Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) shoots as Oklahoma City Thunder guard Luguentz Dort (5) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024, in Salt Lake City.

Feb 6, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) lays the ball up against Oklahoma City Thunder guard Shai Gilgeous-Alexander (2) during the third quarter at Delta ...

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) reacts after a dunk against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the second half of an NBA basketball game Thursday, Feb. 23, 2023, in Salt Lake City.

SALT LAKE CITY — Lauri Markkanen is sticking around. The All-Star forward signed a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension on Wednesday, according to ESPN.

Mar 27, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) brings the ball up the court against the San Antonio Spurs during the first quarter at Delta Center.

The Golden State Warriors and San Antonio Spurs reportedly have interest in trading for Lauri Markkanen this offseason with the Utah Jazz exploring his trade market. The Oklahoma City Thunder have ...

Oklahoma City gets: Lauri Markkanen Utah gets: Lu Dort, Jaylin Williams, Oklahoma City’s 2025 and 2027 first-round picks, Denver’s top-5 protected 2027 first-round pick, ...

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) as the Utah Jazz host the Memphis Grizzlies, NBA basketball in Salt Lake City on Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022.

For any of you readers that like an abbreviated version of this article: No the Jazz shouldn’t trade Lauri. They should extend his contract and build around him. But if they did trade him, the right ...

Although Chet Holmgren is out for the 2022-23 season, he’s still a huge part of the Oklahoma City Thunder’s future plans. ... Oklahoma City receives: Lauri Markkanen. Utah receives: ...

Lauri Markkanen did what stars are supposed to do Tuesday. ... That's how Markkanen closed out his 33-point, 11-rebound night in Utah's 124-117 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder.

If the star forward sits out again, Svi Mykhailiuk would appear set to make another spot start for the banged-up Jazz against Oklahoma City. More News Jazz's Lauri Markkanen: Won't play Sunday ...