Who Should I Trade?
LaMelo Ball for Lauri Markkanen (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN  | Lauri Markkanen F - UTH  | |
Expert |
57% Recommended by 4 of 7 experts |
43% Recommended by 3 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 23 | # 35 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | DTD |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 12 | # 50 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 21 | # 57 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 14 | # 60 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 13 | # 51 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 31 | # 23 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 36 | # 19 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 44 | # 16 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Lauri Markkanen F - UTH | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,505 | 1,476 |
| Field Goals Made | 406 | 296 |
| Field Goals Att | 1,003 | 700 |
| Field Goals % | .405 | .423 |
| Three Points Made | 179 | 138 |
| Three Points Att | 528 | 399 |
| Three Points % | .339 | .346 |
| Free Throws Made | 193 | 162 |
| Free Throws Att | 229 | 185 |
| Free Throws % | .843 | .876 |
| Offensive Rebound | 47 | 72 |
| Rebounds | 232 | 278 |
| Assists | 347 | 70 |
| Turnovers | 167 | 66 |
| Steals | 54 | 33 |
| Blocks | 13 | 17 |
| Points | 1,184 | 892 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Lauri Markkanen F - UTH | |
| News | ||
| LaMelo Ball has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 first round pick, three first round pick swaps, and three second round picks. Charlotte is also sending Josh Green to Minnesota. Garrett Ball Thu, Jun 25th | The Jazz say Lauri Markkanen will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Ari Koslow Thu, Feb 26th | |
| The Timberwolves and Raptors have emerged as two of the teams with trade interest in Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball. Ari Koslow Wed, Jun 24th | Markkanen won't play Thursday against the Pelicans, ruled out with ankle and hip issues. Bruno Mulé Thu, Feb 26th | |
| LaMelo Ball scored 19 points (7-19 FG, 5-16 3P) with seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, and a block in the Hornets’ 110-96 win over the Knicks on Sunday. Garrett Ball Mon, Apr 13th | Markkanen went a perfect 8-of-8 from the free-throw line Monday, which helped prop up a 29-point effort that came on 10-of-23 shooting from the field. He added three rebounds, two assists, two steals, and one three-pointer in the loss to the Rockets. Bruno Mulé Tue, Feb 24th | |
| LaMelo Ball scored 36 points (12-24 FG, 6-15 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with five rebounds, six assists and one steal in the Hornets 113-102 loss against the Celtics. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 8th | Lauri Markkanen is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Rockets. Ari Koslow Sun, Feb 22nd | |
| LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 35 points (13-22 FG, 7-14 3PT, 2-2 FT) and added three rebounds, eight assists, and a steal in the Hornets' 122-108 win over Minnesota on Sunday. David Leisering Mon, Apr 6th | Lauri Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out of the Utah Jazz against the Memphis Grizzlies Friday. Chris Schommer Fri, Feb 20th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
