What a game! In just 25 minutes, he scored 48 points! The Warriors can't afford to take him on.

In a warm-up match for the Euro Championship, Finland dominated Belgium 105-62,with Markkanen playing just 25 minutes, hitting 17 of 24 shots, including 7 of 13 from beyond the arc, and delivering an astonishing performance with 48 points, 9 rebounds, 3 steals, and 1 block.Scoring 48 points in one game marks a new high for Markkanen in his national team career, breaking his previous record of 43 points set against Croatia in the 2022 Euro Championship.

In the last Euro Championship in 2022, Markkanen averaged 27.9 points and 8.1 rebounds, with shooting percentages of 54.2%, 40.5%, and 90.6%. He led Finland to the quarterfinals, proving to be an absolute powerhouse on the FIBA stage, even more dominant than in the NBA.

However, Markkanen hasn't been as formidable in the NBA lately. Ever since signing a five-year, $238 million max extension with the Jazz last summer, he seems to have entered a phase of just coasting through games. Last season, he played only 47 regular-season games, averaging 31.4 minutes, with 19 points, 5.9 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game, shooting 42.3%, 34.6%, and 87.6%. Consequently, he found himself in trade rumors again.

Previously, reporter Simmons revealed that the Jazz are open to offers for Markkanen.As for the odds of Markkanen's next team, the Warriors are the favorites,with the Heat and Magic following in second and third place, and the Mavericks and Spurs close behind.

However, according to reporter Slater,the Warriors are unlikely to pursue Markkanen.Moreover, the Warriors can't really afford Markkanen either; he has an average annual salary of about $49 million over the next four seasons, and his performance has significantly declined, making it a risky investment.

It's worth noting that back in last year's offseason, the Warriors showed strong interest in Markkanen, but the trade talks fell through because they couldn't meet the Jazz's demands for Kuminga or Podziemski. This All-Star big man missed the chance to showcase his talent in Golden State, but he did secure a five-year, $238 million deal, with four years and $195 million still to be executed.

Interestingly, Markkanen has played eight seasons in the NBA but has never appeared in the playoffs, so how he performs in high-stakes situations remains a mystery. Overall, it’s quite challenging for him to attract interest from championship-contending teams now.