Jazz Don't Intend To Trade Lauri Markkanen
The Utah Jazz are not necessarily interested in trading Lauri Markkanen, but they could listen to offers for him if they also decide to take a step back in hopes of maximizing their odds of having a top pick in the 2025 NBA draft.
"Their goal has been to bring in players around Markkanen," said Adrian Wojnarowski. "But there are a lot of teams looking at that 2025 draft next season. It could be a historic draft, especially at the top. Brooklyn made a decision they're going to be at the top of the draft next year. Utah hasn't made that decision. But I think Markkanen is an interesting inflection point for them. But I don't think it's their intention to move him."
Markkanen could sign an extension this offseason, or he will be an unrestricted free agent in 2025. Markkanen is represented by Michael Lelchitski.