Is the Lakers a chance? It was revealed that the Jazz are willing to listen to the offers of Marka and Kessler to peddle the two big guards

On June 10, Beijing time, according to Jazz team reporters Todd and Jones, the Jazz are expected to make big moves in the offseason, and they are already willing to listen to trade offers for Kessler and Markkanen, and they are actively peddling Clarkson and Sexton, and John Collins is also likely to be traded. The Lakers media lamented that the opportunity had come.

Todd wrote: "Multiple league sources have revealed that they believe the Jazz will operate aggressively in the coming weeks. Many expect the Jazz to be willing to hear offers that include 2025 draft picks as well as players on the team's current roster. ”

"The obvious trade candidates include John Collins, Sexton and Clarkson, all of whom are on contract expiring in the 2025-26 season. According to league sources, it is expected that trade discussions will also involve Kessler and Markkanen. ”

Lakers media LakeShowYo said: "The Lakers have a chance to get Kessler, and the Jazz are willing to listen to all trade offers. ”

Another team reporter, Jones, wrote: "This summer, the Jazz will do everything in their power to trade Sexton and Clarkson. As for John (Collins), I think the Jazz are willing to trade him as well, but his contract is more valuable right now. ”

The Jazz have a 17-65 record this season and are bottom of the West, and they have the No. 5 pick in the 2025 NBA Draft.

Markkanen has played in 47 games for the Jazz this season, averaging 19.0 points, 5.9 rebounds, 1.5 assists, 0.7 steals and 0.4 blocks per game while shooting 42.3 percent from the field, 34.6 percent from three-point range and 87.6 percent from the free throw line. A former All-Star, Markkanen will be paid $46.39 million next season.

Kessler has played in 58 games for the Jazz this season, averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.6 steals and 2.4 blocks per game while shooting 66.3 percent from the field and 52.0 percent from the free throw line. Kessler, one of the NBA's top rim guards, is set to sign a rookie contract extension this offseason, with the big man on a $4.88 million salary next season.

As Todd said, Clarkson, Sexton and Collins are all out of contract at the end of next season. In terms of salary next season, Clarkson is $14.28 million, Sexton is $19.17 million, and Collins is a player option worth $26.58 million. There is no doubt that the Jazz are good players and may attract the attention of some teams.