Warriors Land Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen In Bold Trade Scenario

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Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Gary Payton III, F Jonathan Kuminga, 2026 First-Round Pick (GSW), 2028 First-Round Pick (Swap – GSW) 
Golden State Warriors Receive: F/C Lauri Markkanen 

On the other hand, there is no failsafe way to rebuild an NBA team. Every plan comes attached with risks. 

Sure, you can forcefully bottom out and play the lottery. With the league’s flattened odds, that may not work out for you. That plan requires luck like any other. 

For example, look at the Houston Rockets. This team has been the worst in the NBA for two seasons – this year, they may make it three.

If they draft Victor Wembanyama or even Scoot Henderson, it will all have been worth it. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Lauri Markkanen, Utah Jazz & Golden State Warriors Updates

What if they don’t? Suppose the Rockets land the fifth pick in the upcoming draft. Arguably, all the pain they’ve endured will have been for nothing. 

Should the Jazz risk a similar fate? 

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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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