Will this be the season that the Utah Jazz finally trade Lauri Markkanen? According to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, there is a belief that the Jazz are open to trading their former All-Star forward. After years of trade speculation for the 28-year-old, who has averaged 23 points in his three years in Utah, the Memphis Grizzlies have a shot at securing their championship window.
Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr. are both entering their prime at age 26 this season with mostly younger developmental talent surrounding them. While that might be the play, given the Oklahoma City Thunder won a championship with one of the youngest teams in league history, passing up on an opportunity to add Markkanen to their roster would be doing their All-Star duo a disservice.