"Another Lakers missed opportunity" - Fans react to Warriors leading the race to land Utah Jazz's star

The Golden State Warriors are reportedly the frontrunner to land Utah Jazz star forward Lauri Markkanen. The Warriors are ahead of other teams such as the San Antonio Spurs and LA Lakers, and fans have reacted to the rumors on social media. Some Lakers supporters even conceded that their team won't be adding talent this summer.

According to Tim Montemayor of "The Monty Show" in Salt Lake City, the Warriors are still leading the race to acquire Markkanen from the Jazz. They have been linked to the All-Star forward for some time now and are open to making a deal although Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski are possible untouchables.

"I'm telling you the Golden State Warriors, from what I was told yesterday, are firmly in the driver's seat to make this trade happen. There is no sense of urgency to make that deal happen now, today. The Jazz are going to drag this out as long as they can," Montemayor said.

Fans, the majority of which support the Lakers or the Warriors, reacted to the rumors of Lauri Markkanen possibly getting traded by the Utah Jazz to Golden State.

Lakers fans can't believe they are going to miss out on another big name.

"Another Lakers missed opportunity," one fan wrote.

"Who are they trading? Rob Pelinka needs to really wake up," a fan replied.

"Rob Pelinka is a hilarious GM," another fan responded.

On the other hand, Warriors fans are already celebrating despite no confirmation from their front office. It's all just rumors at the moment, but it seems like Golden State is serious about contending for another title.

"Fit is great and can bridge current roster to next gen," one fan claimed.

"With him, GSW is back to the the championship race," another fan commented.

"They become top 4 in the west if they get him," a fan remarked.

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Can the Golden State Warriors convince the Utah Jazz to trade Lauri Markkanen?

Can the Golden State Warriors convince the Utah Jazz to trade Lauri Markkanen? (Photo: IMAGN)

Tim Montemayor added that he could see the Golden State Warriors give in to the Utah Jazz's demand and include Brandin Podziemski in a trade. The Warriors are also expected to part ways with Andrew Wiggins, so it's possible that he'll be part of the trade.

Lauri Markkanen has been one of the best scoring forwards in the league the past two seasons, and the Jazz are likely cashing in now that they could be in a full rebuild mode. Markkanen should fit in quite nicely with the Warriors alongside Steph Curry and Draymond Green, among others.

Golden State lost Klay Thompson in free agency to the Dallas Mavericks, ending the Warriors' "Big 3" era sadly. However, the front office moved quickly and added a few pieces such as Kyle Anderson, Buddy Hield and De'Anthony Melton.