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• Warriors Will Continue To Be Aggressive On Trade Market

The Golden State Warriors made the first major trade of the 24-25 season by acquiring Dennis Schroder and plan to continue to be aggressive leading to the trade deadline. Over the past year, the Warriors have pursued trades for LeBron James, Lauri Markkanen, Paul George and Jimmy Butler. "We're always aggressive," Mike Dunleavy said on a conference call to discuss the Schroder addition. "You got t...2024
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• Warriors trade rumors show they still don’t know who they are

Photo by Matthew Stockman/Getty Images The Warriors’ hunt for another star is their last chance to win with Stephen Curry The Golden State Warriors have gone from the toast of the town and celebrations that they were back to contention to questions about whether trades are needed. How did it get here so fast? Tuesday’s loss to the Nuggets provides some secret insights. The Warriors were ...2024
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• Jazz Still Have Six Of Seven First Round Picks Remaining From Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Trades

When the Utah Jazz traded away Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert during the 2022 offseason, they acquired seven first round picks with six of those unprotected. The Jazz, however, have had only one of those picks convert so far when they selected Keyonte George in 2023. The Jazz still hold six of those picks with two of them conveying this June for the 2025 NBA draft. The Jazz owe their own first r...2024
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick

Photo by Grant Halverson/Getty Images These nine NBA teams are still in the mix for winning the 2025 NBA Draft lottery and the rights to Cooper Flagg. It only took about 20 games for the 2024-2025 NBA season to completely reshape what we thought we knew coming into the year. The Boston Celtics and Oklahoma City Thunder emerging as the championship favorites in each conference was to be exp...2024
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• Jazz Looking To Trade Veterans Before Deadline

In the past two seasons, the Utah Jazz have waited until closer to the trade deadline to pivot towards draft position. That pivot each season was aided by trading away veteran players. This season, the Jazz won't need to pivot, but the team is still likely to move some veteran players again. Vets that Utah could move include John Collins, Jordan Clarkson and Collin Sexton. All three players have a...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Leaves Game With Left Knee Contusion

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen left Tuesday's loss to the San Antonio Spurs with a scary looking left knee injury. After banging knees with Spurs big man Victor Wembanyama, Markkanen was down for several minutes before being helped off the floor. The Jazz later announced that their star forward has a left knee contusion. Markkanen is averaging 19.5 points, 6.6 rebounds and 2.2 assists for Utah ...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Leaves Game With Left Knee Contusion
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• Klay Thompson’s Warriors breakup and arrival to Mavericks, explained

Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images Here’s why Klay Thompson left the Warriors in NBA free agency. Klay Thompson was the soul of the Golden State Warriors’ dynasty. Thompson is one of the greatest shooters in NBA history by any measure, and at his peak, he was a disruptive perimeter defender who helped make Golden State’s defense nearly as scary as its offense. Flanked by the legend Stephen Curry and ...2024
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• The Warriors rediscovered their championship formula with a new crew around Stephen Curry

Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images The Warriors have reinvented themselves as an NBA championship contender once again The Golden State Warriors’ dynasty has been pronounced dead so many times over the years. It was dead when a 73-win team blew a 3-1 lead in the 2016 NBA Finals to LeBron James and the Cleveland Cavaliers. It was dead when Kevin Durant and Klay Thompson each suffered ...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Misses Spurs Game With Back Spasms

Lauri Markkanen sat out the Utah Jazz's 106-88 loss to the San Antonio Spurs due to lower back spasms. Markkanen was also limited to 17 minutes on Tuesday night due to the injury. Kyle Filipowski, who started in place of Markkanen, finished the game with 12 points and 5 rebounds....2024
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• Every NBA team ranked by its 2025 championship chances to start season

Photo by Jacob Kupferman/Getty Images Let’s rank every team in the NBA by their 2025 championship chances to start the season. The start of a new NBA season is the ultimate time for optimism. Every team is undefeated, and each organization’s season-long goals are still within reach. The NBA is fully entrenched in its parity era. The league has had a different champion each of the last six ...2024
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• 9 NBA teams in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes for 2025 draft, ranked by tiers

