Lauri Markkanen probably won’t sign an extension with the Utah Jazz tomorrow. Tony Jones of The Athletic reports that Markkanen is expected to wait, as he knows he can secure a significant deal now or next summer, giving him more control over his future.
Lauri Markkanen is unlikely to sign an extension with the Jazz tomorrow, per @Tjonesonthenba & @timkawakami
— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) August 5, 2024
“According to The Athletic’s Tony Jones, it’s unlikely that Markkanen will sign the new deal by Tuesday. Which makes sense. The 27-year-old Markkanen knows he’s going to… pic.twitter.com/qQunJTzvVI
