[https://theathletic.com/5188498/2024/01/15/nba-trade-rumors-ranking-dejounte-murray/?source=emp\_shared\_article](https://theathletic.com/5188498/2024/01/15/nba-trade-rumors-ranking-dejounte-murray/?source=emp_shared_article)
January 15th 2024
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Here are the Jazz players that feature in the article written by Sam Vecenie for the Athletic
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**Lauri Markkanen**
“Before we get to the names on this list, I want to address a few names that aren’t — at least not yet.
• You won’t see all-stars [**Donovan Mitchell**](https://archive.md/o/9yHbl/https://theathletic.com/nba/player/donovan-mitchell-c5XmTqu40nNV02JE/) or [**Lauri Markkanen**](https://archive.md/o/9yHbl/https://theathletic.com/nba/player/lauri-markkanen-Ji3rG8vmasLxNWy8/). As of right now — again, things are fluid this time of year — my impression from talking to league sources is that the [Cleveland Cavaliers](https://archive.md/o/9yHbl/https://theathletic.com/nba/team/cavaliers/) are planning to ride out this season with Mitchell. Meanwhile, the price tag on Markkanen is so high that it effectively takes him off the market, especially with [how well the Utah Jazz have played recently](https://archive.md/o/9yHbl/https://theathletic.com/5194581/2024/01/11/jazz-nuggets-game-nba-standings/).”
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**Kelly Olynyk**
” Trade Value: Multiple high second round picks
Best fits: Heat, Thunder, Rockets
After a terrific 2022-23 season starting next to Lauri Markkanen (and at times Walker Kessler), Olynyk has been shifted into a bench role with the arrival of John Collins.
Olynyk continues to be among the most efficient floor-spacing big men in the league, and his offensive rebounding and assist numbers have actually seen upticks. He’s having the best passing season of his career as the Jazz use him to initiate offense regularly at the top of the key. Overall, Olynyk is a good offensive player who could help anyone as a third big.
That list includes the Jazz, who have been hesitant to move him and now look like a dangerous team in the Play-In Tournament mix after a slow start. Olynyk is a 32-year-old pending unrestricted free agent on a team with a lot of frontcourt options, and this trade market lacks a ton of center options.
My guess is he doesn’t get moved unless the Jazz take a step back or another team really pays up to make him a half-season rental.”
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**Talen Horton-Tucker**
Trade Value: Second round picks
Best Fits: Blazers, Wizards, Spurs
Horton-Tucker is an interesting player. He’s on an expiring contract, and any team that wants to acquire him could look to extend him if it wants to continue his development.
Still just 23 years old, Horton-Tucker is in his fifth season after being the youngest player in the league as a rookie. He showed some occasional flashes in his first two years with the Lakers, but has essentially plateaued in the ensuing seasons.
He struggles to play without the ball in his hands, but isn’t a good enough scorer or decision-maker to consistently run an offense. He’s capable of playing in ball screens and getting to his spots, but he’s not an effective shooter and has long been turnover prone. I think his passing and playmaking has been a bit better this year, and he has made catch-and-shoot 3s at a reasonable clip. However, while he has defensive tools due to his length, he hasn’t exactly been impressive on that end.
Utah recently pulled him from its rotation while finding success with other options in the backcourt.
I don’t expect Horton-Tucker’s next deal to be as expensive as his current one. Could an enterprising team trade for him with the intention of extending his contract at a reasonable number just before he hits his mid-20s? Could Utah decide to do that? The Jazz could go myriad ways at this deadline, and Horton-Tucker’s deal represents some flexibility for them.
by LevelMeaning8260
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>Could an enterprising team trade for him with the intention of extending his contract at a reasonable number just before he hits his mid-20s? Could Utah decide to do that?
No.