Mavericks Land Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen In Bold Trade Scenario

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Why The Utah Jazz Do The Deal 

in the short term, of course not. The Jazz are moving the best player in this deal by a long shot. 

If anything, this is a concession of error from the Jazz. Being as competitive as they were this season may have been a mistake. Their odds of landing Victor Wembanyama, or any top prospect, are extremely slim. 

That isn’t the end of the world. There will be more good prospects. Still, as long as Utah keeps Markkanen on the roster, they won’t have a good chance of landing them.

Meanwhile, they won’t likely be winning an NBA title any time soon, either. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Lauri Markkanen, Dallas Mavericks & Utah Jazz Updates

This deal has them hopping off of the mediocrity treadmill. They’re getting two first-round picks and a swap in the process. In the long term, this should benefit Utah. 

What does it do for Dallas? 

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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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