NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers May Sign $4,878,938 Utah Jazz Star to Pair with Luka Doncic via Blockbuster Deal

Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly eyeing Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, with contract talks stalling. A potential trade could send Austin Reaves and two first-round picks to Utah for Kessler, bolstering Luka Doncic’s supporting cast with elite rim protection and rebounding. Lakers’ GM Pelinka holds strong negotiation leverage, potentially securing a key defensive anchor.