The Utah Jazz reportedly have a clear stance on forward Lauri Markkanen's future with the franchise amid multiple trade rumors.

Utah Jazz plan to build around Lauri Markkanen despite strong trade interest as the NBA trade deadline approaches.

NBA trade season is officially here, having crossed the date of December 15th, meaning most trade restrictions have been lifted for players around the league to allow for potential roster shifts to take place over the coming days to weeks––which, for the Utah Jazz, presents an opportunity to make some moves.

Since Nike became the NBA’s official jersey partner in 2017, the Utah Jazz have seen a total of 16 new jerseys. Some are among the greatest the NBA have ever seen, and others are an abomination to the sport of basketball.

The Mavericks-Jazz clash is set to tip off at 9 p.m. ET (6 p.m. PT). The live telecast will be available on KFAA Channel 29. Fans can watch the contest via livestream on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV (restrictions may apply).

Take last year, when the Jazz played facilitator at the trade deadline, taking on the contracts of Jalen Hood-Schifino, PJ Tucker, and even Dennis Schroder for about 24 hours, and in doing so they netted several second round draft picks.

The final stats for George: That's a stat line that hasn't been done for the Jazz in a long time. According to StatMuse, the last time it happened for Utah with a 39-6-8-2 game like this was 1981 for Adrian Dantley. The 39 points marked a career-high for George, too.

The NBA schedule on December 15 delivered a busy night filled with close finishes, big performances, and costly mistakes. Some teams stepped up when it mattered most, while others let wins slip away late.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nba/jazz/onsi as Utah Jazz Learn Anthony Davis' Official Status for Mavericks Game. The Utah Jazz won't be tasked with going up against Anthony Davis for their upcoming matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks.