Let me preface this by saying that I don’t think he’s available but I’m asking because I’m really tired of seeing posts in r/Thunder that OKC could get him for like Giddy, Poku and 2 first round picks. I think that is a terrible trade for UTA and doubt that the Jazz are looking to trade him at all. If UTA would trade him to OKC what would they have to get in return. I’m genuinely curious what people who follow the team think.
Let me make this as clear as possible and please pass this along to the rest of your fanbase.
Unless you include Chet or SGA, the Jazz will not even entertain a conversation.
Lauri is a perennial All Star, just barely entering his prime, averaging 25 on near 40/50/90 splits with low usage, on a team friendly contract for 2 years, a perfect #2 next to almost any star they bring in, and has talked about how much him and his family love Utah and all signs currently point to him understanding it may take some time and being patient with the rebuild. Similar to how SGA was with you guys.
The Jazz consider him a cornerstone to their rebuild and has significantly shortened our timeline. That is a player they want to build around and find a #1 through trades or the draft to pair with not trade away for anyone other than possibly a top 15 player in the league.
I love what OKC is doing and SGA & Chet are nuts. Best of luck the rest of year. But I’d say you’d be better looking elsewhere for a trade target currently.
Things can change quickly and if the Jazz don’t look playoff competitive next year it may be harder for them to convince Lauri to stay so who knows
Lol this guy knows it everything. Pssshhh