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

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.

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.

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has been floated as a trade target for the Los Angeles Lakers because of the team’s lack of center depth following the rescinded Mark Williams trade last February.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