The Lakers continue to call the Jazz about Walker Kessler, but Utah’s asking price is extremely high, per @ShamsCharania. Los Angeles owns two first-round picks in 2029 and 2031 that are eligible to be moved at this year’s deadline. pic.twitter.com/9P76jkTVK7

With the NBA trade deadline just around the corner, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for ways to improve the roster. While the Lakers currently are tied for fifth in a loaded Western Conference,

The Utah Jazz are reportedly asking for a lot from the Lakers if they want to trade for big man Walker Kessler.

There is legitimate concern about the roster construction of the team now, as well as the potential cap hit Kessler might command down the road.

In 32 games with the Jazz this season, Kessler averages 10.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks on 72.0% field goal shooting. On the other hand, Springer has only appeared in 35 games with the Celtics since the beginning of the 2023-24 season.

The Los Angeles Lakers are checking in with the Utah Jazz on their young center's availability in trade talks.

The trade rumors surrounding the LeBron James-led LA Lakers and Walker Kessler picked up steam over the past day.

There is one big thing getting in the way of the Lakers landing Walker Kessler, one of their biggest trade targets.

Los Angeles Lakers are in real need of a big man and their fans are even willing to give up Dalton Knecht for a good one. A fan on the Lakers subreddit asked the members if they would trade Knecht for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and the answer was overwhelmingly yes.

The Utah Jazz hit the road on Friday to face the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest.  Lauri Markkanen (b

The New York Knicks have just over two weeks left to try and acquire Utah Jazz star center Walker Kessler. The Knicks have been linked to Kessler for months.

The NBA odds already have Utah listed as a massive underdog, and that spread could continue to grow with injuries up front for the visitor. With potential holes around the hoop, center Walker Kessler is called upon to pick up the slack in both scoring and rebounding.