Lauri Elias Markkanen (/ˈlaʊri ˈmɑːrkənɛn/ LOW-ree MAR-kə-nen; born 22 May 1997) is a Finnish professional basketball player for the Utah Jazz of the National Basketball Association (NBA). Nicknamed "the Finnisher", he is the son of Finnish basketball players Pekka and Riikka Markkanen, and the younger brother of footballer Eero Markkanen. More about Lauri Markkanen
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Starting his career with HBA-Märsky in the Finnish second-tier league, Markkanen moved to the United States and played college basketball for the Arizona Wildcats, where he earned First-team All-Pac-12 honors in his lone year with the team. He was selected seventh overall in the 2017 NBA draft by the Minnesota Timberwolves before being included in a draft-night trade to the Chicago Bulls for Jimmy Butler. Following a stint with the Cleveland Cavaliers, Markkanen experienced a career resurgence in his first year with the Jazz, earning his first All-Star selection and winning the Most Improved Player Award in 2023.In total, we tracked 1013 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Lauri Markkanen (2017-18 PANINI PRIZM LAURI MARKKANEN RC GOLD DISCO AUTO AUTOGRAPH #2/10 BGS 9.5!) was sold in January 2023 for $2799.99 while the cheapest item (Lauri Markkanen 2019-20 Panini Mosaic Autograph) found a new owner for $0.99 in June 2023. The month with the most items sold (102) was November 2022 with an average selling price of $45.00 for an autographed item of Lauri Markkanen. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in January 2018 with $149.99 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $5.50 was April 2019. In average, an autographed item from Lauri Markkanen is worth $30.87.
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10 Observations: Bulls end 3-game skid with home win over Utah Jazz (11/07/23): The Bulls returned home after a two-game back-to-back to face former Bulls Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz. They took this one, 128-110. Here are 10 observations from the game: — The Bulls have been banged up recently. But when the game starts, they pull it together. That rang true on Monday, as t
Magic vs Jazz Game Highlights (11/03/23): The Magic defeated the Jazz, 115-113. Paolo Banchero led the way for the Magic with 30 points (9-13 FG), 9 rebounds and 5 assists for the Magic, while Franz Wagner added 21 points, 4 rebounds and 5 assists in the victory. Lauri Markkanen tallied 22 points and 7 rebounds for the Jazz in the losing ef
Nuggets vs Jazz Game Highlights (10/31/23): The Nuggets defeat the Jazz, 110-102. Nikola Jokic led the way with 27 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds for the Nuggets, while Aaron Gordon added 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 2 assists in the victory. Lauri Markkanen tallied 27 points, 14 rebounds, and 5 assists for the Jazz in the losing effort
Lauri Markkanen rocks the rim (10/31/23): Lauri Markkanen rocks the rim, 10/30/2023
Jazz vs Suns Game Highlights (10/29/23): The Suns defeated the Jazz, 126-104. Kevin Durant recorded 26 points (8-11 FG), 4 rebounds and 7 assists for the Suns, while Eric Gordon added 21 points and 4 assists in the victory. Lauri Markkanen tallied 19 points (7-13 FG) and 3 rebounds for the Jazz in the losing effort.
Lauri Markkanen hits from way downtown (10/2023): Lauri Markkanen hits from way downtown, 10/28/2023
Former Bull completes mandatory military service over the offseason (09/2023): Lauri Markkanen, the former Bulls 7-footer, recently completed his mandatory service for the Finnish military, according to a post on his Instagram. Markkanen, 25, reported to the Finnish military in April. The big man shaved his head in preparation for his attendance with the military, too. Back th
Grading the Jazz: Lauri Markkanen showed he has star power (05/2023): Former Cavalier made splash during first season in Utah. He made his first All-Star Game and was voted the NBA’s Most Improved Player. Read more about the Finnish star here.
Former Bull Lauri Markkanen wins NBA's Most Improved Player award (04/2023): In his first season with the Utah Jazz, former Bull Lauri Markkanen earned the NBA's Most Improved Player award as recognition for his breakthrough season which featured his first All-Star appearance.
Utah Jazz launch comic themed award campaigns for Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kes (03/2023): The Utah Jazz launched campaigns to promote Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler for end of year NBA awards. The Jazz are producing two comic books that will be sent to voters.
Game Recap: Jazz 118, Spurs 102 (02/2023): The Jazz defeated the Spurs, 118-102. Lauri Markkanen led all scorers with 27 points and four rebounds for the Jazz, while Kris Dunn added 15 points, seven rebounds, and eight assists in the victory. Jeremy Sochan tallied 22 points and six rebounds for the Spurs in the losing effort. The Jazz improv
Game Recap: Trail Blazers 134, Jazz 124 (01/2023): Damian Lillard recorded a season-high 60 points (21-29 FG, 9-15 3pt FG), along with seven rebounds, and eight assists for the Trail Blazers as they defeated the Jazz, 134-124. Lauri Markkanen tallied 24 points for the Jazz in the losing effort. The Trail Blazers improve to 23-25 on the season, while
Lauri Markkanen with an alley oop vs the Sacramento Kings (12/2022): Lauri Markkanen (Utah Jazz) with an alley oop vs the Sacramento Kings, 12/30/2022
Roundtable: Are Brook Lopez, Bol Bol and Lauri Markkanen here to stay? (11/2022): Brook Lopez, Lauri Markkanen, Bol Bol, O.G. Anunoby and Kelly Olynyk have all exceeded expectations in the first quarter of the NBA season. Our expects explain which of the hot-starting players have the most staying power.
