The Los Angeles Lakers have been a rumored suitor for Utah Jazz's 23-year-old center Walker Kessler from the start of the season. Kessler is a defensive juggernaut who might not fit the Jazz's longtime goal to have a more offensively dynamic center.

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

It's easy to see why the Lakers or other teams would have interest in bringing Kessler aboard their respective rosters, but considering the current state of the Jazz, acquiring hi

Chaudhary’s trade proposal would send Gabe Vincent, Max Christie, Jalen Hood-Schifino, and a 2031 first-round pick to the Jazz for Sexton and Kessler. From a team success standpoint, Sexton and Kessler are likely miserable in Utah, considering the organization boasts a putrid 10-19 record through 39 games.

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

Cason Wallace just put Walker Kessler on a poster. His best in game dunk of his career. - 9:02 PM Andy Larsen: Jazz announce Walker Kessler is also sitting out tomorrow vs. NOP (rest). -via x.com / January 16,