ESPN: NBA Insider reveals jazz star man won’t be traded this Offseason.

According to NBA expert Tim MacMahon, Lauri Markkanen is anticipated to sign an extension with the Utah Jazz after August 6th, amidst ongoing trade rumors.

Amid circulating trade speculations, NBA expert Tim MacMahon has offered vital insights regarding the future of Utah Jazz’s star forward, Lauri Markkanen.

“My best estimate is that Lauri Markkanen will sign the agreement after August 6th and won’t be traded this summer. He will live with continual trade speculations until February 6th and refuse to sign the extension on August 6th.”

Lauri has made it apparent that he enjoys being in Utah and wants to be a part of its future as a married father of a little family. Will Hardy, the Jazz front office, has made it apparent that they adore having Lauri Markkanen.” (2:00)

According to MacMahon’s expert opinion, Markkanen won’t be traded during this offseason. Rather, he believes that after August 6th, Markkanen will sign a contract extension with the Jazz. But until the deal is formally signed, trade rumors about Markkanen will probably continue until February 6.

NBA 2022 Most Improved Player and important Jazz player Markkanen has voiced his delight in Utah on both a personal and professional level. He has expressed that he loves living in Utah and envisions himself as a part of the team’s future as a married father of a little family. Markkanen’s wish to remain on the team is something that the Jazz’s front office and head coach Will Hardy have also expressed.