Ranking the 7 best assets Jazz can receive from Golden State in Lauri Markkanen trade
By Matt John
2. Brandin Podziemski
Fact No. 1: The Jazz want Podziemski more than anyone else from the Warriors. Fact No. 2: The Warriors aren't going to give him up easy. Podziemski came off such a strong rookie campaign that giving him up when he has plenty of time left on his rookie deal would be difficult for the Warriors to agree to.
Podziemski was promising enough that it's pretty clear he has a very bright future in the NBA no matter how he turns out. For everything that went wrong for Golden State last season, Podziemski was one of the few very bright spots.
When doing a rebuild, teams want guys who can help build the foundation. Podziemski may not necessarily be a multi-team all-star, but his shot creation and playmaking could be a major piece of their foundation. That's why it's easy to see why the Jazz want him more than anyone.