Utah Jazz commit to building around Lauri Markkanen, defying NBA trade rumors and doubling down on their franchise cornerstone. Can Markkanen, alongside breakout guard Keyonte George and rising talent Ace Bailey, form the core of the next Jazz playoff team amid a highly competitive rebuild?

David Locke breaks down the Jazz’s roster strategy, exploring why retaining Markkanen makes both basketball and financial sense under the new collective bargaining agreement. Key insights include Utah’s precarious draft pick situation, how the Derek Favors salary dump still haunts the franchise, and what it will take to secure top lottery positioning against rivals like the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Hornets. Points gained metrics spotlight the NBA’s top offensive performers and reveal why adding the right pieces in free agency or the draft could make all the difference.

0:00: jazz building around Lauri Markkanen
12:30: What about the Draft pick dilemma
25:00: Points Gained

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