Photo by Juan Ocampo/NBAE via Getty Images The 2024 NBA Draft lacked excitement from the very start of the cycle due to the absence of a consensus No. 1 overall player. The 2024 class wasn’t terrible, but it always felt more like a role player draft than one with future franchise cornerstones. The fact that this was the draft that immediately followed Victor Wembanyama’s class made it seem...2024
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• 12 NBA players on the trade block before next season starts

Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images Here are the NBA players who could be traded before the new season begins. Player movement typically comes in waves during the NBA offseason, and it feels like the first wave is officially over for the summer of 2024. The draft has come and gone with some big surprises (Zach Edey to the Grizzlies!), major trades have gone down (Mikal Bridges to the Knick...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen out of Olympic qualifiers for Finland due to shoulder injury

Markkanen missed most of the final six weeks of the NBA season with a shoulder issue that has not fully healed....2024

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"Jazz All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen has signed a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension -- including $220 million in new money, his agent Michael Lelchitski of Sports International Group told ESPN on Wednesday."

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"Utah's Lauri Markkanen told ESPN he is confident he can fulfill his mandatory service in the Finnish military "in a way that it's not going to affect my preparation for next season."

2022
"The Cavs are trading Lauri Markkanen, Ochai Agbaji, Collin Sexton, three first-round picks and two pick swaps to the Jazz for Donovan Mitchell, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski."

2021
"On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Portland Trail Blazers executed a three-team trade that sent Lauri Markkanen to Cleveland, Larry Nance to Portland, and Derrick Jones Jr."

2020
"Lauri Markkanen would rather play elsewhere if there aren't major changes to Bulls' plan, per report"

2019
"The team currently holds the third-worst record in the East at 10-29, with Kris Dunn (knee), Lauri Markkanen (elbow) and Portis (knee/ankle) all missing more than 20 games."

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"Lauri Markkanen has sisu."

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"Lauri Markkanen has a game winner, that being his three pointer with 49 seconds left Thursday night that basically clinched the Bulls fir"

2016
"Lauri Markkanen (Arizona, PF, 2017 Freshman) Markkanen had a huge performance at the Under-18 European Championships last summer, when he averaged 18."

• Warriors Will Continue To Be Aggressive On Trade Market
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• Warriors trade rumors show they still don’t know who they are
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• Jazz Still Have Six Of Seven First Round Picks Remaining From Donovan Mitchell, Rudy Gobert Trades
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick
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• Jazz Looking To Trade Veterans Before Deadline
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• Klay Thompson’s Warriors breakup and arrival to Mavericks, explained
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• Utah’s Lauri Markkanen Could Still Land In Golden State Next Summer
Even though Lauri Markkanen ended up extending his contract in Utah for years to come, he’s still eligible to be traded out during the next offseason. However, some sources around the league say that the Warriors’ failed pursuit for the star forward might actually become a blessing in disguise. One of the first to comment on […] The post Utah’s Lauri Markkanen Could Still L...2024
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• Warriors Never Offered Brandin Podziemski To Jazz For Lauri Markkanen

The Golden State Warriors and Utah Jazz held multiple trade discussions on Lauri Markkanen, but sources tell ESPN's Tim MacMahon that the offers never included Brandin Podziemski and were limited on future draft capital. The Jazz were seeking both Podziemski and future firsts to consider trading Markkanen. The Jazz were reportedly preferential to Podziemski over Jonathan Kuminga if they were to tr...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Declined Spot In Netflix Show 'Starting 5'
Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was offered a spot in Netflix's "Starting 5" show. Ultimately, Markkanen thought the show would be too much going at once during the season. "I didn't want to bring extra people into the locker room," the Jazz star said. "Yes, it's fine when it's going great and you're having people film you in your car after a game. But what if things go sideways? I just know my ...2024
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• Warriors trade rumors show they still don’t know who they are
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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick
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• Lauri Markkanen Leaves Game With Left Knee Contusion
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• Klay Thompson’s Warriors breakup and arrival to Mavericks, explained
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• Lauri Markkanen Misses Spurs Game With Back Spasms
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• Warriors almost broke NBA’s single-game three-point record in the preseason

