Overview
- Jake Fischer of The Stein Line reported Utah would almost certainly require Thompson in a Markkanen deal and previously eyed trading up for him in the 2023 draft.
- Hoops Rumors and MLive echo that the Pistons have no interest in moving the promising wing, reinforcing Detroit’s current stance.
- Pistons head of basketball operations Trajan Langdon has projected patience, making a major in‑season move unlikely despite available salary ballast and draft assets.
- Markkanen is producing All‑Star numbers this season, strengthening his market value and the Jazz’s leverage.
- Utah has told teams it seeks returns that keep the roster competitive rather than pick‑heavy packages, while Detroit had explored floor‑spacing bigs over the summer and has organizational ties to Markkanen.