If Lauri Markkanen joins the Golden State Warriors and is extended, he is expected to receive $7 to $9 million less than he might have if he stayed in Utah, as per
@TheMontyShow
.
Golden State made an aggressive recent attempt to acquire Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz have had trade discussions with other teams such as the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans.", per
@TheSteinLine
Golden State made an aggressive recent attempt to acquire Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz have had trade discussions with other teams such as the Sacramento Kings, San Antonio Spurs, Miami Heat and New Orleans Pelicans.", per
@TheSteinLine
Jerry Stackhouse, a new Warriors coach, aims to develop the team's wing players using his 18-year NBA experience. He wants to help them maximize their potential, especially during the latter part of their careers with veterans like Curry and Green.
(Via
@anthonyVslater
)
The Golden State Warriors are poised to be an exceptional defensive force next season with GP2, Kyle Anderson, De’Anthony Melton, Draymond Green, TJD, Quentin Post, Podz, and Andrew Wiggins on board!
Precious Achiuwa could agree to a sign-and-trade with the Knicks that would send him to the Warriors for Looney, with possible additional overseas draft rights or late future draft picks.
If the Warriors don't acquire Lauri Markkanen, they could target stars like:
- Zach LaVine
- Brandon Ingram
- Kyle Kuzma
- Cam Johnson
- Jerami Grant
- Nikola Vucevic
- Clint Capela
- Dorian Finney-Smith
- Bruce Brown
BREAKING: The Jazz will not consider trading Lauri Markkanen to the Warriors in any scenario unless Brandin Podziemski is included, per
@EricPincus
(Via )
Steve Kerr told The Athletic that Stotts will oversee the Warriors’ offense structure, while Stackhouse and assistant Chris DeMarco will focus on defense.
The Warriors could emerge as a “dark horse” for Cameron Johnson, per
@NYPost_Lewis
“(Cameron Johnson) While the Kings, Magic, and Lakers are interested, one recent report claimed the Spurs, Raptors, or Warriors could be a ‘dark horse.’”
(Via )
Lauri Markkanen is a great fit for the Warriors because:
He's a versatile 7-footer who can play both big man positions and stretch the floor with his three-point shooting. Markkanen is also a skilled scorer and rebounder who can make plays off the dribble.
Stephen Curry:
• 4x NBA champion
• Two-time NBA Most Valuable Player
• 10x NBA All-Star
• NBA finals MVP
• 2x NBA scoring champion
• 2x NBA three-point contest champion
• NBA clutch player of the year
• NBA Western Conference MVP
• Most 3’s made ever
• 10x All-NBA
More clarity on this trade situation will be provided over the course of the next week leading up to Summer League in Las Vegas, per
@BrettSiegelNBA
(Via )
BREAKING: The Jazz will not consider trading Lauri Markkanen to the Warriors in any scenario unless Brandin Podziemski is included, per
@EricPincus
(Via )
Jonathan Kuminga, and Brandin Podziemski have been out of trade conversations with the jazz per
@BrettSiegelNBA
“At this time, both Jonathan Kuminga and All-Rookie guard Brandin Podziemski have been held out of trade discussions with the Jazz.”
(Via )
Here's my prediction on Lauri Markkanen: He's likely headed to the Warriors, but there's a chance he stays in Utah with Danny Ainge there now. Miami or San Antonio could also be options, but Brett Siegel mentioned a 50-50 chance, so it's something to watch closely!