Although the San Antonio Spurs are off to their strongest start to a season in years, it appears that one top potential trade target is already off the market. Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen is having a heck of a season, averaging 28.5 points and 6.5 rebounds per game.
Nevertheless, his name has repeatedly come up in trade talks, and the Spurs seems like an ideal landing spot for him. However, according to The Athletic's Tony Jones, the Jazz seem unlikely to trade him this season.
The Jazz want to keep their 26 pick, and then they immediately want to be as good as they possibly can.