Lakers Insider Opens Door on Potential Walker Kessler Trade
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The Los Angeles Lakers desperately need a center as the team enters the upcoming NBA offseason. After being exposed in the playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Lakers' front office understands the top priority for the summer.
Los Angeles has been linked with multiple players ahead of the offseason, but there remains one perfect match. That would be center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
The Lakers have tried to land Kessler from Utah multiple times before, but they have been shot down each time. However, Kessler is now eligible for a contract extension this summer, and whether Utah wants to pay him remains unknown.
According to Lakers insider Dave McMenamin of ESPN, Los Angeles remains very interested in going after Kessler. The Lakers could look to re-engage with the Jazz this summer on a potential deal.
"Walker Kessler remains a name that the Lakers are intrigued by...That remains a player that the Lakers feel could fill the void that they have at center."
"Walker Kessler remains a name that the Lakers are intrigued by...That remains a player that the Lakers feel could fill the void that they have at center."
Deal could be centered around Knecht/2031 first, if it happens.
(@mcten)#LakeShow pic.twitter.com/JeWkiBLOrX — 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) June 15, 2025
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