Warriors Lead Betting Favorites to Land Markkanen, Spurs Near Trade for Durant

The Golden State Warriors are the current betting favorites to acquire All-Star forward Lauri Markkanen from the Utah Jazz in the 2025 offseason, with odds at +205 according to Bovada. Utah may consider trading Markkanen despite plans to build around him and Walker Kessler, especially given Markkanen's recent contract renegotiation which makes him trade-eligible. The Warriors have ample draft capital, including up to four first-round picks, to offer in a trade, although salary considerations could require including a veteran like Jimmy Butler or Draymond Green. Meanwhile, Kevin Durant is widely expected to be traded out of Phoenix this summer, with the San Antonio Spurs emerging as leading candidates to acquire the veteran forward, who reportedly believes he will end up in San Antonio. The Spurs face uncertainty at the center position due to Victor Wembanyama’s limited clearance to play following an injury, making former Houston Rockets center Steven Adams a potential short-term target to provide veteran presence and rim protection. Acquiring Durant is seen as a cost-effective way for the Spurs to boost their roster while retaining their high draft picks, positioning them for a playoff-caliber team around Wembanyama and new head coach Mitch Johnson.