Lauri Markkanen has played beyond anyone’s expectations in the last two seasons for the Utah Jazz. Last season was such a revelation he won Most Improved Player and earned a spot on the All-Star team. It was a remarkable season and the major reason the Jazz won more games than anyone predicted. Not expecting to be as successful as they were, the Jazz had to continue dismantling the team to get the most out of their own pick in the 2023 draft. Because the Jazz value their assets and refuse to undersell in a trade, it took time.
The case for the Utah Jazz to trade Lauri Markkanen this offseason
