Warriors not pursuing Brandon Ingram, Zach LaVine trades NBC Sports Bay Area & California [Video]

After missing out on their top trade target, the Warriors reportedly won’t pursue two other big names on the market.

With Lauri Markkanen set to sign a long-term contract extension to remain with the Utah Jazz, Golden State has shown “no appetite” to engage in a potential trade for Chicago Bulls star Zach LaVine or New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram, The Athletic’s Shams Charania, Tony Jones and Anthony Slater reported Tuesday, citing sources.

Several reports earlier this NBA offseason indicated the Warriors could target a trade for LaVine or Ingram, particularly after losing the Paul George sweepstakes and watching a piece of their historic dynasty, Klay Thompson, walk away and join forces with Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving with the Dallas Mavericks.

LaVine, 29, played just 25 gamesduring the 2023-24 NBA season after dealing with various injuries, but he averaged 19.5 points on 45.2-percent shooting from the field and 34.9 percent from 3-point range, with 5.2 rebounds and 3.9 assists …