Lauri Markkanen Scores 48 Points in EuroBasket Prep Game

Lauri Markkanen racked up 48 points and nine rebounds in Friday's 105-62 win over Belgium during Finland's EuroBasket 2025 preparation game. After a career-high campaign during his first year in Utah, Markkanen took a slight step back in 2023-24, though injuries were the main culprit. He's expected to be 100 percent for training camp in the fall and cannot be traded in 2024-25 after signing a five-year, $238 million extension this offseason.