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• Austin Ainge Says Jazz Won't Tank This Upcoming Season
Austin Ainge met with the media for the first time since being announced at the president of basketball operations for the Utah Jazz. One of the questions Ainge was asked about was if the Jazz would continue to manipulate playing time in an effort to tank for draft position. Ainge was concise, but clear in his answer.
"You won't see that this year," Ainge said.
Over the last three seasons, Utah ha...2025
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• Lauri Markkanen Declined Spot In Netflix Show 'Starting 5'
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was offered a spot in Netflix's "Starting 5" show. Ultimately, Markkanen thought the show would be too much going at once during the season.
"I didn't want to bring extra people into the locker room," the Jazz star said. "Yes, it's fine when it's going great and you're having people film you in your car after a game. But what if things go sideways? I just know my ...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Reportedly Prefers To Remain With Jazz
Forward Lauri Markkanen has heard his name in NBA trade rumors, but if he has his way, he’ll stay with the Utah Jazz. Per Tony Jones of The Athletic, Markkanen wants to finish what the Jazz have started and be there when things get good. “Lauri has really taken to Utah. His family has taken […]
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• Lauri Markkanen Prefers To Stay With Jazz
In an interview with ESPN 700, Utah Jazz beat writer Tony Jones offered some insight into where Lauri Markkanen is at with his future. That future involves Markkanen wanting to stay with the Jazz.
"Lauri has really taken to Utah. His family has taken to Utah," Jones said. "Obviously the Jazz can trade him between now and Aug 6th, and Lauri knows that, but Lauri has forged a really close relationsh...2024