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• Keyonte George Could Miss Time With Left Ankle Sprain
Jazz guard Keyonte George suffered a left ankle sprain late in the fourth quarter of Friday’s loss to Brooklyn, per Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune (Twitter links). While X-rays on George’s ankle came back negative, he had a noticeable limp in the locker room and was being attended to by training staff, according […]...2026
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• Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen Expected To Return Tuesday
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, who has missed the last seven games while recovering from an illness, was able to practice on Monday and is expected to play in Tuesday’s game against the Clippers, tweets Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Markkanen is averaging a career-high 27.9 points, 7.2 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 1.0 steal […]...2026
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• Northwest Notes: Nurkic, Avdija, Henderson, Nuggets
Since raving about the Jazz organization last month, Jusuf Nurkic has been in and out of the team’s lineup, missing time due to a toe injury and then receiving his first three DNP-CDs of the season last week. That hasn’t diminished the big man’s enthusiasm for his current situation, according to Andy Larsen of The […]...2026
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• Injury Notes: Markkanen, Davis, Lakers, Grizzlies, Mann
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is likely to miss his second straight game on Saturday vs. Orlando, with Utah officially listing him as doubtful due to right groin injury management (hat tip to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune). The 28-year-old is off to a strong start to the 2025/26 campaign, averaging a career-high 27.8 […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: K. George, Bailey, A. Mitchell, Wolves
Third-year guard Keyonte George is having a breakout season for the Jazz, putting up career highs in every major counting stat while improving his offensive efficiency and competing harder on the defensive end, writes Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. George, who will be eligible for a rookie scale extension next summer, spoke to […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Kessler, Lillard, Thunder Collapses, Thunder Defense
The Jazz lost Walker Kessler to a season-ending shoulder injury at the end of last month. It has greatly affected their defense, as Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune details. Jusuf Nurkic has been thrust into the starting center role and while he’s a prolific rebounder, he’s a subpar defender. Kevin Love, 37, has […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Nurkic, Avdija, Henderson, Nuggets
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• Injury Notes: Markkanen, Davis, Lakers, Grizzlies, Mann
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• Northwest Notes: Kessler, Lillard, Thunder Collapses, Thunder Defense
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• Injury Notes: Jazz, Williams, Sheppard, Furphy
The Jazz are getting closer to full health, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune (via Twitter). Larson quotes a Jazz injury report that states that Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler, and Kyle Filipowski, all of whom had missed the start of training camp due to lower back, left shoulder, and left wrist injuries, […]...2025
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• Latest On Lauri Markkanen

Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen, a standout for Finland during the team’s run to the EuroBasket semifinals last month, sustained a left wrist contusion during the tournament that has sidelined him through training camp and the first part of the preseason. However, the injury is considered a minor one, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt […]...2025
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• Jazz’s Keyonte George To Undergo MRI On Thursday
Jazz guard Keyonte George will undergo an MRI on his left ankle on Thursday after sustaining an injury in the first quarter of Utah’s victory over New York on Wednesday, per Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune (Twitter link). According to Walden and his Salt Lake Tribune colleague Andy Larsen (Twitter links), George initially […]...2023
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• Lauri Markkanen (Hamstring) To Be Reevaluated Next Week
Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen will miss his fifth consecutive game on Saturday vs. Portland due to a left hamstring strain. According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune (Twitter links), Markkanen is set to be reevaluated at some point next week, with Utah saying its leading scorer “continues to make progress” from his injury. […]...2023
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• Northwest Notes: Clarkson, Sexton, Lillard, J. Williams, More
Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson, who has missed the team’s last four games due to a finger injury, was a partial participant in Thursday’s practice and participated fully in Friday’s practice (Twitter links via Eric Walden and Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune). It remains to be seen whether or not Clarkson will be active […]...2023
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• Sixers news: Joel Embiid heads to locker room with injury vs. Jazz
Philadelphia 76ers super star Joel Embiid left Thursday’s game against the Utah Jazz with an apparent injury. NBA Beat writer Andy Larsen posted about the injury that left Sixers’ Embiid heading for the locker room. Embiid going to the locker room pointing to his chest, as Rudy Gay gets an and-one. Jazz up 12. — […] The post Sixers news: Joel Embiid heads to locker room wit...2021
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• Jazz star Donovan Mitchell declares Game 1 status
Utah Jazz star Donovan Mitchell is planning to play in Game 1 of the first round on Sunday. Mitchell will play “barring any setbacks” after missing just over a month with an ankle injury, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Mitchell suffered the injury back on April 16 against the Indiana Pacers. […] The post Jazz star Donovan Mitchell declares Game 1 status appear...2021
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"That hasn’t diminished the big man’s enthusiasm for his current situation, according to Andy Larsen of The […]"

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"After being involved in two mega-deals over the past week, the Jazz will part with two of the players they received, sources tell Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune (Twitter link), who says the team plans to waive Josh Richardson and Jalen Hood-Schifino."

