Another day, and more trade rumors involving Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen. As the offseason progresses, rumors concerning Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen continue to circulate. According to NBA Insider Brett Siegel of Clutch Points, the San Antonio Spurs would be willing to trade Keldon Johnson and numerous first-round picks to get Markkanen from the Jazz. Siegel shared his opinions in a column published on Monday.
“The Spurs have shown a willingness to part with multiple first-round picks, as well as Keldon Johnson, in a potential deal for Markkanen, sources said, yet San Antonio still believes in the 24-year-old wing’s development.”
If Utah wants to compete for a draft pick this season, a Markkanen-for-Johnson trade would help. Johnson has had several successful seasons since being picked late in the first round in 2019. However, he is a far cry from Markkanen’s current position in his career. Johnson had his best season as a player in 2022-23, when he averaged a career-high 22 points per game.
From the outside looking in, Jazz CEO Danny Ainge could probably get a far better deal. The Spurs are on the correct track, and any future first-round picks would not be projected to be in the lottery, since Markkanen would be partnered up with Victor Wembamyama for the
in the foreseeable future. The Golden State Warriors remain a viable option for the Jazz. The Warriors want to go all in and try to win a championship while Steph Curry remains a top-10 player. Curry can still play at an elite level on the floor, but first-round picks may be available once Curry and Draymond Green are out of the picture. Curry is 36, while Green turned 34 in March. According to Siegel, conversations between Utah and Golden State have cooled since the beginning of Summer League.
“There has been no imminent trade between the Warriors and Jazz since the beginning of July, according to sources.” The dialogue between the two sides lasted until the commencement of the NBA Summer League, but has since cooled. According to Bookies.com, Markkanen will most likely play for the Jazz. The internet bookie has eight other potential bidders, including the Atlanta Hawks, Spurs, and Miami Heat. Ainge has a reputation to uphold, and Jazz fans can expect nothing less than what the Brooklyn Nets received in the Mikal Bridges trade. The Nets received.
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Shake Milton has unprotected first-round picks in 2025, 2027, 2029, and 2031, as well as an unprotected selection swap in 2028. His top-four pick is protected. 2025 First-round pick via Bucks, with a second-round pick in 2025.
However, all eyes are on August 6, when Markkanen can sign an extension and still be sold by the 2025 trading deadline. If the Jazz wanted to trade their greatest player, they would have to wait until the next offseason for any further extensions. Jazz fans should receive answers shortly.
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