in an interesting spot this offseason. On one hand, they could try to build themselves into a playoff contender around Lauri Markkanen and make a run in the Western Conference. On the other hand, though, they could trade Markkanen and try to rebuild their roster to make themselves a […]

Most of the major dominoes of the 2024 NBA offseason period have already fallen. But there is still one major player who could change the landscape of the NBA contending picture — Lauri Markkanen. All offseason long, many eyes have been on the Utah Jazz in anticipation of whether or not they would be keeping […]

While it’s the dog days of the NBA offseason, some teams are looking for ways to add star power to their roster, with Lauri Markkanen being an incredibly popular option for the Golden State Warriors. Nearly any team could use a player like Markkanen since he’s a big man who thrives as a wing but […]

The one storyline focused around the Golden State Warriors that has garnered attention has been their likely chase to acquire Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob was on the podcast “The TK Show” with Tim Kawakami where he spoke about the team and the difficulties there could be when trading for […]

We have officially reached the part of the NBA offseason where teams remain pretty dormant for the most part. With Summer League in Las Vegas concluding and only a few teams having the financial capability to still make moves in free agency, many organizations have scheduled their yearly summer vacations for the start of August. […]

After being waived by the Utah Jazz, Russell Westbrook will soon be teaming up with superstar big man Nikola Jokic and the Denver Nuggets. While the Jazz have bought out Westbrook’s contract before, this will be the first time the former MVP left money on the table to join another contender. To secure a path […]

The Oklahoma City Thunder could just be one move away from finally reaching championship contender status. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has a lot of talent around him with the likes of Lu Dort, Jalen Williams, and Chet Holmgren. However, he also needs an experienced partner. One who has been able to give a team huge outputs when […]

It is vacation time for practically everyone in the NBA with a guaranteed contract. Executives, players, coaches, and even the referees are ready for a break after a long season, the draft, and then a month of Summer League preparations. Some players must stay ready though as teams like the Utah Jazz still have roster […]

The NBA’s Summer League sessions are a wrap as far as the Utah Jazz are concerned. Fans and the front office have seen enough to know what needs to be prioritized going into training camp. This year’s team needs a bit more direction in a difficult Western Conference. The newest batch of rookies will likely […]

In major news in the basketball world, Los Angeles Clippers star Russell Westbrook was traded to the Utah Jazz as a part of a sign-and-trade where he will eventually be bought out, expected to clear waivers, and join the Denver Nuggets according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. To some fans that follow the NBA, it could […]

On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz agreed to a trade that sends Russell Westbrook to Utah and Kris Dunn to Los Angeles. Westbrook is expected to be bought out and sign with the Denver Nuggets. Interestingly, this is the second time that Westbrook has been sent from Los Angeles to the Jazz […]

NBA free agency has pretty much come to a halt with all of the big names signing deals. On Thursday, the Los Angeles Clippers and Utah Jazz agreed to a trade that sends Russell Westbrook to Utah and Kris Dunn to Los Angeles, per Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. As a result, Westbrook is expected to […]

LAS VEGAS — Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen has been at the center of conversations being had at NBA Summer League. More specifically, Markkanen has become the focal trade target for the Golden State Warriors, who recently ended their 13-year marriage with Klay Thompson and struck out in attempts to trade for Los Angeles Clippers […]

Utah Jazz rookie center Kyle Filipowski stole the show during their 86-76 Summer League victory over the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday with the best performance of his young professional career. Filipowski, who was drafted 32nd overall in the second round of this year’s draft, dropped an incredible stat-line during Wednesday’s win. The 7-0 Jazz rookie […]

The NBA In-Season Tournament is back for its second year under a different branding — the NBA Cup. The association is clearly taking pages out of international football leagues’ playbook, and this makes sense to drum up even more anticipation as the NBA tries to incentive teams to engage in some highly-competitive battles early on […]

As things presently stand, Utah Jazz point guard Kris Dunn is a free agent. Sure, it’s been reported that he signed a new deal with the Los Angeles Clippers or at least plans to land in LA via a sign-and-trade at some point in the not-too-distant future, but technically, he remains a free agent, with […]

The Utah Jazz currently are the team to watch during free agency in the NBA. They have held trade talks around the league up as teams wait for what they do with All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen has been made available by the Jazz, but for a hefty asking price. With those talks at the […]

After a flurry of moves this NBA offseason, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is now the biggest name being thrown around in trade rumors. The Golden State Warriors have aggressively pursued him, but what will it take to get the 2022-23 Most Improved Player in a Dubs uniform? The Warriors like Markkanen, but not for […]

It’s not quite clear yet which direction the Utah Jazz will be taking as their front office looks to build the next great iteration of the team. This unpredictability makes them one of the more interesting teams to monitor in the trade market. While Lauri Markkanen continues to be the apple of many teams’ eyes, […]

A big concern heading into the 2024 NBA Draft was where Zach Edey would land. Scouts and avid spectators alike were wary that the Purdue basketball star might not pop off in the league due to his size and clunky frame. However, he started to prove him wrong in the NBA Summer League. Not a […]

