Lauri Markkanen vs Utah Jazz (Kamil Krzaczynski-USA TODAY Sports)
Fans of the Utah Jazz perusing a list of the NBA’s remaining free agents could be forgiven for feeling uninspired. Paul Millsap could have filled a role, but Rudy Gay and Eric Pachall have already been signed to fill it. JJ Redick’s services could be useful, but Salt Lake City ain’t exactly New York. Lauri Markkanen, on the other hand, just feels a little unrealistic.
In fact, his mere status as a free agent in late August feels unrealistic.