They arent going to trade Lauri in the nearby future. Few reasons why:
- His value is not descending, but ascending. Last year was great but showing that you can do it consistently while having a target on your back is better.
- Even though Lauri is probably in his prime or close to it, the trade age clock isnt ticking yet. They have time to try and build up the current iteration and hunt for that "big missing piece" this team still needs.
- I'm 96% sure Lauri would sign a new deal with the Jazz.
The idea that they want to hit the panic button and go full tank is the only real motivation they could have to trade Lauri right now. In any "smart value" scenario its better to trade his next contract, whch also gives you time to see what you got with this group.