Makes sense but I doubt we’d meet their asking price
mrbondmustdie
Oh boy, that would be a gooooood fit.
throwstuff165
He’s the dream target, but Ainge is going to ask for a king’s ransom unless something has changed in the last few months and Markkanen has directly indicated to the Jazz that he doesn’t intend to be there long term.
A king’s ransom is doable even then, though. We can trade five first rounders without even touching our own (though the one from Charlotte is worthless) and without even counting pick swaps. And with the amount of second rounders we have, which are becoming more valuable by the year due to the second apron etc., we can likely recoup a few late firsts if we want to on draft days moving forward.
This is workable. I don’t think I really believe it’s going to happen, but it’s fun to even hear about the possibility. They’d obviously have to have an extension worked out prior to pulling the trigger, though. That goes without saying.
>!This would be just the tonic I need to get over the sting of having to cheer for a team that has Chris Paul on it.!<
Wembanyanma
I really wish we had found a way to include him in the Demar trade.
nicko_rico
š³
MisterShazam
Is it time for the gas pedal?
I donāt think so, BUT itād be fun.
Artistic-Knee8104
What price are y’all willing to pay? Would you do 2025 and 2027 Spurs 1sts, Hawks 2026 pick swap, and Wolves 2031 unprotected 1st plus any players on the roster not named Vic, Devin, and Castle? Is that even enough?
generational_lover69
What I really want the team to do is raise the bidding price so that okc has to blow a lot of their assets getting him tbh
Bad_And_Wrong
Its Ainge on the other side of that line, be careful of what you wish for.
789Trillion
I wouldnāt empty the war chest for him so to speak. If itās some sort of Bridges level deal, we should say no.
WEMBYF4N
Spurs are linked to everyone. I highly doubt a big trade happens this summer unless thatās your definition of signing Haywood Highsmith to 2/15 million
BraveCable
Lauri has only one year left on his contract. But Ainge will absolutely ask for Gobert type of deal unless Lauri asked out.
Gamechannel360
Nope, pass. As much as I like Lauri, we still gotta tank for one more season to add more talent through the loaded 2025 draft. This team will be ready to take the next step in the 2025-2026 season and there will be a disgruntled star or 2 to trade for.. I’m putting my money on Giannis, Fox, Jokic and Booker. I don’t want us to rush and become a treadmill team long-term thats capped out and limited with what it can do and that’s exactly what we will become if we rush and add Lauri now and Max him out. Gotta stay patient, load up on talent and build a long-term powerhouse around #1
Sqeegg
Yes please
radicalcamel
I mean, I didnāt think we could be a playoff team this early, but this could do it.
FireBeeChin
Itās too early for me, I would rather not yet waste assets
MapWorking6973
I donāt think I can come up with a more perfect stretch big for this team.
I legitimately think a starting lineup of CP3, Sochan, Vassell, Lauri and Wemby could compete with anyone. Bench is still a major problem but damn that starting 5 is contender level.
Itās probably not a realistic possibility but itās fun to dream
team_sheikie
I’m sort of up in the air on this one. I think he’s a great fit but he’s gonna cost a high price.
Bonesawisready5
How many picks? Dejounte deal went opposite way of Bridges. My hope would be Keldon, Graham and non 2025 picks
wondermayo
Sounds like the annual “Spurs linked to every other trade scenario” so that some other team will end up overpaying.
Nightfury82
Lauri is in his final year of contract valued at 18 million. Spurs would absolutely have to sign him to a max extension considering the amount of picks that will be involved. Iām surprised to see Warriors in the mix since OKC has the biggest war chest of picks.
gamarin
A lineup of Castle – Vassel – Sochan – Markannen – Wemby would feed families for YEARS
v4nsuarez
Okc just got hartenstein.
raymondl942
Lauri is in his last year, Danny Ainge is the other person on the phone and Okc is most likely in on this too. I don’t see this happening
KOET10
COME TO US MARKKIIIIIIII
Holden_place
One more year then this would be great trade!
notcool_5354
Okc got hartenstein from knicks. No Lauri?
