Lauri Markkanen given 22/1 odds to win NBA Rookie of the Year

His role could allow him to put up some big numbers

Former Arizona Wildcats forward Lauri Markkanen is heading to the Chicago Bulls after a draft night trade, which could allow for him to play a lot as a rookie in the NBA.

But the Las Vegas oddsmakers don’t see him as a huge threat to win the league’s Rookie of the Year award next season, giving him 22/1 odds.

Here’s a look at the chances Bovada gives some of the top incoming rookies:

• Lonzo Ball - 5/2
• Ben Simmons - 3/1
• Markelle Fultz - 5/1
• De’Aaron Fox - 7/1
• Josh Jackson - 9/1
• Jayson Tatum - 9/1
• Jonathan Isaac - 16/1
• Malik Monk - 16/1
• Dennis Smith Jr. - 16/1
• Zach Collins - 20/1
• Justin Jackson - 22/1
• Lauri Markkanen - 22/1

The Bulls, who are excited about adding Markkanen’s shooting ability, offer potential early minutes for Lauri as a rookie.

"He’s mobile, he’s got a motor, he’s a worker," Bulls VP John Paxson said. "And we just thought he was, at that spot, gonna be a fit for the direction we’re headed and a guy that fits with how we want to build this team and fits in today’s NBA."

So maybe Markkanen will be a good value pick in more ways than one if you’re looking to put some money down on a former Arizona player.

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