The Utah Jazz may have to be patient when it comes to an extension for their All-Star talent.
's window to extend All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen is soon approaching on August 6th, giving this squad their anticipated opportunity to hammer out a fresh contract to their franchise cornerstone, effectively locking him into Salt Lake City for the foreseeable future.
However, it seems like the Jazz might have to wait a little longer than initially anticipated to put pen to paper with Markkanen according to the latest rumors close to the situation., the hopes of getting Markkanen to agree to a new contract on August 6th looks "unlikely," as the one-time All-Star expects to take a more patient approach to the inevitable offer coming his way from Utah:
"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 get major money either now or next summer. By not signing this week, Markkanen essentially gains a bit of control over his future.”While fans may be pumped to come to terms with Markkanen as soon as possible, holding off from signing right off the bat is likely the best route for the 27-year-old to go.
Markkanen is currently eligible for a four-year, $113 million extension to remain in Utah, and the Jazz have more than enough cap to make that a reality. The Jazz have kept open over $30 million in free money throughout this summer's free agency, largely in anticipation of a contract soon to come for their All-Star forward.
All signs point to the two sides hashing out a new four-year deal in the coming weeks, but Jazz fans may have to patiently wait in the meantime for it to officially come to form.Jared Koch is the Associate Editor of The Frozen Rope — SI.com's team website covering the Utah Jazz. He's covered the NBA and NFL for the past two years, also being the Managing Editor of Inside The Kings — SI.com's team website covering the Sacramento Kings.
United Kingdom Latest News, United Kingdom Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Insider Gets Real on Jazz's Chances to Trade Lauri MarkkanenThe Utah Jazz could opt to hold off on a blockbuster for their All-Star talent.
Read more »
Wayne and Wanda: How honest is too honest in a budding romance?Relationship advice: A seemingly wonderful guy reveals a dating and sexual history that his significant other finds alarming.
Read more »
Traditional, Latin jazz returns to Hemisfair for the 41st Annual Jazz’SAlive in SeptemberMark your calendar Jazz enthusiasts. The 41st annual Jazz’SAlive festival is coming to San Antonio in September.
Read more »
City Park Jazz closes out its season, new boxed sets, and other jazz newsThe 38th season ends with the Jakarta Band, a horn-heavy powerhouse funk unit.
Read more »
Jazz and poetry reunite when aja monet plays Newport Jazz FestivalPoet Langston Hughes regularly performed at the festival, but in the decades since, poetry has been largely absent. That changes this year when aja monet takes the stage with her quartet on Friday, Aug. 2.
Read more »
JAZZ NOTES: Dick Griffin Big Band, Jazz in July, St. Albans FestTrombonist, composer and artist Dick Griffin, who usually leads small ensembles down interesting paths, will take another exciting journey.
Read more »