*Lauri Markkanen**, the All-Star forward, has just signed a **five-year, $238 million contract extension* with the *Utah Jazz**. This lucrative deal includes **$220 million in new money**, with an additional **$24 million* added to his 2024-25 salary. The extension ensures that Markkanen won't be traded for *six months**, making him ineligible for a move until next offseason. The Jazz organization expressed confidence in Markkanen, who has been a cornerstone of their rebuild, averaging **24.5 points* over two seasons. He's also one of only three 7-footers in NBA history to make **1,000 3-pointers**, alongside Dirk Nowitzki and Channing Frye³⁴⁵⁶. 🏀🔥

Source: Conversation with Copilot, 8/9/2024
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