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Lauri Markkanen agrees to multiyear deal to remain with the Utah Jazz

Aug. 07, 2024 17:55 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Lauri Markkanen received a five-year, $238 million contract with Utah on Wednesday, according to his agent, ensuring the Jazz have a key element in their rebuilding plans. Agent Michael Lelchitski of Sports International Group also said the deal includes $220...

Veteran guard Russell Westbrook agrees to 2-year deal with Denver Nuggets, AP source says

Jul. 26, 2024 16:02 PM EDT

DENVER (AP) — Russell Westbrook has agreed to a two-year contract with the Denver Nuggets, a person with knowledge of the deal told The Associated Press on Friday. The deal provides Denver with a much-needed backup point guard for oft-injured star Jamal Murray and gives the...

Winter Olympians will compete at these 13 venues when the Games return to Salt Lake City in 2034

Jul. 24, 2024 11:08 AM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Winter Olympics will make its grand return to Salt Lake City in 2034, the International Olympic Committee announced Wednesday, marking the success of Utah's decadeslong effort to preserve Olympic venues and retain public enthusiasm. Local leaders have had...

Jazz waive Westbrook as expected to clear his departure, likely for the Nuggets

Jul. 20, 2024 20:41 PM EDT

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — The Utah Jazz waived point guard Russell Westbrook on Saturday, creating the opportunity for him to potentially join the Denver Nuggets. Utah acquired Westbrook from the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The...

Clippers trade Russell Westbrook to Jazz. He's expected to join the Nuggets after a buyout

Jul. 18, 2024 22:01 PM EDT

LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Clippers sent Russell Westbrook to the Utah Jazz on Thursday in a sign-and-trade deal for point guard Kris Dunn. The Jazz are expected to buy out the former NBA MVP's contract so Westbrook can sign with the Denver Nuggets, according to ESPN. ...

NBA Draft Latest: French players, UConn stars and hometown standout among first-round picks

Jun. 26, 2024 23:58 PM EDT

NEW YORK (AP) — The latest from the first round Wednesday at the NBA draft: ___ AJ Johnson wasn't invited to the first-round, goes 23rd AJ Johnson wasn’t invited to the NBA draft green room. He showed up as a fan, sat in the crowd -- and made his way...