SALT LAKE CITY – Welcome to the Utah Jazz mailbag, where this week we look at the effect Lauri Markkanen’s EuroBasket performance might have on his trade value.

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Then, we’ll respond to as many as we can in that week’s Jazz mailbag in the Jazz Notes podcast.

Jazz Mailbag: Is EuroBasket Improving Lauri Markkanen’s Stock?

Question: If Lauri averages 25 points and 10 rebounds in Eurobasket and also leads his team to the finals, what does that do for his value? Does that carry weight in GM’s minds?

Answer: Lauri Markkanen has certainly had a resurgence at EuroBasket 2025, the same tournament in which he first had a major breakout in 2022, shortly after he was traded to the Jaz

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