Photo by Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images Klay Thompson is gone, but the Warriors are still an elite shooting team. The Golden State Warriors won’t feel the same this year without Klay Thompson around. Thompson signed a deal with the Dallas Mavericks in NBA free agency over the ending, ending a legendary partnership with Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Steve Kerr that helped produce f...2024
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• Jonathan Kuminga Looking For Max Extension From Warriors

In the latest episode of Yahoo Sports' No Cap Room podcast, Jake Fischer reported on the Golden State Warriors plans with Lauri Markkanen off the trade market. With their young players still in the fold, the Warriors are expected to turn towards potentially extending Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody. A rookie scale extension for Kuminga may not be cheap for Golden State. Fischer reported that Kumi...2024
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• Warriors Remain Most Engaged Team With Jazz On Lauri Markkanen Trade
If the Utah Jazz actually have serious interest in trading Lauri Markkanen this offseason, the Golden State Warriors have been the most engaged interested team, sources tell Shams Charania of The Athletic. The Warriors and Jazz have discussed a proposal centered around Moses Moody, multiple first round picks, pick swaps and multiple second round picks. The Jazz, however, have requested that type o...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Declined Spot In Netflix Show 'Starting 5'
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• Donovan Mitchell Reacts To 2-Year Anniversary Of Cavaliers-Jazz Trade

Two years ago today, the Cleveland Cavaliers acquired NBA star Donovan Mitchell from the Utah Jazz. The Cavaliers traded Ochai Agbaji, Lauri Markkanen, Collin Sexton and draft picks to the Jazz for Mitchell, who took to social media to react to the anniversary of the Cleveland-Utah trade. #LetEmKnow https://t.co/OwNWMMJADS — Donovan Mitchell (@spidadmitchell) September 1, 202...2024
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• 9 NBA teams in the Cooper Flagg sweepstakes for 2025 draft, ranked by tiers
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• Lauri Markkanen Reportedly Prefers To Remain With Jazz

Forward Lauri Markkanen has heard his name in NBA trade rumors, but if he has his way, he’ll stay with the Utah Jazz. Per Tony Jones of The Athletic, Markkanen wants to finish what the Jazz have started and be there when things get good. “Lauri has really taken to Utah. His family has taken […] The post Lauri Markkanen Reportedly Prefers To Remain With Jazz appeared first on Hoop...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Prefers To Stay With Jazz
In an interview with ESPN 700, Utah Jazz beat writer Tony Jones offered some insight into where Lauri Markkanen is at with his future. That future involves Markkanen wanting to stay with the Jazz. "Lauri has really taken to Utah. His family has taken to Utah," Jones said. "Obviously the Jazz can trade him between now and Aug 6th, and Lauri knows that, but Lauri has forged a really close relationsh...2024
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• Dunc'd On Prime: WATFO Mania

Paul George reveals the course of negotiations with the Clippers. At 16:00, we catch-up on a few other signings from the last couple days. Then, we reevaluate some interesting predictions about Dejounte Murray, Pascal Siakam, the 2024 playoffs, and more. 27:00 and make some new predictions about: Whether Lauri Markkanen will be traded-41:00 Whether Brandon Ingram will be traded-46:00 How effectiv...2024
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• Inside Coby White’s grueling summer to become NBA’s most improved player for Bulls

