According to Mike Scott, more teams are entering trade talks for Lauri Markkanen.
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From Scotto's article:
League sources told HoopsHype that the Warriors, Kings, Spurs, Timberwolves and Pelicans are among the teams interested in a trade for Markkanen.
As for Golden State, Jonathan Kuminga is considered the team's best young trade asset, but as HoopsHype previously reported, the Warriors would ideally not want to part with him unless it was in exchange for an All-NBA player.
Sacramento traded Kevin Huerter, Harrison Barnes and several draft picks from the league to add to its depth, but Utah would likely want rising young forward Keegan Murray, who Sacramento views as a core piece for the future.
San Antonio has several future draft picks in young players like Devin Vassell (though he is considered a centerpiece), Keldon Johnson and Jeremy Sochan.
So, the teams include the Warriors, Kings, Spurs, Timberwolves and Pelicans.
Apparently, Kuminga is the best young player the Golden State Warriors could acquire with the pick if a trade were to go through, and Keegan Murray is the player they would like to acquire from Sacramento. It's unclear if Danny Ainge has also asked for Beam, but if he does, he could be included.
Given the Mikal Bridges trade, the Jazz are likely asking for four or five picks and a young player. Would the Jazz budge if they acquired a prospect like Kuminga or Murray? Probably.
The San Antonio Spurs are also an interesting team to consider. Could the Jazz acquire recently drafted Stephon Castle in a trade? Also, would the Jazz demand the Atlanta Hawks' picks if they were to trade? Those certainly seem like very valuable picks if available.
Rumours fly around every day and I don't see it ending anytime soon.