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"Collin Sexton has started the past 17 games for the Jazz, with the team going 13-4 in those games and completely turning around their season, writes The Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen."

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"The Athletic’s John Hollinger was the first to share these rumors in May and now, the Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen says that he’s heard the same thing."

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"According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Will Hardy is considered the leading candidate in the head coaching […] The post RUMOR: Ime Udoka assistant coach becoming frontrunner for Jazz head coach job appeared first on ClutchPoints."

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"The French big man was just having some toilet troubles, Jazz head coach Quin Snyder hilariously revealed via Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune."

2020
"A source confirms to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune that Mitchell is “frustrated” with Gobert’s irresponsible actions regarding the virus, but the organization believes the situation can be repaired."

2019
"Mitchell told Andy Larsen of The Salt Like Tribune that he did not want to make his actions “a big, big deal” and that he just reacted instinctually."

2018
"Utah spoke with Kyle Lowry‘s representatives during the summer of 2017 and the organization felt confident that it could sign Lowry, sources tell Andy Larsen and Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune."

2017
"14 After the game, Utah Jazz head coach Quin Snyder told the media, via Andy Larsen of KSL."

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""Just some gamesmanship," Hayward said afterward, per KSL's Andy Larsen."

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"General manager Dennis Lindsey talked about the process with Salt City Hoops' Andy Larsen and Ben Dowsett, saying: We're going to address moves that have the long-term interest of the Utah Jazz."

• NBA Analyst Makes Bold Prediction About $195,868,144 Star’s Future Amid Trade Rumors
NBA analyst Andy Larsen makes a bold prediction about the trade rumors surrounding one of the league's hottest prospects....2025
• Jazz Notes: Sexton, Kessler, Collins, Higgins, Maluach
Currently armed with the Nos. 5 and 21 picks in the first round this year, the Jazz appear to be at least exploring multiple trades heading into the 2025 draft. Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune unpacks a few potential trades that Utah brass has at least discussed on Thursday’s installment of the Locked […]...2025
• Report: Lakers Interested In Trading For John Collins

According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, the Los Angeles Lakers are interested in trading for Utah Jazz forward John Collins. Collins has a player option worth $26,580,000 for next season. The Lakers and Jazz have held discussions on a potential John Collins trade, per @andyblarsen (https://t.co/FgDt2R7yVL). Collins, an athletic rim-running big who […] The post Report: ...2025
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• Jazz’s Austin Ainge On Tanking: ‘Won’t See That’ In 2025/26
Asked during his introductory press conference on Monday about whether the Jazz intend to continue tanking and manipulating players’ minutes in 2025/26, new president of basketball operations Austin Ainge offered a succinct response, per Kevin Reynolds and Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune and Tony Jones of The Athletic. “You won’t see that this […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Jazz Non-Guaranteed Players, Porter Jr., Gordon, Conley
The Jazz have four players with non-guaranteed contract for next season — KJ Martin, Svi Mykhailiuk, Jaden Springer and Johnny Juzang. Will they retain any of them? Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune examines each player’s case, concluding that their futures depend on what else the Jazz do with their roster this summer and […]...2025
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• Jazz Notes: Springer, Martin, Sensabaugh, Williams, George, Sexton
Two recent additions made their debut with the Jazz during Friday’s loss to Oklahoma City, writes Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Former Celtics guard Jaden Springer, who signed a 10-day contract on Thursday, checked into the game in the first quarter as the second player that coach Will Hardy used off the bench. […]...2025
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• The Jazz calling a timeout to wipe away their own potential game-winner is incredible tanking

Photo by Chris Gardner/Getty Images The Jazz are firmly in the middle of a rebuild, but it’s safe to say even they (probably) didn’t mean to tank this blatantly in their Sunday night loss to the Lakers. Under normal circumstances, the Utah Jazz (4-16 overall) losing a game would not be headline news. But it was the way they lost against the Lakers on Saturday night to secure that 16th defe...2024
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• Jazz Add Justin Lewis On Camp Deal
The Jazz have signed forward Justin Lewis, according to a team press release. It’s an Exhibit 10 contract, as Lewis will be waived and then rejoin the Salt Lake City Stars, Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake City Tribune tweets. Lewis appeared in 29 NBA G League regular season games during the 2023/24 season for […]...2024
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• Report: No Teams Interested In Trading For Jazz’s Jordan Clarkson

