The Utah Jazz are extending All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen on a five-year, $238-million contract, his agent told ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski on Wednesday.
After being embroiled in rumors throughout the summer, Markkanen will now be ineligible as a trade piece for the 2024-25 season.
The Finnish forward was linked to the Golden State Warriors, but the Jazz were reportedly set on acquiring sophomore forward Brandin Podziemski in the deal, and Golden State refused.