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Warriors Emerge As Frontrunners To Acquire Lauri Markkanen In Potential Blockbuster Trade

Markkanen of the Utah Jazz is the number one betting favorite to be traded to the Golden State Warriors, according to Bovada's odds. The...

While Markkanen remained impressive last season, dropping 23.2 points per game and pulling down 8.2 rebounds on 48% FG and 39.9% from deep, this would have been an extra genius scorer to go with Steph Curry on the Warriors. The image attached to the Tweet shows the graphic that represents the betting odds, advertisement-style, thus giving extra weight to the notion that the Warriors are desperate to bring this talented big man in. Imagine the squad glow-up, I’m here for all the trade drama, can’t wait to see how this shakes out!” But others were skeptical with one user chiming, “How do we take on that salary?” referring to Markkanen’s $48 million annual contract.

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