LA Lakers Trade Rumors: Insider reveals potential price for 7-foot $2,965,920 shot-blocking machine (Image Source: Imagn)
The latest NBA trade buzz around the LA Lakers is circling their interest in acquiring a reliable center to pair with Anthony Davis in the frontcourt. Several names have been floated around as potential targets, including Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler, averaging 2.7 blocks per game. The 7-foot shot blocker is making $2,965,920 this season, making him a realistic target for LA.
However, as simple as the deal seems to match salaries, Utah's potential asking price could be a stumbling block for the Purple and Gold. According to NBA insider Eric Pincus, the Lakers might have to unprotect the 2027 first-round pick and add a 2029 first for the Jazz to negotiate a deal.
Here's what Pincus said about Jazz executive Danny Ainge and his potential tactics with the Lakers on Kessler during Thursday's appearance on "Hoops Talk with Allen Silwa":
