OCTOBER 27, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LAURI MARKKANEN #23 - POWER FORWARD - UTAH JAZZ
16.0 PPG •
7.2 RPG •
2.2 APG
16.0 PPG
7.2 RPG
2.2 APG
How good are Lauri Markkanen and the Jazz? Looking at Utah's unexpectedly hot start After five games, the Jazz have four wins, tied for most in the NBA. Why have they been great? Everyone seems to be on the same page.
Turns in strong all-around showing Markkanen finished Wednesday's 109-101 win over the Rockets with 24 points (10-15 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one block across 34 minutes.
Impact Markkanen fell just one rebound shy of his third double-double in five matchups, and he also finished with 20-plus points for the third time this season. The Arizona product continues to contribute for fantasy managers across the board, averaging 22.0 points, 8.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists in the early going (five games).
OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Markkanen has 24 points in Jazz's 109-101 win over Rockets
Lauri Markkanen had 24 points and eight rebounds to help the Utah Jazz beat the Houston Rockets 109-101 on Wednesday nightOCTOBER 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores 31 in OT win Markkanen registered 31 points (9-17 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 11-11 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, one block and two steals in 39 minutes during Sunday's 122-121 overtime victory over the Peli...
Impact Markkannen has been one of the standout performers for a Jazz team that started the season with three straight wins, and his numbers have gotten better and better as games go on. The former Bulls and Cavaliers wing has surpassed the 20-point mark in each of his last two appearances and is averaging 24.0 points, 9.7 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game through his first three outings.
OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Williamson, Ingram injured in Pelicans' first loss
Injuries to Pelicans stars Zion Williamson and Brandon Ingram took some of the luster off of New Orleans promising start to the regular seasonOCTOBER 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Racks up double-double Friday Markkanen supplied 24 points (10-23 FG, 2-10 3Pt, 2-2 FT), 13 rebounds, five assists and one block across 39 minutes during Friday's 132-126 overtime win over the Timberwolves.
Impact Aside from struggling from beyond the arc, Markkanen looked great in the win, finishing second on Utah in both points and rebounds en route to his first double-double of the season. The big man also dished five assists, giving him nine across his first two games with the Jazz. If Markkanen can somehow continue to dish a handful of dimes per game, his fantasy value would see a substantial bump. As it is, he's already a promising option for his skill set a a scorer, rebounder and three-point shooter on a team that should provide him plenty of opportunities to produce.
OCTOBER 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jazz rally to beat Wolves 132-126 in OT reunion with Gobert
Jordan Clarkson scored 29 points on 7-for-12 shooting from 3-point range to lead Utah’s rally for a 132-126 win over MinnesotaOCTOBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shines in season opener Markkanen finished Wednesday's 123-102 victory over the Nuggets with 17 points (6-12 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, four assists and two steals over 33 minutes.
Impact Markkanen has always been a secondary scorer throughout his career with both the Bulls and Cavaliers, but he's expected to play a more prominent role on this rebuilding Jazz team, and the season opener showed exactly that. Expect him to be one of the team's go-to players on offense on a regular basis, and the first game of the season showed he can be a viable fantasy contributor as long as he remains healthy.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Lauri Markkanen Talks About His Jazz Debut, Postgame Interview
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • YOUTUBE
New-look Jazz beat Nuggets 123-102 in season opener
Colin Sexton scored 20 points, Lauri Markkanen added 17 and the new-look Utah Jazz beat the Denver Nuggets 123-102 on Wednesday night in the season opener for both teamsOCTOBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Posts another double-double Markkanen tallied 21 points (9-13 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 3-4 FT), 10 rebounds and two assists over 29 minutes in Friday's preseason loss to Dallas.
Impact Markkanen led the Jazz in both scoring and rebounds and finished with an efficient shooting mark from the field. He logged back-to-back double-doubles to finish the preseason slate and averaged 16.5 points and 6.8 boards across four games overall. With Utah in rebuild mode, Markkanen could see plenty of opportunity this season, making him an intriguing sleeper option in fantasy.
OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Logs double-double in loss Markkanen closed with 18 points (6-13 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), 10 rebounds and one assist in 26 minutes during Tuesday's preseason loss to San Antonio.
Impact Markkanen did exactly what was expected, flirting with a double-double and adding a pair of triples, while offering very little else. Despite a somewhat empty fantasy stat set, Markkanen is in a perfect spot to thrive, so managers are going to have to start reaching into the middle rounds of some leagues to secure his services.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Donovan Mitchell raises Cavs to title contender in East
Donovan Mitchell has moved the needle in ClevelandOCTOBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dazzles with 20-point effort Markkanen had 20 points (7-12 FG, 2-6 3Pt, 4-4 FT), five rebounds and two steals across 24 minutes in Sunday's 114-82 loss against the Raptors.
Impact The former Cavaliers and Bulls forward made his preseason debut with Utah, and if this performance is a sign of things to come, then he should be one of the team's go-to players on offense. He was the only Utah player who reached the 20-point mark, and in fact, he was the only starter who scored in double digits in this one.
OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brown, Tatum, 3-point shooting leads Celtics past Hornets
Jaylen Brown scored 24 points, Jayson Tatum added 16 and the Boston Celtics picked up where they left off with a preseason 134-93 victory over the Charlotte HornetsOCTOBER 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
AP source: Cavs, Wade agree to 3-year contract extension
A person familiar with the negotiations tells AP that Cavaliers forward Dean Wade has agreed to terms on a three-year, $18.5 million contract extension with ClevelandSEPTEMBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
From Helsinki to Salt Lake City: New Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is just hoping to find a home From a coffeehouse near his actual house in Finland, new Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen and his wife discussed the shock of his latest tr...
SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • SLTRIB.COM
NBA Mock Trade: Thunder Add Lauri Markkanen to Frontcourt of Future Upon Chet Holmgren’s return next season, could Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen be a good fit alongside him with the Thunder?
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • SACBEE.COM
Spain vs. Finland: How to watch, stream Eurobasket, TV Channel, start time as Finns try to continued their unlikely run Lauri Markkanen will leads the final in the quarterfinals
SEPTEMBER 13, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Cavaliers add All-Star G Mitchell, jump into East title hunt
The Cavaliers are back in the Eastern Conference title huntSEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cavaliers trade for Donovan Mitchell, send Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, Collin Sexton and picks to Jazz The Cavaliers' strike a blockbuster deal that includes them sending three unprotected first-round picks to Utah.
SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • CLEVELAND.COM
Leads team in loss Markkanen recorded 26 points (10-17 FG, 6-12 3Pt), eight rebounds, two assists and one block in Friday's 107-101 loss to Atlanta.
Impact Cleveland fell just short of advancing to the playoffs, even though Markkanen drained six three-pointers and nearly posted a double-double. The Arizona product averaged 14.8 points on 44.5 percent shooting from the field and 35.8 percent from deep this season.
APRIL 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Cavs vs. Hawks Play-In Postgame: Lauri Markkanen
APRIL 16, 2022 • YOUTUBE
Trae Young lifts Hawks past Cavaliers in play-in game
Trae Young’s 38-point performance lifted the Atlanta Hawks past the Cleveland Cavaliers for the East’s No. 8 playoff seed.APRIL 16, 2022
Young's 38 lift Hawks past Cavs for No. 8 playoff seed
Trae Young scored 32 of his 38 points in the second half and the Atlanta Hawks overcame losing center Clint Capela to a knee injury to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-101 in the p...APRIL 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
