Lauri Markkanen commerce rumours have been swirling for months now, with the Lakers and Warriors each reported to have some stage of curiosity in him.
With some proficient draft courses developing, it made sense that the Jazz may look to maneuver on from Markkanen amid their rebuild.
However a deal that ships Markkanen out of Utah seems to be more and more unlikely, in line with The Athletic’s Tony Jones.
“Lauri has actually taken to Utah,” Jones stated throughout a radio look on ESPN 700 in Salt Lake Metropolis. “His household has taken to Utah. Clearly the Jazz can commerce him between now and August sixth, and Lauri is aware of that, however Lauri has solid a extremely shut relationship with Will Hardy. And Will Hardy has actually discovered a method to unlock his profession in a way that hasn’t been achieved earlier than. Lauri actually acknowledges that, understands that, and appreciates that. He desires to be part of the rebuild.”
Markkanen’s present deal expires after subsequent season, however Jones predicts he’ll signal a brand new deal quickly.
“I’d count on him to signal on August seventh, or after August sixth,” Jones stated.“Lauri doesn’t need to be traded, so if he indicators the renegotiation and extension, which I count on him to do, I count on him to do it after August sixth so there’s no commerce speak this yr.”
Markkanen, who received the Most Improved Participant award within the 2022-23 season, averaged 23.2 factors and eight.2 rebounds per sport final season.
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