The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly remain intrigued by the idea of trading for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Back in February, the Los Angeles Lakers pulled off one of the most shocking trades the NBA has ever seen. In a blockbuster deal, the Lakers acquired Luka Doncic from the Dallas Mavericks in exchange for Anthony Davis and Max Christie.

The Los Angeles Lakers need a big man and could take a big swing at a young one who could be partnered with Luka Doncic for years.

This offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers must address a glaring hole at the center position.As reported by Grant Hughes of Bleacher Report, one young big man could be the answer to the Lakers' issues at the position,

During the 2024-25 season, no NBA team was further than the Utah Jazz from the league championship series, which resumes on Wednesday night with the Indiana Pacers and Oklahoma City Thunder tied at one game apiece. Utah posted the NBA’s worst record at 17-65.

There is a huge target out there that the Lakers could realistically land through a trade with the Utah Jazz. That target is Walker Kessler. The Utah Jazz have publicly made Kessl

Walker Kessler has been floated as a trade target for the Los Angeles Lakers because of the team’s lack of center depth following the rescinded Mark Williams trade last February.

Are the Utah Jazz finally ready to be active on the trade market? They are a team that hasn’t done much over the last few years, and when other front offices call, they drive a hard bargain and don’t negotiate well.