Utah Jazz star Lauri Markkanen recently broke his silence regarding the trade rumors that linked him to the Golden State Warriors. Following Klay Thompson’s departure to the Dallas Mavericks, the Golden State Warriors were in the market for a replacement,

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

Haven't received official word from PR on Keyonte George or Lauri Markkanen (no beat reporters were on this trip), but probably safe to say they're not playing. - 7:43 PM On Dirk Nowitzki's influence: Lauri Markkanen: Well,

The Golden State Warriors were at the forefront of the Lauri Markkanen sweepstakes this summer, but didn’t get a deal done.

Throughout the offseason, the biggest plotline for the Golden State Warriors was their major interest in the Utah Jazz's All-Star Lauri Markkanen. Unfortunately for Warriors fans, the team didn't make a good enough offer to acquire the All-Star.

Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen was at the center of trade rumors involving the Golden State Warriors. Reports from Shams Charania indicated that the Warriors had made a significant proposal to acquire Markkanen.