SURPRISING: Lauri Markkanen FUTURE is with the Utah Jazz | Should Jazz JUMP at Kuminga or Giddey?

David Locke, radio voice of the Utah Jazz and Jazz NBA Insider, tackles the burning question on every fan's mind: What's next for Lauri Markkanen? Locke predicts Markkanen will remain a key piece of the Jazz roster, likely still donning Utah colors when the team next makes a playoff appearance. He outlines the strategic reasons behind this, including salary cap considerations and the Jazz's long-term roster construction plans. The episode also explores Kyle Filipowski's Summer League MVP performance and its implications for his development. Locke dissects Isaiah Collier's shooting concerns, drawing comparisons to other NBA guards with similar shot profiles. He wraps up by examining the restricted free agency landscape, pondering potential moves for players like Jonathan Kuminga and Josh Giddey, and how these market dynamics might influence Walker Kessler's upcoming contract negotiations with the Jazz. 0:00 Intro: Addressing common Jazz questions 5:08 Why Markkanen likely stays with Jazz 15:18 Filipowski's MVP and confidence boost 20:29 Collier's shooting concerns and comparisons 25:42 Should Jazz pursue restricted free agents? 30:53 Kessler's extension and cap implications Locked On Jazz Podcast 💻 https://www.lockedonjazz.net Follow & Subscribe on all Podcast platforms… 🎧 https://link.chtbl.com/LOJazz?sid=YouTube Locked On NBA League-Wide: Every Team, Fantasy, Draft, WNBA & More 🎧 https://linktr.ee/LockedOnNBA Follow David Locke on Twitter: 📲 https://twitter.com/DLocke09 #NBA #UtahJazz #WillHardy #DannyAinge #jordanclarkson #laurimarkkanen Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Monarch Money Take control of your finances with Monarch Money. Use code LOCKEDONNBA at monarchmoney.com/lockedonnba for 50% off your first year Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNBA for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime. FanDuel Right now, new customers can get ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS in BONUS BETS when your first FIVE DOLLAR BET WINS! Download the app or head to FANDUEL.COM to get started. Bet with FanDuel—Official Partner of the NBA. FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.