According to NBA reporter Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, no teams are interested in trading for Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson. Clarkson will make $14.3 million next season in the final year of his contract. “Clarkson, meanwhile, needs a bounceback season after really struggling with his efficiency last year,” Larsen wrote. “As of […] The post Report: No Teams...2024
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• Jazz Notes: Zanik, Future, Markkanen, Hardy, Lofton
Speaking to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune (subscriber link) last week, general manager Justin Zanik said the dearth of appealing options in free agency will have the Jazz looking upgrade via the trade market this offseason. “If you study the free agent trends — and this is not unique to the Jazz, this […]...2024
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• Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen Expected To Return Tuesday
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• NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Nuggets

Jazz Ace Bailey isn’t lighting up the box score yet — 8.7 points on .415/.324/.824 shooting — but the Jazz like everything else they’re seeing. The rookie has hit double figures in four straight and continues to win over veterans by doing the little things, as Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune wrote. “He’s […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Timberwolves, Jaden McDaniels, Nuggets ap...2025
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• NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Timberwolves, Jaden Daniels, Nuggets

Jazz Ace Bailey isn’t lighting up the box score yet — 8.7 points on .415/.324/.824 shooting — but the Jazz like everything else they’re seeing. The rookie has hit double figures in four straight and continues to win over veterans by doing the little things, as Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune wrote. “He’s […] The post NBA Notes: Jazz, Ace Bailey, Timberwolves, Jaden Daniels, Nuggets appe...2025
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• Summer League Notes: Filipowski, Harper, Pelicans, Labissiere, Huntley
Kyle Filipowski has turned in a series of impressive performances for the Jazz‘s Summer League team in Las Vegas, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, who wonders whether Utah might consider starting the second-year big man this fall. As Larsen points out, the team’s most-used starting lineup featured Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Jazz, Thunder, Reath, Blazers
Although the Jazz were missing several regulars and only lost by seven points, head coach Will Hardy wasn’t happy with what he saw from his team on Sunday at home vs. New Orleans. As Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune (subscription required) relays, Hardy had plenty to say after a 128-121 loss in which […]...2025
• Northwest Notes: George, Jokic, Gobert, Warren
The Jazz have fallen out of the play-in race and are headed for another lottery finish, but rookie guard Keyonte George continues to impress. He scored at least 25 points for a third straight game in Friday’s win over Atlanta, earning high praise for head coach Will Hardy, according to Andy Larsen of The Salt […]...2024
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• Jazz Put John Collins On Trade Block

