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Utah Jazz fan favorite Andrei “AK-47” Kirilenko joined the Knuckleheads Podcast with Quentin Richardson and Darius Miles to recall his early years playing with legends John Stockton and Karl Malone. “They were very opposite in what my perception as a leader is supposed to be. Karl Malone, vocal, loud leader who always would be on […]

Utah Jazz swingman Jordan Clarkson decided to stir the pot well after most Americans had eaten supper. Clarkson asked a simple question about the ABC News 2024 Presidential Debates which immediately drew strong opinions and sharp divides from X, formerly Twitter, users. Predicting the election is an exercise almost as difficult as predicting the Jazz’s […]

The Utah Jazz can be labeled as a “work in progress.” They’re not a playoff contender, no — it’s been that way since the team decided to move on from the likes of Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert. Missing the postseason for two straight seasons, growing pains seem to be a recurring theme in their […]

Recently, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Marakkenen put the rampant trade rumors surrounding himself to bed by signing a new lucrative contract extension with the franchise that will keep him there for the long term future. Markkanen’s career has blossomed since being traded to the Jazz from the Cleveland Cavaliers in 2022, and other teams like […]

After he was almost traded to the New York Knicks, Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler could be on the move soon. He was reportedly involved in a botched trade with the Knicks that could spell the end of Kessler’s tenure with the Jazz, according to Bleacher Report’s Eric Pincus. “Per multiple sources, Utah has discussed […]

Diana Taurasi can still play. The Phoenix Mercury veteran guard proved her worth again as a valuable member of the team when she led Phoenix with 23 points during an 86-68 win over Angel Reese and the Chicago Sky on Sunday night. Not only that but she also had five assists and three rebounds, while […]

Patty Mills may be done playing for Australia in international competition, but that doesn’t mean that his NBA career is also done and dusted. On Wednesday morning, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Mills has signed with the Utah Jazz on a one-year, $3.3 million deal. Mills will be reuniting with Jazz head coach Will […]

After signing Lauri Markkanen to a contract extension, the Utah Jazz continue to make moves. They’ve signed ex-Boston Celtics shooter Svi Mykhailiuk, and now they’ve signed rookie Kyle Filipowski to a four-year, $12-million contract. Surprisingly, the former Duke basketball standout fell to the second round, where the Jazz picked him 32nd overall. Still, the Jazz […]

After extending Lauri Markkanen to a hefty extension, the Utah Jazz have kept busy in free agency by signing another shooter. The Jazz have agreed to a  four-year, $15-million contract with Ukrainian forward Svi Mykhailiuk, according to Adrian Wojnarowski on ESPN. The sharpshooting forward has played for the Los Angeles Lakers and the Detroit Pistons. […]

After signing Lauri Markkanen to a max contract, the Utah Jazz were not down adding pieces to their team for the upcoming season. Free agent Svi Mykhailiuk was the recent signing by the Jazz, agreeing on a four-year, $15 million contract. Mykhailiuk played with the Boston Celtics last year and appeared in 41 games for […]

Lauri Markkanen’s net worth in 2024 is $30 million. Markkanen is a forward who currently plays for the Utah Jazz. He is a former All-Rookie First Team Player, an NBA All-Star, a former Most Improved Player of the Year winner and the Finnish Athlete of the Year. While Markanen had been the subject of trade […]

When news broke that the Utah Jazz had extended their top player, Lauri Markkanen, to a new five-year, $238 million contract on August 7th, it effectively spelled out the team’s plans for the 2024-25 season. After spending the better part of the offseason linked to a half-dozen teams, Markkanen is now ineligible to be traded […]

Recently, former Utah Jazz star Gordon Hayward announced his retirement from the NBA after a long and successful career. While he was able to somewhat resurrect his career after a devastating leg injury to begin his tenure with the Boston Celtics, Hayward’s prime days were with the Jazz, where he led them on several forays […]

Lauri Markkanen has been one of the most talked-about players this NBA offseason, in large part due to swirling trade rumors involving the 2023 Most Improved Player. However, after signing a five-year, $238 million contract extension with the Utah Jazz, those rumors will have to be put on ice. A Markkanen trade this coming season […]

Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere this offseason. Since the start of free agency, the Utah Jazz All-Star seemed to be the hot name on the trade block, yet there was never any serious momentum in terms of him being on the move. With the Jazz not wanting the Finnish forward to go anywhere anytime soon, […]

All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension that includes $220 million in new money, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Markkanen, who was entering the final year of his four-year, $67.5 million contract with the Jazz, was set to make $18 million during the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans’ quest to find a suitable trade partner for Brandon Ingram has hit another roadblock. The Utah Jazz were once considered one of the most sensible potential destinations for the talented forward. Utah President Danny Ainge put a damp town on those small fires by inking Lauri Markkanen to a long-term contract […]

The Golden State Warriors are no longer at the top of the mountain, and Lauri Markkanen’s latest decision won’t help them get back up there. Despite Golden State’s efforts to trade for him, the Finnish forward agreed to an extension with the Utah Jazz on Tuesday. The Warriors would not meet Utah’s demands, via The […]

The Utah Jazz and All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen are on the verge of agreeing to a massive, long-term contract extension, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. However, with August 6 marking the first day he is eligible to sign a new extension, Markkanen is expected to wait until Wednesday, August 7, at the earliest to […]

Compared to previous offseasons, this NBA offseason has been pretty calm for the most part. Paul George, Klay Thompson, and DeMar DeRozan switched teams in free agency, yet there haven’t really been any blockbuster moves made as a result of teams tightly navigating the first and second tax aprons. However, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen […]

The Golden State Warriors are the top suitors for Lauri Markkanen. Despite their eagerness to acquire the star forward, it seems that they aren’t eager enough. In exchange for Markkanen, the Utah Jazz are looking to get Brandin Podziemski as part of a trade package. However, it appears that the Warriors aren’t willing to let […]

The Utah Jazz have entered the 2024 offseason with a renewed sense of purpose and determination. Following a season of mixed results and missing the playoffs, the front office aimed to bolster the roster through strategic free agent signings. Well, that didn’t exactly happen as the Jazz weren’t especially proactive in the offseason outside of […]

It’s no secret why the Golden State Warriors envision Brandin Podziemski as a fixture of their immediate present and long-term future. During an appearance on the Tim Kawakami Show in late July, owner Joe Lacob revealed “everyone” with the Dubs is confident Podziemski has what it takes to become an NBA All-Star. “I do believe […]

The Utah Jazz have been receiving several calls about the availability of Lauri Markkanen. So far, the team has stood firm not dealing him though. Mike Miller recently shared where he thinks Markkanen will end up, and his doubling down take shocked Shams Charania. While talking about Markkanen on The OGs podcast, Miller mentioned the […]

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 […]