Lauri Markkanen is unlikely to sign an extension with the Jazz on Tuesday

Either Lauri Markkanen or the Jazz, or both, could decide to opt out of a new deal and set up an extended negotiation period where Markkanen could be traded any time in February, sign a new deal with the Jazz or sit out the season and hit unrestricted free agency next July. For the Warriors, this could be a green light situation. And I think it’s very possible – my guess is that if Markkanen doesn’t sign with Utah in Aug. 6, the agreement will not be available to him on Aug. 7 and beyond. I could be wrong, but that is my assumption. If that works out, it will be time to see what Utah can get on the trade market. And I think the Warriors will be in the lead, just like they were a few weeks ago when they started talking to the Jazz. However, I’m going to go ahead and conclude that Scenario 1 is probably a non-starter. According to Tony Jones of The Athletic, Markkanen is unlikely to sign a new deal on Tuesday, which makes sense. The 27-year-old Markkanen knows he’s going to get big money now or next summer. By not signing this week, Markkanen actually gets a little more control over his future.
Source: New York Times