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Should Houston Rockets Trade For Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen? Pros, Cons, Cost & More

  • July 31, 2024



Should Houston Rockets Trade For Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen? Pros, Cons, Cost & More

Should Houston Rockets Trade For Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen? Pros, Cons, Cost & More

Host Jackson Gatlin (@JTGatlin) discusses whether or not the Houston Rockets should trade for Utah Jazz All-Star Lauri Markkanen after it was suggested by ESPN’s Zach Lowe, the pros and cons of adding Markkanen to the Rockets roster, what a hypothetical trade would look like, balancing win-now desires and patience with the young core and more.

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30 comments

  2. Torn on this one but I’ll say pass while Lauri will definitely fit with this team he not a number one option on a contender.

    Not to mention Aigne wants a lot for him.

    He would want the Suns picks Sengun Jalen Amen for Lauri. Thats too much for a number two option on a contender.

    The fit would be good but the price Aigne would be looking for I would not meet and he not a number one option so pass

  4. Hell no! Lauri is always hurt and plays below average defense. Way too much especially as he is in the final year of his contract. Just sign him in free agency. We aren’t in championship or bust mode.

  10. Rockets are being smart by running it back for next season. Makes absolutely NO sense to make any major trade right now. See what you got, evaluate who you're really keeping. Then upgrade your roster next offseason..

  15. This guy is one of the worst trading negotiators in the business. Why would Stone let Ainge rack him over the coals and destroy what he has has built up? Lauri will want a max contract but isn't even a number one option.

  16. I don't think so, Markkanen is not a game changer. We should play out this season and wait for stars to request trade. Suns or maybe Warriors, who knows, Stephen Curry anyone…

  17. I mean, if doesn't cost much to acquire…sure. All reports are that Ainge is asking a fortune, and in that case, no.

    No big trades unless it is for a bona fide star. Lauri isn't a number 1. Otherwise, find the ceiling for our own guys.

  20. One trade that looks good on paper is the Rockets trading Dillon Brooks, Jasean Tate and maybe A.J. Griffin to the Bulls for Zack Lavine. They might throw in a draft pick to take Lavine.

  21. Assuming that we are happy with our current core – Markkanen doesn't fit on a Udoka defense next to Sengun. I don't think the Rockets have any interest.

  25. This is not even a thought. Great prospects PLUS 1st round picks? For marke?! Are we going to get better with this trade? How much better? Na too much, feels like a podcast just to pass time, cuz it's not even a thought.

  28. I'm not getting rid of Jalen Green. Jackson really wants to trade Green for some reason. Don't jump on the bandwagon buddy when he starts to ball out I'm going to keep some notes

  29. Geez Jackson!! Is this “locked on jazz” ????? Yea, it’s a great trade…..if you’re Utah 🙄🙄🙄

    I say you give Utah Jabari, Jalen and one pick. Take Cam off of the table. Plus…..Elie gets to throw a basketball in Ainge’s face like he did to Mario back in ‘95.

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