The Golden State Warriors were the most linked to Lauri Markkanen in the rumor mill this past offseason. It was no secret the Warriors were heavily pursuing the All-Star forward for the Utah Jazz. The Warriors were also linked to Paul George,

The Warriors, who tried to trade for both Paul George and Lauri Markkanen in the offseason, held desires to acquire both All-Stars.

When Mike Dunleavy laid out the blueprint to Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen wasn’t Plan B. He was a subsection of Plan A. The Warriors wanted both wings —

Golden State Warriors star Draymond Green confirmed the front office sought to add both Paul George and Lauri Markkanen this past offseason. "The

The rumors surrounding multiple teams pursuing Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen persisted throughout the offseason. However, when it came time to make a decision, the Jazz opted to retain their best player by signing him to an extension through the 2028-29 season.

The Golden State Warriors had a well-documented interest in acquiring Lauri Markkanen before he signed a contract extension with the Utah Jazz.

Two of the most prominent names linked to the Warriors were former Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George and Utah Jazz big man Lauri Markkanen. While landing one of these Western

Golden State’s plans to acquire Paul George and Lauri Markkanen collapsed due to tough negotiations, leaving the Warriors to rethink their roster strategy.