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Warriors Acquire Lauri Markkanen, Eye Curry’s Next Star

7/28/2026

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The Golden State Warriors acquired forward Lauri Markkanen and guard John Konchar in a trade.
The addition gives the Warriors a player who could become Stephen Curry’s best teammate since Kevin Durant left.
Markkanen ranks among league leaders in points per touch because of his catch-and-shoot, catch-and-dunk, and catch-and-move style.
The Utah Jazz may lack enough assets to obtain a Giannis Antetokounmpo-level player such as Markkanen.

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Story summary

The Golden State Warriors acquired forward Lauri Markkanen and guard John Konchar in a trade.
The addition gives the Warriors a player who could become Stephen Curry’s best teammate since Kevin Durant left.
Markkanen ranks among league leaders in points per touch because of his catch-and-shoot, catch-and-dunk, and catch-and-move style.
The Utah Jazz may lack enough assets to obtain a Giannis Antetokounmpo-level player such as Markkanen.