The Lakers get Markkanen + Kessler. Is Kessler really suitable for Doncic?

According to NBA famous reporter Evan Sidery, the Jazz are willing to listen to quotes from players such as Markkanen, Kessler. I can only say that Anji has begun to show his shrewd businessman mind again. Why do you say that? Because the four-year, 195.8 million contract signed by Markkanin will take effect next season, it is not that Marca is not worth the contract, but that the Jazz are not necessary now because they are still rebuilding, and using Marca to exchange for future draft picks is the choice to maximize interests.

Markanen only played 47 games last season, averaging 31.4 minutes per game, scoring 19 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.9 assists, 0.7 steals, and 0.4 blocks. His shooting percentage was 42.3% and his three-point shooting percentage was 34.6%. It cannot be said that the data cannot match the salary, but the Jazz's current positioning is to rebuild, focusing on cultivating new players. In such a team, players will really get lost in all kinds of ways, and the more they play, the more they doubt themselves. So, if you really leave here if you have the chance, and now you have won the big contract, it is time to start pursuing the essence of basketball and compete well!

In addition, local journalists in Salt Lake City reported that the Jazz is very interested in this year's draft picks and will listen to quotes for Kessler, Collins, Sexton, and Clarkson. These people's contracts are about to expire, and the Jazz obviously doesn't want to renew their contracts, so the deal is the best choice.

So, it makes sense that Angie is smart. How many draft picks do the Jazz have in hand at the moment?

has 4 draft picks in 2025, namely the fifth pick in the first round, the 21st pick in the first round, the 13th pick in the second round, and the 23rd pick in the second round.

2026: 2 first round picks, including one of their own first round picks, and one first round pick from the Cavaliers or Timberwolves (Utah will receive the most favorable first round pick in 2026).

2027: Two first-round picks, one of my first-round picks and one of my first-round picks from the Lakers (protected by 1-4 picks).

2028: 1 first round pick is your first round pick.

2029: 3 first-round picks, including 2 of their own first-round picks and 1 first-round pick from the Timberwolves (protected with 1-5 picks).

2030: One first round pick is your first round pick.

The assets are already very rich!

Next to talk about the Lakers, because some Lakers media suggested that the Lakers and the Jazz reach an 8-for-2 deal, the Lakers will send Reeves + Hachimura Ai + Vincent + Kneckett + Crebel + 2028 first round swap + 2030 first round swap + 2031 first round protection first round, and get the Jazz's Markkanen + Kessler. You can take off on the spot and go directly to the championship.

will not discuss whether this transaction is reasonable, whether the salary matches, whether the Lakers eat or not, and whether Kessler contract renewal. Just talking about Kessler really matches Doncic? At most, James will most likely retire in another year, and the Lakers will be Doncic's team completely. The Lakers do want to find some young and reliable helpers for Doncic, but I personally think that Kessler is not very suitable for Doncic.

Doncic needs the kind of center that can run, jump, and eat cake. In fact, Ma Wei is very good. Of course, he is very crisp. He is talking about this type of center, such as McGee, Jordan Jr., and Howard, which should be very suitable. Kessler is slow, and although the frame protection is good, he is not the kind of center that can be defended because he doesn't shoot. Doncic also needs inside space. Although he is playing the rhythm, he also needs to go to the inside.

Of course, it is undeniable that this suggestion of Lakers is very tempting. Imagine the starting lineup of the Lakers next season, Doncic + James + Markcanen + Kessler + Fanny Smith. This is so terrifying, at least it is much lethal than the current ones!