Jazz May Retain Lauri Markkanen, Seek Additions at Trade Deadline

Contrary to conventional wisdom, the Utah Jazz may hold onto All-Star Lauri Markkanen and seek to add to their core at the February trade deadline, according to Marc Stein. Markkanen, 28, is averaging a career-high 28.5 points per game this season and reportedly loves Salt Lake City. While he has yet to log a playoff minute, the Jazz front office's intentions are hard to read, with a strong case for building around the 7-foot Finn.