Jazz edge short-handed Grizzlies 124-123 (10/2022): SALT LAKE CITY (AP) Lauri Markkanen and Kelly Olynyk each scored 23 points, including a pair of late 3-pointers, to lift the Utah Jazz to a 124-123 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, who were playing without Ja Morant. On their final possession, the Jazz were leading 124-123 and nearly lost the ball
Spain outlasts Finland, Lauri Markkanen with 15 points, 4 boards from Juancho He (09/2022): The Celtics alum added key offense off of the bench to keep Spain's EuroBasket hopes alive.
Lauri Markkanen with a dunk vs the Atlanta Hawks (04/2022): Lauri Markkanen (Cleveland Cavaliers) with a dunk vs the Atlanta Hawks, 04/15/2022
Lauri Markkanen with a dunk vs the Chicago Bulls (03/2022): Lauri Markkanen (Cleveland Cavaliers) with a dunk vs the Chicago Bulls, 03/26/2022
Lauri Markkanen could return tomorrow (02/2022): Serena Winters: JB Bickerstaff said Lauri Markkanen was able to do everything at practice today & looked good. The hope is that he plays against the #Pistons tomorrow, but it's all dependent on how he responds after today's practice. #Cavs Source: ...
Lauri Markkanen to miss significant time? (01/2022): The Cavs have their own injury concerns, especially with Lauri Markkanen suffering what sources believe is a high ankle sprain against the Thunder. Sources say X-rays taken were negative. But the organization is preparing to be without him for a ...
Lauri Markkanen with an alley oop vs the Miami Heat (12/2021): Lauri Markkanen (Cleveland Cavaliers) with an alley oop vs the Miami Heat, 12/13/2021
Allen and Markkanen lead Cavaliers past Mavericks 114-96 (11/2021): DALLAS (AP) Jarrett Allen and Lauri Markkanen notched season highs with 28 and 24 points respectively, and the Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Dallas Mavericks for a 114-96 win on Monday night - their most lopsided win of the season. Allen also had 14 rebounds, while Darius Garland added 18 poin
NBA free agency tracker 2021: Veteran Paul Millsap joins Nets; Lauri Markkanen t (09/2021): Keeping tabs on all the free agency moves before the start of the 2021-22 NBA season
As Kevin Love balks at buyout, trading him will be no easy task for Cavaliers (08/2021): Love's role with Cleveland appears to be diminishing after its latest trade for Lauri Markkanen
Why Lauri Markkanen's bench demotion with Bulls could make him intriguing free a (04/2021): For the right price, Markkanen could be a steal for someone when he becomes a restricted free agent this summer
Lauri Markkanen faces uncertain future with Bulls after shift to bench role (03/2021): Markkanen will be a restricted free agent after the season
Bulls' Markkanen (shoulder) out 2-4 weeks (02/2021): Bulls forward Lauri Markkanen is out 2-4 weeks with a sprained shoulder, becoming the latest Chicago frontcourt player sidelined by an injury.
Bulls announce Tomas Satoransky tests positive for COVID-19, expect to be shorth (01/2021): Satoransky, Lauri Markkanen, Chandler Hutchison and Ryan Arcidiacono are all in the league's health and safety protocol
Bulls' Markkanen, 3 others out due to protocol (12/2020): Lauri Markkanen, Chandler Hutchison, Ryan Arcidiacono and Tomas Satoransky have been ruled out for Thursday's game vs. Washington due to the league's safety protocol.
Lauri Markkanen's improvement begins with Bulls revamping system to make most of (05/2020): Markkanen's development has taken a step backward after having a breakout sophomore season
Lauri Markkanen would rather play elsewhere if there aren't major changes to Bul (04/2020): The new Bulls GM will have his work cut out for him
Lauri Markkanen out 4-6 weeks after stress reaction in right pelvis, leaving Bul (01/2020): Chicago is going to have to make a move just to fill its front-court minutes
GAME RECAP: Bulls 109, Pistons 89 (11/2019): Lauri Markkanen led Chicago with 24 points as the Bulls beat the Pistons, 109-89.
Thursday takes: Decision-making is the biggest issue for Lauri Markkanen (10/2019): We took a deep dive into Lauri Markkanen's game against the Cavaliers on Wednesday, seeing as he sat the last 7 minutes, 12 seconds.