Warriors Land Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal 

Well, give the Rockets this much – they’ve avoided the mediocrity treadmill. 

That’s a term that describes a situation where every season, a team is OK, but not seriously competitive. It’s also the exact situation the Jazz risk falling into. 

This deal gets them off of it. Make no mistake – this deal should make the Jazz worse in 2023-24. It should also inspire them to move veterans like Jordan Clarkson, Kelly Olynyk, and Mike Conley. The Jazz should be aiming to be among the worst teams in the NBA next season. 

That will give them a brighter future. Securing a top 5 pick in the next draft would be huge for this organization.

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

Adding them to a core that features the high-upside Kuminga and one of the most impressive draft capital collections in the NBA would put this organization in a perfect position. 

Should the Warriors put them in it? 

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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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