Who Should I Trade?
Lauri Markkanen for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Lauri Markkanen F - UTH  | Walker Kessler C - LAL  | |
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86% Recommended by 6 of 7 experts |
14% Recommended by 1 of 7 experts |
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| Rest of Season | # 35 | ‐ |
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| Injury Alert | - | OUT |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 23 | ‐ |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 50 | # 62 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 16 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 57 | # 60 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 19 | # 258 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 51 | # 63 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 60 | # 34 |
| Lauri Markkanen F - UTH | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,476 | 1,740 |
| Field Goals Made | 296 | 278 |
| Field Goals Att | 700 | 420 |
| Field Goals % | .423 | .662 |
| Three Points Made | 138 | 6 |
| Three Points Att | 399 | 35 |
| Three Points % | .346 | .171 |
| Free Throws Made | 162 | 79 |
| Free Throws Att | 185 | 152 |
| Free Throws % | .876 | .520 |
| Offensive Rebound | 72 | 266 |
| Rebounds | 278 | 707 |
| Assists | 70 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 66 | 86 |
| Steals | 33 | 36 |
| Blocks | 17 | 138 |
| Points | 892 | 641 |
| Lauri Markkanen F - UTH | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
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| Lauri Markkanen F - UTH | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| News | ||
| The Jazz say Lauri Markkanen will be re-evaluated in two weeks. Ari Koslow Thu, Feb 26th | Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Walker Kessler jammed his finger on the backboard during practice and is considered day-to-day. Nicholas Rodriguez Mon, Oct 5th | |
| Markkanen won't play Thursday against the Pelicans, ruled out with ankle and hip issues. Bruno Mulé Thu, Feb 26th | Walker Kessler has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for two first round picks in 2031 and 2033, as well as two first round swaps in 2028 and 2030. Kessler will sign a 4-year, $130 million deal with LA. Garrett Ball Wed, Jul 1st | |
| 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 | The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Lauri Markkanen is listed as probable for Monday's game against the Rockets. Ari Koslow Sun, Feb 22nd | Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Lauri Markkanen (illness) has been ruled out of the Utah Jazz against the Memphis Grizzlies Friday. Chris Schommer Fri, Feb 20th | The Jazz acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. is not expected to impact their interest in keeping Walker Kessler long term. Ari Koslow Tue, Feb 3rd | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
