The Jazz’s asking value for Lauri Markkanen is reportedly a “non-starter” for the Warriors, who’re the keenest staff to land the ahead, NBA insider Shams Charania experiences.
Golden State are providing Moses Moody, future draft picks and decide swaps, however Charania says the Jazz need extra.
The franchise can be asking about younger rising stars Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski.
The longtime NBA insider then revealed hours later that Podziemski is the participant who’ll transfer the needle probably the most for the Jazz.
“I don’t suppose [the Jazz] need to transfer Lauri Markkanen,” Charania instructed SiriusXM NBA Radio.“But when the Golden State Warriors put in a Brandin Podziemski and from what I’m instructed, three first-round picks, three or 4 unprotected decide swaps, three or 4 second-round picks…”
So, what about Kuminga? Shams was requested.
“Kuminga is a reputation however I believe, for all the pieces I’m instructed, the Jazz are extra targeted on Brandin Podziemski and his inclusion within the deal,” Charania mentioned. “All of the picks being within the deal. And I believe from the Warriors perspective, it’s Podziemski, however then there’s not all of the picks and if it’s all of the picks, then there’s not going to be a Podziemski.”
The Dubs apparently refused to incorporate Kuminga in Paul George commerce talks with the Clippers earlier this month.
The Warriors have been pursuing Markkanen since July 1, however Shams says the groups might have reached a stalemate.
“And so this could possibly be a forwards and backwards, however each side are form of entrenched proper now at the place they’re at, saying nothing goes to alter,” Charania mentioned. “So solely time will inform. However I believe the Jazz are very comfy with extending Lauri Markkanen.”
The 27-year-old will develop into eligible from an extension on August 6.
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