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Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen wins 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen has won the 2022-23 NBA Most Improved Player of the Year award. The sixth-year wing received 69 first-place votes, 27 second-place...

Jazz sign forward Luka Samanic through the 2023-24 season

The Utah Jazz are signing forward Luka Samanic through the 2023-24 season, according to agents George Roussakis and Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports. In late March,...

Jazz stars Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton out against Thunder

Utah Jazz stars Lauri Markkanen (hand) and Collin Sexton (rest) have been ruled out for Thursday night’s home game versus the Oklahoma City Thunder. Markkanen, 25,...

Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen aims to elevate own game, not win Most Improved Player

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having the best season of his NBA career with the Western Conference team, and the betting favorite to win Most...

Jazz guard Collin Sexton (left hamstring) to miss another week

Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (left hamstring strain) will miss at least one more week, per sources. The former Cleveland Cavaliers star has missed a total...

Bulls favorites to sign Russell Westbrook after contract buyout

The Chicago Bulls are the favorites to sign Russell Westbrook when and if the nine-time All-Star agrees to a contract buyout with the Utah Jazz, per...

Lakers trade Russell Westbrook, first-rounder to Jazz for Timberwolves’ Malik Beasley, D’Angelo Russell, and Jarred Vanderbilt

The Los Angeles Lakers traded Russell Westbrook, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Damian Jones, and a lightly protected first-round draft pick to the Utah Jazz for Minnesota Timberwolves’ Malik...

Jordan Brand unveils 2023 NBA All-Star Game uniforms

Jordan Brand will supply uniforms for the 2023 NBA All-Star Game. For the last six years, Air Jordan has outfitted the league’s star players. Since the...

Jazz wing Lauri Markkanen (hip) upgraded to questionable vs. Clippers

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (hip) has been upgraded to questionable for Wednesday night’s home game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kelly Olynyk (ankle) remains out...

Walker Kessler first NBA rookie with 20 points, 20 rebounds since 2014

On Monday, Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz became the first NBA rookie to record at least 20 points and 20 rebounds in a single game...

Jordan Clarkson first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score 9+ points in final minutes to turn deficit into lead

On Tuesday, Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson became the first NBA player since Kobe Bryant to score nine or more consecutive points in the final two...

Jordan Clarkson on Donovan Mitchell: ‘He is a cool and down-to-earth kid’

Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson is still on positive terms with former teammate Donovan Mitchell, who was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers for Ochai Agbaji, Lauri...

Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen: ‘I know I’ve gotten better as a player’

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having the best season of his career. The 25-year-old’s performances right now cannot help but make fans wonder whether playing...

Cavaliers’ Donovan Mitchell on return to Utah: ‘I hope it’s cheers’

Donovan Mitchell was traded by the Utah Jazz to the Cleveland Cavaliers back in September, and now the three-time All-Star is preparing for his first road...

Lauri Markkanen bolsters case for MIP with career-high 49 points

Utah Jazz breakout star Lauri Markkanen is one of the favorites to win NBA Most Improved Player of the Year this season, especially after scoring a...