Lauri Markkanen finds himself in a position he isn’t entirely accustomed to. He’s the old guy. Markkanen, 29, said Monday that taking on a mentoring role with young Jazz players such as Ace Bailey and rookie Darryn Peterson feels a…
NBA media day brought updates from several franchises ahead of training camp. Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen addressed adjusting to a veteran leadership role with young teammates like Ace Bailey and rookie Darryn Peterson. Meanwhile, the Boston Celtics enter camp following a blockbuster trade sending Jaylen Brown to the Philadelphia 76ers, integrating newcomers Paul George and Mitchell Robinson alongside Jayson Tatum.
Elsewhere, new Sacramento Kings guard Ben Simmons responded firmly to his critics during media day. Simmons signed with Sacramento this offseason to fill the team's final roster spot, aiming to bounce back after several seasons disrupted by injuries and inconsistent play.
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