Tag: Lauri Markkanen
Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen Named Most Improved Player
Forward Lauri Markkanen had a banner year in his first season as a member of the Jazz, and fittingly has been rewarded for his...
Dribbles: Fifty Wins? Fourth Seed? It’s Already Been Banner Year for Cavs
Random dribbles on the Cavaliers as they enter the final two games of the regular season. ...
1. The Cavs have clinched the fourth seed...
West Notes: Blazers, Damian Lillard, Nuggets, Jazz
Trail Blazers
Star guard Damian Lillard suggested that people may not appreciate his loyalty to the organization, adding that it isn't likely to change.
"If you're...
Ochai Agbaji Rising With Jazz After Getting ‘New and Good Opportunity’
Rookie shooting guard Ochai Agbaji was traded before his first NBA game. It was a blockbuster of a deal, and Agbaji was mostly viewed...
West Notes: Clippers, Russell Westbrook, Jazz, Suns, Kevin Durant
Clippers
The expectation is that guard Russell Westbrook will start for the Clippers, per Law Murray of The Athletic. If not...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Declines 3-Point Shootout Invitation
Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell has declined an invitation by the NBA to compete in the 3-Point shooting competition at All-Star Weekend, he told Chris...
Ochai Agbaji Considered to be Among Jazz Untouchables
The Jazz are looking to make moves ahead of the Feb. 9 trade deadline, but don't expect rookie shooting guard Ochai Agbaji to be...
Are Cavs Primed to Make Trade at Deadline? Well, Maybe.
It's less than a month until the trade deadline, which is generally when Cavaliers president of basketball operations Koby Altman is at his best.
If...
Jazz Open to Trade Pitches on Everyone But Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler
The Jazz are open to taking trade calls on everyone except forward Lauri Markkanen or rookie center Walker Kessler, according to Marc Stein of...
Dribbles: Cavs Fail to Rise at Right Time in Loss to Jazz
Random dribbles after the Cavaliers' 116-114 road loss to the Jazz. ...
1. This is one that got away. There's really no other way to...
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell Unsure of Jazz Greeting: ‘I Hope It’s Cheers’
Donovan Mitchell is paying his lone visit to the Jazz of the season, and fresh off winning Eastern Conference Player of the Week honors,...
West Notes: Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Lakers, Warriors
Jazz
Forward Lauri Markkanen reflected on the day he was traded from the Cavaliers to the Jazz this offseason, indicating it was a bit of...
Hawks, Suns, Jazz Have Talked Three-Team Trade
The Hawks, Suns and Jazz have discussed a three-team trade that involved forwards John Collins of Atlanta and Jae Crowder of Phoenix, as relayed...
Cavs Dribbles: Donovan Mitchell, Adding Shooting, and Here Come the Bucks
Random dribbles as the Cavaliers improved to 21-11 and remain in third place in the Eastern Conference.
1. The Cavs undoubtedly played their most complete...
