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Lauri Markkanen Wants To Stay With The Utah Jazz

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1 year ago

July 30, 2024

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Lauri Markkanen Wants To Stay With The Utah Jazz

During an interview with ESPN 700, The Athletic’s Tony Jones, who is a beat writer for the Utah Jazz, suggested Lauri Markkanen is not leaving the team. In fact, he prefers to stay.

According to Jones, the 27-year-old and his family have taken a liking to Utah. Plus, head coach Will Hardy and Markkanen have a strong bond that allows for the forward’s game to grow and his career to continue to be a “breakout”.

“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 relationship to Will Hardy. And Will has really found a way to unlock his career.”

A new contract can be signed on August 6th, but both sides can push back the date to continue negotiating a deal. It should be noted that if the date is pushed back, then he can’t be traded by the February 6th trade deadline.

However, per Jones, the idea of Markkanen being traded is unlikely. It doesn’t matter if it’s in this offseason or during the next season.

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Kevin Love Set To Join Jazz’s Training Camp

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2 months ago

September 28, 2025

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According to Marc Stein, despite the rumors of a potential buyout, Kevin Love is set to participate in training camp. Camp is slated to begin next week.

A potential buyout isn’t expected to happen until a legitimate playoff contender shows interest in the veteran forward.

Since the 37-year-old is below the Non-Taxpayer Mid-Level Exception, any team can sign him following his future buyout. He makes $4.15 million exactly for the upcoming season.

Last season, fans saw Love only appear in 23 games for the Miami Heat. Following the 2021-22 season, his production and game appearances dramatically dipped off.

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Will Hardy Signs 6-Year Extension With Jazz

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6 months ago

May 5, 2025

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Will Hardy Signs 6-Year Extension With Jazz

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, confirmed by the Utah Jazz, head coach Will Hardy will remain with the organization for the foreseeable future after signing a new contract.

Hardy’s extension will last for six years, which is a positive sign for the direction of the team. In his first three years as the Jazz’s coach, he has made a positive impact on the team, including putting them in a position to fight for the postseason in his first two seasons.

However, Utah has decided to go down the rebuilding route, and force the team to tank for better draft positioning. With Utah doing that, there is no blame put on Hardy for their lackluster seasons.

“I’m humbled and honored,” Hardy said. “This is an incredible franchise. To be able to be committed to the next phase of our process is hard to explain. Moments like this are very surreal. I’m so excited.”

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Clippers Trade PJ Tucker To Jazz

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9 months ago

February 1, 2025

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The NBA is five days from the trade deadline, and fans saw the first official trade of the countdown period Saturday morning.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Los Angeles Clippers have traded PJ Tucker, Mo Bamba, a future second-round pick, and cash to the Utah Jazz.

The Jazz will give L.A. Drew Eubanks and Patty Mills. Tucker hasn’t played a single minute this season due to both sides’ agreement to look for a new team.

By accepting this deal, Los Angeles brings themselves below the luxury tax. To be exact, about $4 million below the tax. Even better, it allows them to enter the buyout market for another trade.