Despite a snake-bitten first stint with the Chicago Bulls<\/a>, Markkanen came into his own on the Utah Jazz, even earning All-Star plaudits in 2023.<\/p>\n However, injury problems, coupled with the Jazz\u2019s lack of competitive ambition, have caused him to play less and generally go under the radar.<\/p>\n Markkanen is a player who could be traded this season<\/a>. Given that he is in his prime, Markkanen is an attractive target for competitive teams.<\/p>\n While the Warriors failed to land Markkanen in 2024<\/a>, another team might be successful. But after watching his performance for Finland, fans think the Jazz might up his asking price.<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen and Finland played against the Belgian national team as part of a EuroBasket preparation game.<\/p>\n Markkanen scored an impressive 48 points to lead Finland to a 105-62 win over Belgium. Fans were in awe of Markkanen\u2019s brilliant outing.<\/p>\n One fan simply wrote, \u201cNBA skill difference versus worldwide is crazy.\u201d<\/p>\n While another fan poked fun at Golden State, writing, \u201cThe Warriors missed out.\u201d<\/p>\n One NBA fan was astounded at how quickly Markkanen went off, asking, \u201cIn forty minutes????\u201d<\/p>\n While a fan pointed out his lack of success in Utah, noting, \u201cAnd he\u2019s there wasting away in Utah\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n While another fan lamented Markkanen\u2019s NBA career, saying, \u201cIt sucks that Lauri Markkanen has never played a playoff game in his career.\u201d<\/p>\n In that same vein, one NBA fan called for a trade, claiming, \u201cI\u2019m surprised no championship-caliber team hasn\u2019t gone after him. Celtics<\/a> should try to trade Anfernee for him.\u201d<\/p>\n Lauri Markkanen went OFF today for Finland against Belgium.<\/p>\n \ud83c\uddeb\ud83c\uddee 48 points \u2014 Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 8, 2025<\/a> <\/p>\n View Tweet<\/p>\n Utah Jazz must consider cashing in on high value<\/p>\n Given how well Lauri Markkanen did with Finland and how well he could do with them at EuroBasket, the Utah Jazz should consider trading him.<\/p>\n The Jazz are still in the midst of a rebuild. Despite Markkanen\u2019s strong performances, the Jazz haven\u2019t made any waves in the Western Conference.<\/p>\n If anything, Markkanen\u2019s performances get in the way of their goal to tank. The Jazz shut Markkanen down last season to avoid winning games in their quest to get a good draft pick.<\/p>\n Plus, for a player like Markkanen, he must have some ambition to compete for an NBA championship<\/a> in his career.<\/p>\n There is little reason for both sides to continue together, and a trade should be a priority, as the Jazz look to build around Ace Bailey<\/a>.<\/p>\n ![\"Lauri](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/GettyImages-1650358978-940x627.jpg\")
Photo by Takashi Aoyama\/Getty ImagesLauri Markkanen impresses fans with 48-point Finland outing<\/p>\n
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