Lauri Markkanen not untouchable in potential trades?
NBA Central: “I’ve been told [Utah Jazz] will listen on anyone on the roster…With Lauri Markkanen, he’s not untouchable but it’s going to take one of your untouchables to get him”👀 – @espn_macmahon (Via apple.co/47zC6B6 / h/t @BasketballOnX ) pic.twitter.com/9Hrb3JjzeZ
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
Source: Twitter @TheNBACentral
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Lauri Markkanen @MarkkanenLauri
VUODEN URHEILIJA 2023 🙏🏼 KIITOS
pic.twitter.com/EMrlJSzjXM – 4:36 PM
VUODEN URHEILIJA 2023 🙏🏼 KIITOS
pic.twitter.com/EMrlJSzjXM – 4:36 PM
Andy Larsen @andyblarsen
Lauri Markkanen was just named the Finnish Sports Athlete of the Year by the Finnish Association of Sports Journalists. He’s the first basketball player to win the award.
It seems to be a big deal in Finland — he was seen holding his trophies after practice today. – 3:52 PM
Lauri Markkanen was just named the Finnish Sports Athlete of the Year by the Finnish Association of Sports Journalists. He’s the first basketball player to win the award.
It seems to be a big deal in Finland — he was seen holding his trophies after practice today. – 3:52 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Triple-double day for Wemby
Lauri Markkanen, Domantas Sabonis, and more #EuroWatch #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:01 AM
Triple-double day for Wemby
Lauri Markkanen, Domantas Sabonis, and more #EuroWatch #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 4:01 AM
StatMuse @statmuse
Lauri Markkanen tonight:
26 PTS
12 REB
+17
Took down the reigning champs. statmuse.com/nba/player/lau… – 12:33 AM
Lauri Markkanen tonight:
26 PTS
12 REB
+17
Took down the reigning champs. statmuse.com/nba/player/lau… – 12:33 AM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
You can see it prevalent tonight, but Lauri Markkanen is progressing as a player. He’s becoming better off the dribble right before our eyes – 12:01 AM
You can see it prevalent tonight, but Lauri Markkanen is progressing as a player. He’s becoming better off the dribble right before our eyes – 12:01 AM
Ben Anderson @BensHoops
A good sign for the @utahjazz to see Lauri Markkanen starting to dribble more.
Initiating fast breaks, attacking smaller players from the perimeter in.
Kind of the next step in his game, and could lead to more playmaking. – 11:50 PM
A good sign for the @utahjazz to see Lauri Markkanen starting to dribble more.
Initiating fast breaks, attacking smaller players from the perimeter in.
Kind of the next step in his game, and could lead to more playmaking. – 11:50 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
man, that was a terrific move by Lauri Markkanen. Christian Braun is a very good defender, and Markkanen made that look easy – 11:50 PM
man, that was a terrific move by Lauri Markkanen. Christian Braun is a very good defender, and Markkanen made that look easy – 11:50 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Nikola Jokic throws Lauri Markkanen to the ground and points at Natalie Sago as if to say “THAT’S a foul”
Jokic was (and maybe rightfully so) upset at the previous call on him against John Collins – 11:35 PM
Nikola Jokic throws Lauri Markkanen to the ground and points at Natalie Sago as if to say “THAT’S a foul”
Jokic was (and maybe rightfully so) upset at the previous call on him against John Collins – 11:35 PM
David Locke @DLocke09
1/10 Starting Lineups:
NUGGETS
F Michael Porter Jr.
F Aaron Gordon
C Nikola Jokic
G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
G Jamal Murray
JAZZ
F Simone Fontecchio
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Collin Sexton
G Kris Dunn – 9:37 PM
1/10 Starting Lineups:
NUGGETS
F Michael Porter Jr.
F Aaron Gordon
C Nikola Jokic
G Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
G Jamal Murray
JAZZ
F Simone Fontecchio
F Lauri Markkanen
C John Collins
G Collin Sexton
G Kris Dunn – 9:37 PM
More on this storyline
Scotto: We also touched on Keegan Murray, and I wanted to get your thoughts on him, because if they’re going to get Pascal Siakam or Kyle Kuzma, you’re going to move Murray positionally down to the three. Is Sacramento trying to upgrade at the four while moving Keegan to the three? What’s the thought process in Sacramento, given where he’s at, especially since you mentioned they think he can be a star. Ham: They view him as a star. I’ve had conversations within the walls. I asked the question, would youtrade him for Lauri Markkanen last season? The answer was “No. We believe he’ll be better than Markkanen.” So that should tell you everything that you need to know about what they feel about him as a player. -via HoopsHype / January 10, 2024
Aside from LaVine and Murray, not many star players have been rumored to become available ahead of the trade deadline. There is Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby with the Toronto Raptors, but teams around the league have been unable to negotiate with the Raptors due to their “insanely high” asking prices, as one league source told ClutchPoints. Lauri Markkanen has also been mentioned recently, yet the Utah Jazz wouldn’t have much interest in anything the Lakers could offer them at this point. -via Clutch Points / December 28, 2023
A majority of NBA executives who spoke with HoopsHype believe Markkanen will remain in Utah for several reasons: He wants to stay in Utah, the price tag for him is too high with his looming free agency, and he can renegotiate and extend his contract after the season. Multiple executives called the thought of Markkanen being traded “wishful thinking.” -via HoopsHype / December 22, 2023