The Utah Jazz have many teams around the league who were looking to acquire power forward Lauri Markkanen singing the blues. That’s because general manager Justin Zanik and executive Danny Ainge have been making life difficult for those teams in trade negotiations, pushing things to the point where now there is a growing belief around […]

Jordan Clarkson’s net worth in 2024 is $25 million. Clarkson is a starting shooting guard for the Utah Jazz that could be on the trading block prior to the 2024-25 season. He is a Sixth Man of the Year winner and an All-Rookie First Team member. Let’s take a closer look at Jordan Clarkson’s net […]

A lot of teams have been busy this offseason, but when it comes to the Utah Jazz, they haven’t done much during 2024 NBA free agency. They had a solid draft but haven’t made any moves yet outside of that. They reportedly tried to make a deal for Mikal Bridges, but lost that sweepstakes. Lauri […]

The Golden State Warriors suffered a blow this offseason when they lost Klay Thompson in free agency. They’ve tried to recoup as much as they can with a few solid free agent signings. But perhaps the biggest trade domino the Warriors are trying to get to fall is Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen may or […]

Klay Thompson is no longer a member of the Golden State Warriors. Did you ever think that sentence would be true? After 13 years with the Warriors, Thompson has departed in free agency, opening the door for general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and the entire Golden State front office to be aggressive in the final […]

The most appealing trade candidate in the NBA is currently Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. With so many big names gone in the free agency pool, the 27-year-old sharpshooter is perhaps the best potentially available player on either the trade market or in free agency. The Jazz are in a rebuild, adding several young players […]

Jordan Clarkson was not able to suit up for the Philippines in their quest to make it to the 2024 Paris Olympics with the team opting to roll with its most recent roster for continuity purposes. The NBA schedule made it impossible for the Utah Jazz guard to suit up consistently for the team famously […]

When it comes to the San Antonio Spurs, there’s one superlative that describes the team perfectly: potential. Sure, San Antonio signed Chris Paul, who will certainly raise the team’s floor heading into Year 2 of the Victor Wembanyama era, but the “Point God” running the show doesn’t mean the the Spurs are not locks to […]

The Golden State Warriors officially said goodbye to Klay Thompson after an incredible run alongside his Splash Brother Steph Curry and Draymond Green. Now, the Warriors have shifted their focus not only to the future but also to competing in the Western Conference as long as Curry and Green remain. As a result, their number […]

The Utah Jazz haven’t yet committed to a hard and fast roster-building decision; earlier in the offseason, they were linked to blockbuster moves for two-way wings Mikal Bridges and even Paul George, the two who have since moved to the New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers, respectively. With the Jazz unable to acquire pieces that […]

Utah Jazz power forward Lauri Markkanen continues to generate trade buzz in the offseason. The floor-stretching big man can be perfect on any team mainly because of his size and ability to punish opponents from the perimeter. The Golden State Warriors are said to have their attention on Markkanen as well as the San Antonio […]

On Sunday evening, NBA free agency is slated to get underway, with the hottest name on the market being Los Angeles Clippers star wing Paul George, who declined his option with the team on Saturday and is now free to take his talents elsewhere. Some of the teams that have been mentioned as candidates to […]

The Utah Jazz’ newest rookie Kyle Filipowski has gotten off to one of the weirdest starts of an NBA career ever. While the seven-footer is a promising talent, he’s at the center of a disturbing developing story that could jeopardize his future with the Jazz. Kyle’s brother Daniel alleged that Caitlin Hutchinson, Kyle’s fiancee, has […]

As the Utah Jazz embark on another season of building a championship contender, the 2024 NBA Draft represented a pivotal moment for the franchise. With an array of promising talent available, the Jazz had the opportunity to address key needs and solidify their future. Their selections have drawn attention. Now, it’s time to assess how […]

With the NBA Draft now in the rearview, free agency and trade season is officially here. For the Utah Jazz, that means deciding what to do with Lauri Markkanen. Markkanen is one of the top rising stars in the NBA but the Jazz are nowhere near being a team ready to compete. Rival teams are […]

The talk during every NBA Draft always centers around the prospects, and rightfully so, as draft day is their day. Prospects work their whole life to get to this moment, and they deserve all of the attention they get. However, sometimes family members and significant others draw the spotlight during the draft, and that was […]

After a long (and sad) wait in the Green Room on Wednesday night during the first round of the NBA Draft, Duke center Kyle Filipowski finally came off the board on Thursday afternoon when the Utah Jazz selected the two-time All-ACC performer with the 32nd pick in the NBA Draft. Filipowski, who was pegged by […]

The New York Knicks have made the move of the NBA offseason so far. They made major headlines throughout the association with acquiring Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. It was a great move by the Knicks, but one that also comes with some pitfalls. They surrendered a lot of draft capital, and their cap […]

Mikal Bridges continues to draw plenty of interest on the trade market even though reports have come out stating that the Brooklyn Nets see him as a foundational star. Teams continue to call the Nets’ bluff as they try to entice them into giving Bridges up so that they could recoup some assets following a […]