Coby White attacked the summer to level up for the Chicago Bulls. Weeks after Coby White realized his dream of being selected in the 2019 NBA Draft, he returned to his North Carolina roots at the behest of his first pro mentor. It was only a few years earlier that White had starred for Chris Paul’s grassroots club, Team CP3, on the Nike EYBL circuit. Now Paul had invited White to his Elite Guard c...2024
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• NBA offseason grades for every team after free agency, trades, and draft
Let’s give out offseason grades for every team in the NBA. The biggest fireworks of the NBA offseason are still to come. Damian Lillard requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers only 24 hours into free agency, but there has been no real momentum on his desired deal to the Miami Heat. James Harden has also asked out from the Philadelphia 76ers, but the team is resolved to keep him unless th...2023
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• Sources: Cavs acquire Jazz star Mitchell in trade

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• The Lauri Markkanen trade clears way for Kevin Love to Lakers
Could Kevin Love be the next former All-Star to reunite with LeBron James and join the star-studded 2021-22 Los Angeles Lakers? On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers, Chicago Bulls, and Portland Trail Blazers executed a three-team trade that sent Lauri Markkanen to Cleveland, Larry Nance to Portland, and Derrick Jones Jr. to Chicago. The Cavs then […] The post The Lauri Markkanen trade clears w...2021
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• RUMOR: Lauri Markkanen on his way to Mavs to join Luka Doncic?
After reports surfaced about Lauri Markkanen’s desire to leave the Chicago Bulls, more than a few teams have been linked to a swoop for the 24-year-old forward. Right now, Luka Doncic and the Mavs are the latest team that has been rumored to be in on the Markkanen sweepstakes NBA insider Kevin O’Connor brought up […] The post RUMOR: Lauri Markkanen on his way to Mavs to join Luka...2021
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• Donovan Mitchell trade: Cavaliers acquire All-Star for Collin Sexton, three unprotected picks, per report

Cleveland is reportedly trading Collin Sexton, Ochai Agbaji, Lauri Markkanen and loads of draft capital to Utah...2022
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• Lauri Markkanen: A Big Piece To The Puzzle
The old guys—like, well, you know who—think of Mel Counts. How about Bill Laimbeer? Brad Lohaus? Jack Sikma?...2017
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• How Finland and Sisu Helped Turn Lauri into a Rising Star

Lauri Markkanen has sisu. You sort of know that if you are Finnish; it’s a big part of who you are, your country....2018
• Jazz don't plan to trade Lauri Markkanen or Jordan Clarkson, set high price on Jarred Vanderbilt, per report

The Jazz are 12-7 and currently have the No. 2 seed in the Western Conference...2022
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• NBA picks: Jazz's Lauri Markkanen among best fantasy plays for Tuesday

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• Handicapping NBA’s tank race for Cooper Flagg by most likely team to land No. 1 draft pick
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• NBA DFS: Top DraftKings, FanDuel daily Fantasy basketball picks for Thursday, Nov. 21 include Lauri Markkanen

SportsLine's Mike McClure, a daily Fantasy pro with more than $2 million in winnings, gives optimal NBA DFS lineup advice for Thursday, Nov. 21...2024
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• Klay Thompson’s Warriors breakup and arrival to Mavericks, explained
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• Warriors Expressed Interest In Karl-Anthony Towns Trade With Wolves

The Golden State Warriors discussed a trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves for Karl-Anthony Towns this past offseason before he was eventually dealt to the New York Knicks, sources tell Anthony Slater of The Athletic. The Wolves, however, were targeting a specific package type from the Knicks that the Warriors didn't possess. Talks between the two teams didn't progress. The Warriors were also lin...2024
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• Jazz Felt There Weren't Big Moves Available This Summer

When last season ended, the Utah Jazz were prepared to go "big game hunting" this offseason per CEO Danny Ainge. Instead, Utah ended up using most of their cap space to renegotiate-and-extend Lauri Markkanen and to sign a handful of veteran role players. "You guys have seen how things evolve in an offseason," Jazz GM Justin Zanik said. "In this organization, we are extremely aggressive with pursui...2024
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• Offseason Observations: Yabusele, MLEs, Draftees, Trade Vetos, Swap Rights

