According to ESPN’s Tim MacMahon, the Golden State Warriors never offered Brandin Podziemski in any deal for Lauri Markkanen.

This appeared to be a deal breaker, as the Utah Jazz preferred Podziemski over Jonathan Kuminga. Golden State was reportedly more willing to move Kuminga than Podziemski.

For Utah, they needed multiple first-rounders and a player they actually wanted. Plus, with both sides getting a deal done in August, Markkanen is ineligible to be traded this season.

According to the Washington Wizards, Kyle Kuzma has suffered a groin strain and will be sidelined for Wednesday’s game against the Atlanta Hawks.

Kuzma, who has taken a larger role due to the Malcolm Brogdon injury, got injured during Monday’s game against the Hawks.

Washington has yet to release a timeline for the 29-year-old, but there is an expectation of him missing more time.

According to the Toronto Raptors, Scottie Barnes face injury took a turn for the worst, as he will be out for at least the next three weeks.

The 23-year-old has been medically diagnosed with a fractured orbital bone, which was suffered during Monday’s game against the Denver Nuggets.

Nikola Jokic accidentally elbowed Barnes in face, where Barnes needed help by the medical staff and was later ruled out for the remainder of the game.