According to NBA insider Ian Begley of SNY, the Utah Jazz desire a first-round choose for Walker Kessler.

The New York Knicks have some curiosity in buying and selling for Kessler.

“Teams in touch with Utah say the Jazz are looking for at least a first round pick in return for Kessler”@IanBegley on the commerce marketplace for Walker Kessler, the newest on Precious Achiuwa, and extra: pic.twitter.com/vuflJrsgLP

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Kessler appeared in 64 video games for the Jazz in 2023-24. He averaged 8.1 factors, 7.5 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.5 steals and a couple of.4 blocks whereas capturing 65.4% from the sector, 21.1% from past the arc and 60.2% from the free-throw line. 

Kessler has profession averages of 8.7 factors, 8.0 rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.4 steals and a couple of.4 blocks with the Jazz. He was the twenty second total choose within the 2022 NBA Draft out of Auburn. 

The Jazz went 31-51 in 2023-24. They missed the playoffs for the second straight season. 

There’s rising skepticism leaguewide that Jazz govt Danny Ainge will really transfer on any Lauri Markkanen deal, per NBA insider Anthony Slater of The Athletic.

The San Antonio Spurs, New Orleans Pelicans, Golden State Warriors, Miami Heat and Sacramento Kings have reached out to the Jazz a few Markkanen commerce. 

Markkanen has one 12 months left on his contract. He can signal an extension in August. 

Markkanen is among the greatest gamers within the NBA. He averaged 23.2 factors, 8.2 rebounds, 2.0 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.5 blocks in 2023-24 for the Jazz whereas capturing 48.0% from the sector, 39.9% from 3 and 89.9% from the free-throw line. 

Markkanen has profession averages of 18.1 factors, 7.3 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.5 blocks with the Chicago Bulls, Cleveland Cavaliers and Jazz. He gained the 2022-23 Most Improved Player of the Year Award with Utah. 

The Knicks misplaced to the Indiana Pacers within the second spherical of the postseason in seven video games. The franchise re-signed OG Anunoby and purchased Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets. 

However, New York misplaced Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder in free company.