Lauri Markkanen has had his name thrown around in trade rumors for the past few years, but according to a front office executive who spoke with Keith Smith of Spotrac, the Utah Jazz want to keep him around for a long, long time.
“We hope it will be a long one! (laughed) Seriously, we love Lauri,” a Jazz front office executive said. “He’s been great since getting here and nothing will change with that. He understands what we’re doing and how this team is building. He’s ready to get back here and to get back to work for next season.