The move signifies two things. One, the Jazz cannot trade Markkanen at any point during the 2024-25 season because of when he agreed to the deal. Two, Utah rewarded Markkanen with a handsome contract and relative security after his two breakout seasons included an NBA All-Star appearance and the league’s Most Improved Player award.

Fresh off a newly inked extension, the Finnish star is ready for the challenges ahead with the rebuilding Jazz.

Making Lauri Markkanen a cornerstone of the rebuilding process has given the Utah Jazz a clearer direction of where the franchise wants to go in trying to become an NBA playoff contender again. The Jazz extended Markkanen’s contract in August,

Markkanen will be counted on to take on a greater leadership role with a Utah team featuring six players under 20 years old. The Jazz return last season’s rookies — Keyonte George, Taylor Hendricks, Brice Sensabaugh — and added a new trio of first-year players in Cody Williams, Isaiah Collier, and Kyle Filipowski to the roster.

Head coach Will Hardy and all of the Jazz's players spoke at Monday's media day about their expectations for the upcoming season.

There are no less than ten players 23 years of age or younger currently on the Utah Jazz roster. So for veterans like Jordan Clarkson, they know their role as leaders is invaluable. “Every young guy looks up to us,

This week, Meta's wearables division unveiled a prototype of its Orion smart glasses, a form factor the company believes one day could replace the iPhone. Through micro LED projectors and silicon carbide lenses (which are quite expensive),

The Utah Jazz couldn’t have been clearer to start the season. This team is prioritizing its youth. During media day interviews, coaches and executives alike cited the seven players under the age of 23 who will be the focal point for the team this year.