Warriors Considering Lauri Markkanen as Target for Trades to Add Scoring Threat

After missing out on Paul George, the Warriors are exploring trades for star players. One of the potential targets is forward Lauri Markkanen of the Utah Jazz. According to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, Golden State has looked into a trade with the Jazz for Markkanen, who had an impressive 2023-24 season and averaged 23.2 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game.

Markkanen’s ability to shoot nearly 40 percent from 3-point range makes him an attractive option for teams looking to add a scoring threat. Many believe he could complement Warriors guard Steph Curry well and provide the team with much-needed size at 7 feet tall.

While Markkanen is one of the options being considered by the Warriors, they are also looking at other players such as Zach LaVine from the Chicago Bulls and Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans. It is unclear who the Warriors will ultimately acquire in a trade, but fans can stay updated on the latest news by downloading and following the Dubs Talk Podcast.