4gumon
This would put us out of the capture the Flagg but it could be worth it to see how year 2 Wemby does with help
plap_plap
Reminder: Chris Haynes and Marc Stein are the only reporters who have actual good sources in the Spurs FO.
Not Woj, not Shams, and definitely not Windhorst.
CrissCrossAppleSos
This would fit with the trend of me having absolutely no idea what Brian Wright is doing. So, sure I suppose
Neutral_Meat
Everyone try to forget the Bulls wanted us to take Lauri back in the Derozen trade and we took Thad young instead.
MikeyBastard1
Something people need to remember, that I’m not seeing mentioned. This is Markkanen’s last year on his current contract. With the Spurs history of attracting big names in FA. It’s an extremely risky trade to make if you give up too many assets.
If we can get him for a salary filler, and 1 or 2 FRPs. I’d be okay with it. Anything less I’d be disappointed(unless its a sign and trade kinda of thing)
Then-Activity7226
What would a realistic package even look like for him? I think the fit would be great but I canāt imagine the price to pay for him.
midnightatthemoviies
Good god
DevilGunManga
It will cost the Spurs Devin Vassell to get Markkanen.
So what’s the deal? Spurs 2025 1st ATL 2027 1st Wolves 2030 1st KJ Collins 2nds?
g1rlchild
Sochan and Devonte Grahamās non-guaranteed contract plus 4 firsts and the best pick of the ā30 swap for Markkanen. Who says no?
Edited to add: including our ā25 pick but not Atlantaās.
SoulRemedy
The Marksman, The Castle, The Alien
Lildenzelio
Wouldnāt mind
Rican2153
SEND THE FARM
NihilisticTaters
I’d be shocked if Utah traded Lauri for anything other than another young proven player based package. Thru next 6 drafts, they already have 13 unprotected firsts + another 2 top 4/5 protected firsts. They also had 2 first round draft picks this year (+ #32) and another 3 first round guys from last year. Every team needs at least one if not two max guys and Lauri is a clearly one (top 60 player in the league)
jhunger12334
I donāt think this sub understands how valuable it is to get a guy like him right now. Heās a 7-foot small forward on a steal of contract who is one of the best shooters in the nba. Heāll have 0 question marks about his fit with us. If weāre confident we can resign him, then trade all the picks for him (yes even 2025 Hawks if Ainge wants it)
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Makes sense but I doubt we’d meet their asking price
Oh boy, that would be a gooooood fit.
He’s the dream target, but Ainge is going to ask for a king’s ransom unless something has changed in the last few months and Markkanen has directly indicated to the Jazz that he doesn’t intend to be there long term.
A king’s ransom is doable even then, though. We can trade five first rounders without even touching our own (though the one from Charlotte is worthless) and without even counting pick swaps. And with the amount of second rounders we have, which are becoming more valuable by the year due to the second apron etc., we can likely recoup a few late firsts if we want to on draft days moving forward.
This is workable. I don’t think I really believe it’s going to happen, but it’s fun to even hear about the possibility. They’d obviously have to have an extension worked out prior to pulling the trigger, though. That goes without saying.
>!This would be just the tonic I need to get over the sting of having to cheer for a team that has Chris Paul on it.!<
I really wish we had found a way to include him in the Demar trade.
š³
Is it time for the gas pedal?
I donāt think so, BUT itād be fun.
What price are y’all willing to pay? Would you do 2025 and 2027 Spurs 1sts, Hawks 2026 pick swap, and Wolves 2031 unprotected 1st plus any players on the roster not named Vic, Devin, and Castle? Is that even enough?
What I really want the team to do is raise the bidding price so that okc has to blow a lot of their assets getting him tbh
Its Ainge on the other side of that line, be careful of what you wish for.
I wouldnāt empty the war chest for him so to speak. If itās some sort of Bridges level deal, we should say no.
Spurs are linked to everyone. I highly doubt a big trade happens this summer unless thatās your definition of signing Haywood Highsmith to 2/15 million
Lauri has only one year left on his contract. But Ainge will absolutely ask for Gobert type of deal unless Lauri asked out.
