The Jazz and Lauri Markkanen are expected to complete a contract extension worth upwards of $200 million over five years in the coming days, making him ineligible for trade for the 2024-25 regular season.
The Warriors didn't budge from a trade package centered around Moses Moody, future first-round picks, and pick swaps to acquire Markkanen, showing their reluctance to part with key assets.
Markkanen would've provided a massive lift to the Warriors, catering to their need for a No. 2 playmaker beside Steph Curry, offering versatility and lineup flexibility with his scoring prowess.
Markkanen, at 27, would have bridged the Warriors' transition from their current run with Curry to their future, enhancing the team's offensive dynamics and providing an impactful presence in the frontcourt.
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