Leading up to the 2024-25 season, several publications have released rankings of their top 100 players in the NBA.

This past summer, Utah Jazz fans couldn't go 30 seconds without hearing or seeing a new Lauri Markkanen trade rumor. The 7-footer was linked throughout the NBA trade rumor mill, with heavy reporting tying him to the Golden State Warriors.

After striking out at drawing big-name free agents to Salt Lake City during the offseason, the Jazz have pivoted to developing rookies and second-year players already on the roster.