The Utah Jazz are open to trading John Collins, sources told Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. "The 26-year-old has the lowest on-court/off-court splits of any rotation player on the team, and the team has been frustrated with his slow uptake on learning the Jazz's system on both ends of the floor," according to Larsen. Collins missed his third straight game due to a non-COVID illness. Collin...2023
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• Paolo Banchero falls one vote shy of winning unanimous Rookie of the Year
Paolo Banchero of the Orlando Magic was short by one first-place vote on the confirmed ballots list to win unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year, and the lone voter to ruin it was Salt Lake Tribune writer Andy Larsen. “Basically… the advanced stats all favor [Walker] Kessler, and I’ve always been an analytically-oriented voter,” Larsen […] The post Paolo Banchero falls one...2023
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• Heat, Timberwolves among latest teams to provide aid to arena workers
The Heat and AmericanAirlines Arena announced on Wednesday that they’ll be providing financial assistance to team and arena part-time staffers who have lost work as a result of the coronavirus pandemic, writes Ira Winderman of The South Florida Sun Sentinel. Heat owner Micky Arison‘s foundation will be donating an additional $1M to establish an initiative aimed at aiding employees and addressing o...2020
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• Jazz hopeful possible Gobert-Mitchell rift can be resolved
Stories have been circulating about a possible rift between Jazz teammates Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert after both players tested positive for coronavirus earlier this week. A source confirms to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune that Mitchell is “frustrated” with Gobert’s irresponsible actions regarding the virus, but the organization believes the situation can be repaired. Gobert has admit...2020
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• The Jazz calling a timeout to wipe away their own potential game-winner is incredible tanking
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• Rodney Hood Injury: Updates on Jazz Guard's Knee and Recovery
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• Olympic Basketball 2016: TV Schedule, Live Stream and Odds for Day 2
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Nobody Wants to Face Damian Lillard, Blazers out West
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• Utah Jazz Interested in Trade for Dallas Superstar Luka Doncic
Multiple NBA sources have reported that the Utah Jazz are interested in Slovenian superstar Luka Doncic. The Athletic’s John Hollinger was the first to share these rumors in May and now, the Salt Lake Tribune’s Andy Larsen says that he’s heard the same thing. “I’ve heard similar things, for what it’s worth,” Larsen said. “I […] The post Utah Jazz Interested in Trade for Dallas Superstar Luka...2023
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• Tuesday NBA Roundup: Nobody Wants to Face Damian Lillard, Blazers out West
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• Northwest Notes: Clarkson, Sexton, Lillard, J. Williams, More
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• RUMOR: Ime Udoka assistant coach becoming frontrunner for Jazz head coach job
The Utah Jazz are continuing their search for a new head coach. As they look for Quin Snyder’s replacement on the job, they are looking heavily into someone from Ime Udoka’s Boston Celtics coaching staff. According to Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, Will Hardy is considered the leading candidate in the head coaching […] The post RUMOR: Ime Udoka assistant coach becoming fro...2022
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• Predicting Final Destinations for the Hottest Names on the 2016 NBA Trade Market
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• Jazz Notes: Sexton, Clarkson, Smith, Hardy, Horton-Tucker
Collin Sexton or Jordan Clarkson haven’t been shut down for the season, according to Jazz coach Will Hardy, Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune tweets. Both played in a 3-on-3 scrimmage after the team’s shootaround on Friday. Sexton hasn’t played in a game since Feb. 15 due to a hamstring strain. Clarkson has been […]...2023
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• REPORT: Jazz’s true reason for rejecting Donovan Mitchell trade offer from Heat
The Utah Jazz apparently received a trade offer from the Miami Heat for Donovan Mitchell, but they also refused it like many other proposals from a handful of teams. According to Andy Larsen of Salt Lake Tribune, the Jazz got the offer before the Rudy Gobert trade was finalized. Unfortunately, it didn’t meet their desired […] The post REPORT: Jazz’s true reason for rejecting Dono...2022
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• Keyonte George Could Miss Time With Left Ankle Sprain
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• Northwest Notes: Nurkic, Avdija, Henderson, Nuggets
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• Northwest Notes: Kessler, Lillard, Thunder Collapses, Thunder Defense
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• Injury Notes: Jazz, Williams, Sheppard, Furphy
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• Summer League Notes: Filipowski, Harper, Pelicans, Labissiere, Huntley
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• Jazz Insert Isaiah Collier At Point Guard
The Jazz and coach Will Hardy made a notable lineup change on Saturday, inserting rookie Isaiah Collier at point guard and benching Keyonte George. As Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune notes, George had started every game since the middle of his rookie campaign last year. George has endured a sophomore slump after a […]...2025
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• Jazz Notes: Tanking, Markkanen, Mills, Williams, Collins
Several Jazz players who have sat out recent games likely would’ve been playing more if the team were contending for a playoff spot, writes Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. That group includes Lauri Markkanen, who missed four consecutive games due to back spasms, and John Collins, who was out for eight straight due […]...2025
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• Northwest Notes: Kessler, Markkanen, Murray, Hartenstein
The Jazz turned in their best defensive performance of the season Saturday, and it’s no coincidence that Walker Kessler was back on the court, writes Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. After missing six games due to hip bursitis, Kessler returned to the starting lineup and provided a strong interior presence to shut down […]...2024
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• Northwest Notes: Filipowski, George, Collier, D. Jones, Doncic, Vezenkov, Trail Blazers
Rookie center Kyle Filipowski‘s play continues to be one of the brightest spots of the Jazz‘s season so far, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune writes. After claiming a starting role last week, Filipowski continues to pass test after test against some of the NBA’s best. Filipowski’s getting tested defensively in his rookie season, […]...2024
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• Jazz exec Austin Ainge shoots down Lauri Markkanen trade buzz

Jazz executive Austin Ainge says Lauri Markkanen isn’t going anywhere, at least for now. Responding to The Ringer’s Zach Lowe, who predicted Markkanen would be off Utah’s roster within a year, Ainge got straight to the point. “I don’t agree with that,” he said, via Andy Larsen of the Salt Lake Tribune. “And I love […] The post Jazz exec Austin Ainge shoots down Lauri Markkanen trade buzz app...2025
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• Utah Jazz's 2015 Trade Deadline Shopping List
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