Lauri Markkanen
Mentioned in 12 analyzed podcast episodes across 8 shows
An NBA player for the Jazz who has been a focal point of league tanking discussions. He has drawn significant attention for being benched in fourth quarters during blowouts and for undergoing independent medical evaluation by NBA doctors to verify injury claims amid concerns about strategic roster management. Podcasts have featured him prominently in coverage of the NBA's tanking crisis and its competitive integrity implications.
Appears On
Episode Appearances
Club 520 Podcast · Mar 3, 2026
520 in the Morning - Jeff Teague REACTS to Jamal Murray GOING OFF in Nuggets win, Clippers & Rockets dominate
“Utah Jazz forward with 27-7 stats, subject of roster construction debate”
Club Shay Shay · Mar 1, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 1: LeBron James CALLING OUT Jaylen Brown talking TRASH about Bronny, NBA sends their OWN Doctors to check Lauri Markkanen’s Injury
“NBA player whose injury is being independently verified by NBA doctors due to concerns about tanking”
Nightcap · Mar 1, 2026
Best of NBA News Part 1: LeBron James CALLING OUT Jaylen Brown talking TRASH about Bronny, NBA sends their OWN Doctors to check Lauri Markkanen’s Injury
“NBA player whose injury is being independently verified by NBA medical staff due to tanking concerns”
Club Shay Shay · Feb 26, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Cade Cunningham & Pistons SNEAK by SHORT-HANDED Thunder + Odds for NBA MVP have TIGHTENED + NBA sends DOCTORS to CHECK Lauri Markkanen
“NBA sending independent doctors to verify MRI results from practice injury”
Nightcap · Feb 26, 2026
Nightcap Hour 1: Cade Cunningham & Pistons SNEAK by SHORT-HANDED Thunder + Odds for NBA MVP have TIGHTENED + NBA sends DOCTORS to CHECK Lauri Markkanen
“Player subject to NBA independent medical evaluation for injury verification”
The Zach Lowe Show · Feb 12, 2026
Jaren Jackson Jr. Out Indefinitely and a Look at the Tanking Crisis
“Jazz forward playing 49 minutes with Jaren Jackson Jr., demonstrating chemistry in limited sample”
The Athletic NBA Daily · Feb 12, 2026
Kawhi’s Game Winner + Knicks rock Sixers
“Jazz player; limited minutes in blowout win, discussed in context of tanking strategy”
The Right Time with Bomani Jones · Feb 11, 2026
Tom Haberstroh on Victor Wembanyama arrival, Hornets-Pistons Brawl, NBA's Tanking Disaster | 02.11
“Jazz All-Star averaging 26-27 points; benched in fourth quarter to facilitate tanking”
The Mismatch · Feb 10, 2026
10 Questions Heading into All-Star Weekend
“Jazz player benched during tanking; team fined $100K last year for similar behavior”
The Dan Le Batard Show with Stugotz · Feb 9, 2026
The Big Suey: The "How Is This Okay?" Hour
“Benched entire fourth quarter despite 27 points through three quarters in intentional loss”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 29, 2025
The Hawks Have Reached Their Limit With Trae Young, and the End of the Warriors
“Utah Jazz star whose presence creates dilemma between competitive relevance and lottery positioning”
The Zach Lowe Show · Dec 15, 2025
Wemby and the Spurs Slay OKC With Michael Pina. Plus, Nick Friedell and Cam Johnson.
“Discussed as seven-foot Steph Curry-type player enabling Jazz's offensive system”