RealGM Basketball Wiretap

03 April 2025

• Lauri Markkanen Out At Least 7-10 Days Following MRI On Left Knee

  Lauri Markkanen returned to Salt Lake City on March 31 for an MRI of his left knee, which revealed patellofemoral chondrosis with associated subchondral edema, with no other structural damage.

  Markkanen will be re-evaluated in 7-10 days after completing an off-court rehab program.

  The Utah Jazz were recently fined $100,000 by the NBA after they ruled that Markkanen didn't play in games he was healthy enough to participate in. Markkanen and the Jazz signed a four-year, $220 million extension last offseason.

• Jordan Clarkson Out For Season After Plantar Fasciitis Procedure

  Jordan Clarkson underwent a medical procedure to address plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Clarkson will be out for the remainder of the season while he continues to receive treatment.

  Clarkson averaged 16.2 points, 3.2 rebounds and 3.7 assists this season for the Utah Jazz.

• Jazz Promised Lauri Markkanen 'Timely Turn Toward Competing' When Signing Extension

  When the Utah Jazz signed Lauri Markkanen to a four-year, $220 million contract extension last August, sources say they had an understanding that the team would have "a timely turn toward competing."

  After two seasons in which the Jazz were competitive for the first half of the season before shifting toward improving lottery odds, the team has largely been non-competitive throughout the entirety of the 24-25 season. The Jazz were recently fined by the NBA for keeping Markkanen out of games he was healthy enough to play.

  Markkanen was ineligible to be traded this season due to the date of his contract extension, but he becomes trade eligible again in the offseason. Markkanen turns 28 in May and is signed through 28-29 with no options for either player or team.

• Jazz Fined $100,000 For Violating NBA's Player Participation Policy With Lauri Markkanen

  The NBA has announced that the Utah Jazz organization has been fined $100,000 for violating the league's Player Participation Policy. The violation occurred when the Jazz failed to make Lauri Markkanen, a star player under the Policy, available for the team's game against the Washington Wizards on March 5 at Capital One Arena, as well as other recent games.

  The Policy, which was adopted prior to the 2023-24 season, is intended to promote participation in the NBA's regular season.

• Isaiah Collier, Zaccharie Risacher Named NBA Rookies Of February

  Isaiah Collier and Zaccharie Risacher have been named the NBA's Rookies of the Month for February.

  Collier averaged 11.5 points, 3.9 rebounds and 9.5 assists for the Utah Jazz.

  Risacher averaged 12.8 points and 4.2 rebounds while shooting 44.0 percent on three-pointers.

  For the month of February, Zach Edey led all rookies in PER at 20.6.

• Jazz, Jaden Springer Agree To Three-Year Deal

  The Utah Jazz signed Jaden Springer to a three-year contract, his agent Chad Speck told Shams Charania of ESPN.

  Springer was on a 10-day deal with the Jazz and has appeared in four games.

• Jaden Springer, Jazz Agree To 10-Day Deal

  Jaden Springer and the Utah Jazz have agreed to a 10-day contract. Springer was traded by the Boston Celtics to the Houston Rockets at the deadline and subsequently waived.

  In 26 games with the Celtics, Springer has averaged 1.7 points and 0.9 rebounds in 5.4 minutes.

• Jazz Waive Josh Richardson

  The Utah Jazz have waived guard Josh Richardson. The Jazz acquired Richardson as part of their trade deadline moves last week.

  The veteran guard has appeared in just eight games this season. Richardson has battled a series of leg/foot injuries this season.

  Utah will eat a dead money cap hit of $3.1 million after waiving Richardson. The veteran guard will become a free agent after clearing waivers. Richardson is eligible to sign with any team following clearing waivers.

• Jazz Waive Jalen Hood-Schifino

  The Utah Jazz have waived guard Jalen Hood-Schifino. Hood-Schifino was acquired by the Jazz via trade on Feb. 3.

  Hood-Schifino appeared in just two games with the Los Angeles Lakers this season. As a rookie in 23-24, Hood-Schifino averaged 1.6 points in 5.2 minutes over 21 games. Hood-Schifino was the 17th overall pick in the 2023 draft.

  Hood-Schifino is represented by Austin Brown.

• Jazz Not Expected To Keep Dennis Schroder

  The Utah Jazz are not expected to hold onto Dennis Schroder, according to Marc J. Spears of Andscape.

  Schroder was acquired by the Jazz as part of trade involving Jimmy Butler going to the Warriors.

  Schroder is averaging 14.4 points and 5.5 assists between the Nets and Warriors this season.