Nope, pass. As much as I like Lauri, we still gotta tank for one more season to add more talent through the loaded 2025 draft. This team will be ready to take the next step in the 2025-2026 season and there will be a disgruntled star or 2 to trade for.. I’m putting my money on Giannis, Fox, Jokic and Booker. I don’t want us to rush and become a treadmill team long-term thats capped out and limited with what it can do and that’s exactly what we will become if we rush and add Lauri now and Max him out. Gotta stay patient, load up on talent and build a long-term powerhouse around #1
Yes please
I mean, I didnāt think we could be a playoff team this early, but this could do it.
Itās too early for me, I would rather not yet waste assets
I donāt think I can come up with a more perfect stretch big for this team.
I legitimately think a starting lineup of CP3, Sochan, Vassell, Lauri and Wemby could compete with anyone. Bench is still a major problem but damn that starting 5 is contender level.
Itās probably not a realistic possibility but itās fun to dream
I’m sort of up in the air on this one. I think he’s a great fit but he’s gonna cost a high price.
How many picks? Dejounte deal went opposite way of Bridges. My hope would be Keldon, Graham and non 2025 picks
Sounds like the annual “Spurs linked to every other trade scenario” so that some other team will end up overpaying.
Lauri is in his final year of contract valued at 18 million. Spurs would absolutely have to sign him to a max extension considering the amount of picks that will be involved. Iām surprised to see Warriors in the mix since OKC has the biggest war chest of picks.
A lineup of Castle – Vassel – Sochan – Markannen – Wemby would feed families for YEARS
Okc just got hartenstein.
Lauri is in his last year, Danny Ainge is the other person on the phone and Okc is most likely in on this too. I don’t see this happening
COME TO US MARKKIIIIIIII
One more year then this would be great trade!
Okc got hartenstein from knicks. No Lauri?
This would put us out of the capture the Flagg but it could be worth it to see how year 2 Wemby does with help
Reminder: Chris Haynes and Marc Stein are the only reporters who have actual good sources in the Spurs FO.
Not Woj, not Shams, and definitely not Windhorst.
This would fit with the trend of me having absolutely no idea what Brian Wright is doing. So, sure I suppose
Everyone try to forget the Bulls wanted us to take Lauri back in the Derozen trade and we took Thad young instead.
Something people need to remember, that I’m not seeing mentioned. This is Markkanen’s last year on his current contract. With the Spurs history of attracting big names in FA. It’s an extremely risky trade to make if you give up too many assets.
If we can get him for a salary filler, and 1 or 2 FRPs. I’d be okay with it. Anything less I’d be disappointed(unless its a sign and trade kinda of thing)
What would a realistic package even look like for him? I think the fit would be great but I canāt imagine the price to pay for him.
Good god
It will cost the Spurs Devin Vassell to get Markkanen.
https://preview.redd.it/ayc3m3299x9d1.png?width=1080&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=bbf97d3b0f941960613e2a557fcbe997bc568f86
Jazz got Lauri’s replacement. He’s gone šÆ
So what’s the deal?
Spurs 2025 1st
ATL 2027 1st
Wolves 2030 1st
KJ
Collins
2nds?
Sochan and Devonte Grahamās non-guaranteed contract plus 4 firsts and the best pick of the ā30 swap for Markkanen. Who says no?
Edited to add: including our ā25 pick but not Atlantaās.
The Marksman, The Castle, The Alien
Wouldnāt mind
SEND THE FARM
I’d be shocked if Utah traded Lauri for anything other than another young proven player based package. Thru next 6 drafts, they already have 13 unprotected firsts + another 2 top 4/5 protected firsts. They also had 2 first round draft picks this year (+ #32) and another 3 first round guys from last year. Every team needs at least one if not two max guys and Lauri is a clearly one (top 60 player in the league)
I donāt think this sub understands how valuable it is to get a guy like him right now. Heās a 7-foot small forward on a steal of contract who is one of the best shooters in the nba. Heāll have 0 question marks about his fit with us. If weāre confident we can resign him, then trade all the picks for him (yes even 2025 Hawks if Ainge wants it)