While Jonathan Kuminga has dominated headlines surrounding the Golden State Warriors this offseason, it was Lauri Markkanen taking up that role just over a year ago until the point where he renegotiated and extended his contract with the Utah Jazz in August.
The Warriors unwillingness to go all in on a trade for Markkanen has been proven right for the time being, but that could all change if the star forward finds himself on a rising Western Conference powerhouse.
The Spurs have been urged to trade for Lauri Markkanen
On a recent episode of his podcast, Kevin O'Connor of Yahoo Sports made the case that the San Antonio Spurs should go after Markkanen if the Jazz are to further their rebuild and put the Finnish international back on the trade table.