Lauri Markkanen News & Breaking Stories

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell signs $150.3 million extension, commits to team's championship aspirations. All-Star's future secured.

Sacramento Kings eye Lauri Markkanen trade to boost title chances. Utah Jazz forward likely available, drawing interest from multiple teams.

Klay Thompson's potential exit from the Warriors could provide significant salary cap relief and open up opportunities for new stars.

Bickerstaff optimistic about future with Cavaliers, while team faces questions about Mitchell's commitment and overall direction moving forward.

"Nikola Jokic's triple-double leads Denver past Golden State, Giannis Antetokounmpo scores 30, and the Bucks win in Doc Rivers' return to Philadelphia."

Former Ohio State players in the NBA, including Mike Conley, D'Angelo Russell, and others, are making an impact as the season progresses.

The NBA All-Star Weekend in Indianapolis will feature the annual 3-Point Contest with eight players, including defending champion Damian Lillard.

NBA All-Star 3-point contest 2024: Time, participants, rules, how to watch. Lillard, Towns, Beasley, Haliburton, Young, Mitchell, Markkanen, Brunson compete.

Warriors vs. Jazz on Thursday, February 15, 2024, at 9:00 PM ET. Warriors are a 2-point favorite against the Jazz.

Anthony Davis and Rui Hachimura lead the Lakers to a 138-122 win over the Jazz as LeBron James rests.

Utah Jazz struggled against the Warriors, with Markkanen and young players facing challenges. Tough loss, but valuable learning experience for the team.

Tight West race with four teams on top. Bradley Beal drops most points in a return game this year. Standings gymnastics.

Adebayo leads Heat to win, Banchero misses buzzer-beater. Harris scores 37 in 76ers win, Pacers triumph without top scorer. Thompson shines.

Cavs refuse to trade Donovan Mitchell, committed to building a contender. Looking to upgrade at small forward position before trade deadline.

Utah Jazz dominates defending NBA champion Denver Nuggets with a 124-111 victory. Jordan Clarkson scores 27 points and nine assists.

Mathurin's clutch free throws give Pacers a win over Celtics. Haliburton injured. Bulls beat Hornets, Jazz top Bucks, Thunder beat Wizards, Heat defeat Rockets.

Miami Heat are aggressively pursuing a title. Potential trade packages for players like Zach LaVine, Zion Williamson, and Donovan Mitchell are discussed.

Clippers, Maple Leafs, Raptors, Knicks, Hawks, Rockets, Kings, Heat, Jazz, and Mavericks all win big in Wednesday night games.

Sam Merrill scored 27 points and 8 3-pointers as the Cavs beat the Jazz. Cleveland was short-handed and made a franchise-record 23 3-pointers.

The Los Angeles Lakers face the Utah Jazz in a must-win game to secure their spot in the NBA In-Season Tournament quarterfinals.

Kevin Durant calls out sports gambling community for criticizing players' performances, sparking social media frenzy and Kanye West reference.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander leads Thunder to victory with 28 points and 7 steals, breaking team record with 19 steals.

Pacers snap Sixers' 8-game winning streak. Heat remain unbeaten, Pelicans and Hawks win, Magic lose, Thunder earn first tourney win.

Joel Embiid led the 76ers to their seventh straight win, while Luka Doncic scored 44 points in a Mavericks victory.

Devin Booker's absence due to a foot injury is testing the Phoenix Suns early in the season, affecting their performance.

The Sacramento Kings dominated the Utah Jazz in their season opener, with Harrison Barnes scoring 33 points.

The United States men's basketball team enters the World Cup as the No. 2 ranked nation, with a chip on their shoulder and a desire to prove doubters wrong.