With the Lauri Markkanen situation resolved, the Paris Olympics in the books, and NBA training camps still about a month-and-a-half away, we're entering the quietest portion of the 2024 offseason. However, that doesn't mean there's nothing worth discussing. Here are a few of the summer subplots I've been keeping an eye on, ranging from how […]...2024
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• Report: Stephen Curry Hasn’t Expressed Any Signs Of Panic Or Unrest With Warriors

According to NBA reporter Anthony Slater of The Athletic, Stephen Curry hasn’t expressed any signs of panic or unrest with the Golden State Warriors. The Warriors missed the playoffs last season. Klay Thompson left for the Dallas Mavericks in free agency and Golden State didn’t acquire Paul George or Lauri Markkanen despite trying to. “Curry […] The post Report:...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen Happy To Remain With Jazz
Lauri Markkanen‘s offseason fate seemed uncertain all the way up to August 7, when he renegotiated and extended his contract with the Jazz, adding $220MM in new money to the deal, which now runs through the 2028/29 season. Markkanen was the subject of endless speculation before his decision became final, but he tells Tony Jones […]...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen addresses summer trade speculation, extension with Jazz

Lauri Markkanen‘s offseason fate seemed uncertain all the way up to August 7, and the one-time addressed all the summer speculation as well as him ultimately staying in Utah....2024
• Warriors’ Podziemski Talks Trade Rumors, 2024/25 Goals, More
Brandin Podziemski‘s name popped up in trade rumors throughout the summer amid speculation that he could be included in a package for a star like Paul George or Lauri Markkanen. However, the Warriors guard received separate assurances from general manager Mike Dunleavy Jr. and owner Joe Lacob that the team had no plans to trade […]...2024
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• Lauri Markkanen finally decides to ink a new 5-year, $238M extension with the Jazz
One of the biggest names surrounding trade speculation this summer has been Lauri Markkanen, who waited several months and attracted a lot of interest before finally deciding he was staying put in Utah. It was reported this Wednesday that the Finnish athlete has signed a five-year, $238 million contract renegotiation and extension. According to his […] The post Lauri Markkanen finally decid...2024
• Jazz sign All-Star forward to multiyear contract extension

Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen has been the subject of numerous trade rumors this offseason, but that speculation can now be put to rest for at least another year....2024
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• The Jazz’s massive Lauri Markkanen trade ask that’s a ‘non-starter’ for Warriors

The Jazz are apparently seeking a king's ransom for star power forward Lauri Markkanen as trade speculation continues....2024
• Jazz Believed To Prefer Brandin Podziemski Over Jonathan Kuminga On Lauri Markkanen Talks With Warriors
Brandin Podziemski projects to be a starter with the Golden State Warriors next season after a productive rookie season in which he was an All-Rookie First Team selection. In 74 games last season, Podziemski averaged 9.2 points, 5.8 rebounds and 3.7 assists in 26.6 minutes. But with the Warriors interested in trading for Lauri Markkanen, a situation could arise where Podziemski is a deal-breaker i...2024
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• Report: Jazz unlikely to trade Markkanen amid Warriors buzz

The Jazz reportedly aren't likely to trade Lauri Markkanen among rampant speculation the Warriors are interested in acquiring the NBA All-Star forward....2024
• NBA Rumors: Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Grizzlies
Spurs The Spurs have been involved in draft rumors for several weeks, with speculation that they could offer the Nos. 4 and 8 pick to try to move up, perhaps to No. 1. But sources told Hoops Wire that talk was never real. They have, however, been floating the No. 8 pick on its own, […] The post NBA Rumors: Spurs, Keldon Johnson, Jazz, Lauri Markkanen, Grizzlies appeared first on Hoops Wire....2024
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• Lauri Markkanen a “Dream Target,” For Lakers According to NBA GM
The Los Angeles Lakers are seemingly always in the market for a big-name star. It does not matter if they are the defending champions, or a lottery team the season before, there will always be speculation of an All-Star joining them in the offseason. This offseason is no different as many peers have linked names […] The post Lauri Markkanen a “Dream Target,” For Lakers According to NBA GM ap...2024
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