Jazz, Lauri Markkanen and Lakers
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The Utah Jazz still view star forward Lauri Markkanen as part of their long-term future, according to HoopsHype's Michael Scotto.
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Jazz staying course as offers for Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler likely to roll in
Utah’s position in the standings is starting to raise eyebrows around the league. As Michael Scotto of HoopsHype notes, the Jazz would owe their 2026 first-round pick to Oklahoma City if it lands outside the top eight.
Doncic is averaging a league-high 34.7 points, along with 8.7 rebounds and 8.8 assists. He leads the Lakers in both points and assists, while being second in rebounds behind Deandre Ayton (9.0 rebounds per game).
Lauri Markkanen scored 30 points, Keyonte George had 29 and the Utah Jazz used a huge fourth quarter to beat the Brooklyn Nets 123-110 on Thursday night.
The Los Angeles Lakers (18-7) visit the Utah Jazz (10-15) on Thursday. Tip-off from Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah, is at 9 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's NBA odds around the Lakers vs.