LA Lakers nearly landed 7-foot center averaging 2.8 blocks but mega move stalled for one reason (Image Sources: NBA.com, IMAGN)
The LA Lakers nearly acquired Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler this past summer. The 2022 first-round pick is widely viewed as a needle moved for LA. Many believe it could give the Lakers the same advantages they had during their 2019-20 championship run with Anthony Davis playing at the power forward position next to other seven-footers like JaVale McGee and Dwight Howard.
Kessler, 23, could also be a long-term asset for the team under coach JJ Redick. 24 games into his third NBA season, the former Auburn prospect is averaging 10.3 points, 10.9 rebounds and 2.8 blocks on 69.7% shooting, making him a hot commodity in the market.
However, his growth and potential impact on the Lakers have Utah worried about one thing, which has stalled the mega trade from fruition. Here's what Lakers insider Anthony Irwin reported on this rumor:
