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The Utah Jazz could face a fight to keep hold of Lauri Markkanen. After a ‘wild’ 2024 campaign saw Karl-Anthony Towns and Luka Doncic secure huge trades, NBA insider and talkSPORT

Is Lauri Markkanen really set for a move in the next calendar year, or is this more smoke and mirrors by the Jazz.

Trade season lasts most of the calendar year in the NBA, but there are certainly times when activity is more common than it is in others.

The Houston Rockets are in a bit of a hole right now regarding the rotation, particularly at the guard position. Their veteran leader and floor general, Fred VanVleet, will likely miss the season with a torn ACL suffered prior to training camp.

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Portland Trail Blazers star and diehard Las Vegas Raiders fan Damian Lillard would like to see the Raiders trade for rookie quarterback Shedeur Sanders. Current Raiders starter Geno Smith has 7 touchdowns and 10 interceptions through the first six games of the season as Las Vegas is off to a 2-4 start.

The Toronto Raptors are going into the season with a chance to return to the playoffs, but one or two trades could help their chances at making it to the postse

The Golden State Warriors are set to lean on their seasoned stars for the upcoming 2025-26 NBA season. Rookies Will Richard and Alex Toohey may see li