Trade buzz has remained consistent around Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen over the past several months, and even years, that have pinned multiple interested suitors and possible deals that could be in play to ship out the team's franchise cornerstone, and bring a big shake-up to their rebuild entirely.

The Utah Jazz came back to defeat the Dallas Mavericks in overtime, 140-133. The Mavericks got things started quickly, to the tune of a season-high 43-point first quarter, powered by an impressive 14-point outpouring from Cooper Flagg, whose shooting touch and ability to finish around the rim are improving at a blistering pace.

Flagg — the No. 1 pick in last summer’s NBA Draft — scored 42 points, which is the highest scoring output from an 18-year-old in NBA history. James held the previous record with 37 points, which came in a December 2003 game with the Cleveland Cavaliers in his rookie season.

The Utah Jazz won't be tasked with going up against Anthony Davis for their upcoming matchup vs. the Dallas Mavericks. According to head coach Jason Kidd, Davis has been downgraded to out for the Mavericks' game vs.