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Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

ALERT: Utah Jazz TRADE Rumors | Markkanen's Future? Ainge's Moves Graded

Locked On Jazz - Daily Podcast On The Utah Jazz

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🗓️ 18 August 2025

⏱️ 30 minutes

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Summary

Could Lauri Markkanen be on the move? Utah Jazz fans, brace yourselves for an in-depth analysis of potential trade scenarios involving the Finnish forward. Leif Thulin, filling in for David Locke, explores intriguing deals with the Detroit Pistons, Phoenix Suns, and Los Angeles Lakers, weighing the pros and cons of each possibility. Thulin doesn't stop there. He grades Austin Ainge's recent moves as the Jazz's new decision-maker, including the draft selection of Ace Bailey and the acquisition of Jusuf Nurkic. The discussion then shifts to strategies for improving Utah's league-worst defense, focusing on player acquisitions, size adjustments, and reducing turnovers. Walker Kessler's role as the team's defensive anchor is highlighted, along with the potential impact of newcomers like Cody Williams and Taylor Hendricks. Discover why Thulin believes Markkanen could be the third option on a future championship-contending Jazz team alongside rising stars like Bailey. Tune in for expert insights on the Jazz's rebuilding process and how the new CBA affects their trade possibilities.

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0:00.0

Is Lowry a lock to stay in Utah throughout the season?

0:05.6

And what are the packages that could prime them away?

0:07.7

Find out next on Locked On Jazz.

0:15.2

You are Locked on Jazz, your daily podcast on the Utah Jazz.

0:20.1

Part of the Locked On Podcast Network, your team every day.

0:28.5

Hello and welcome into Lockdown Jazz.

0:30.6

My name's Leif Tulane.

0:31.6

I'm excited and honored to have the opportunity to fill in for David Locke again with you on Locked on LockJazz.

0:36.0

As most of you guys know by now, I'm a lifelong jazz fan credentialed NBA draft analyst, attend to the 23 and 24 NBA Combines, Jazz Broadcast Assistant and Statistician each of the past four seasons, and lover of college hoops. So I'll make sure you know what you need to know about your beloved Utah Jazz. Thanks for making Lockdown Jazz your first listen each and every day. And remember, Locked on Jazz is available and free on all platforms, including YouTube at Locked on Jazz, where the best way to help us grow is to comment anything below. Today's question is, what do you think the best package for Lowry is? And is there anything that would lure you to deal him or are any of the packages I come up with good enough.

1:11.6

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1:15.2

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1:19.1

So today on the show, I'll answer some fan questions, including how likely is it for Lowry to

1:23.1

be dealt and what packages seem the lowest likely? I'll grade each of Austin Aang's moves that's happened since he became the headman on June 2nd for the Utah Jazz.

1:33.1

And lastly, what's the best way to get the defense out of the seller?

1:36.8

And that was a really good question.

1:37.9

So these are fan questions, kind of a mailbag edition.

1:40.3

But let's dive right in on Locked on Jazz.

1:43.0

I'll start by saying this.

1:44.7

I doubt Lowry is dealt.

1:46.8

I'll just clear the air at the very beginning.

1:49.7

I doubt he is dealt.

1:51.4

However, I've come up with a couple ideas on how to do so.

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