This Jazz-Suns Trade Features Lauri Markkanen

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Utah Jazz Receive: G Landry Shamet, F/C Dario Saric, 2026 First-Round Pick (PHO) 
Phoenix Suns Receive: F/C Lauri Markkanen

Of course, the Utah Jazz are also familiar with the difficulty involved in building a champion. 

Nobody could deny that they built a contender. For a number of years, the Jazz have been seen as a team with a viable chance of winning the NBA title. The teams they built around Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert were formidable. 

Yet, they never reached the mountaintop. There are ample explanations: the Jazz needed a second offensive option, more perimeter defenders, and better team chemistry. Still, there’s a simpler explanation as well: building a champion is really hard. 

Now, the Jazz have no championship aspirations. They may be off to a 4-1 start, but in all likelihood, this team is still rebuilding.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz & Phoenix Suns Updates

On the other hand, if they want to secure strong lottery odds, they may want to make some trades soon. 

Is this the right deal for them? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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