The Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen is widely viewed as the missing piece to complete the Golden State Warriors’ offseason plans. Although news of any trade between the Warriors and Jazz have slowed down in recent days, an Aug. 6 deadline, when Markkanen officially becomes extension eligible, has become the new date to watch for a potential move.
In his latest article for The Athletic, Warriors reporter Anthony Slater explains why Aug. 6 has become an unofficial deadline on a deal, and why Golden State is reportedly “willing to wait” on a trade if it means landing one of the best shooting bigs in the NBA.