NBA Trade Rumors: Potential Landing Spots for Lauri Markkanen Delay Trade Progress
Sports | July 6, 2024, 7:24 a.m.
The highly coveted forward Lauri Markkanen has attracted interest from multiple teams in the NBA trade market, with the Miami Heat now in the running according to Zach Lowe. Utah Jazz's CEO Danny Ainge is open to trading Markkanen for the right price, potentially setting the team up for a tanking season. Ainge's history suggests he will make a move once the right offer is on the table. While the Heat have limited draft capital available for a trade, they are still exploring the possibility. Renegotiating Markkanen's contract before a potential trade in August could benefit Utah, but there are risks involved in waiting. With the trade deadline next season posing challenges for Markkanen's availability, Utah must make a decisive move for the team's future success rather than continuing with a temporary "frisky" approach.