LA Lakers must trade for Utah Jazz star immediately, his performance vs. LA Clippers is what they need

Walker Kessler delivering on both ends of the court

Walker Kessler led the entire game in scoring with 22 points. But along with that, he had 9 rebounds and 4 assists.

Kessler even showed improvement in his three-point shooting, going a perfect 2-2 from beyond the arc against the Clippers.

It has been a very impressive outing from the fourth-year star. And if his offensive numbers weren’t impressive enough, Kessler has also made an impact on the defensive end.

During the game, Kessler had 2 steals and 4 blocks, making life really difficult for the LA Clippers in the painted area.

This is exactly the kind of numbers the LA Lakers would want from their starting center. Having a center that makes an impact on both ends of the court is crucial to unlocking Luka Doncic’s game.

Doncic is at his best when he has a rim-protecting center that can be a lob threat. And even though it’s only been one game, it’s hard to see Deandre Ayton filling that role.

LA Lakers need to be active and land Walker Kessler

There has never been a better opportunity for the LA Lakers to make a move for Walker Kessler. Based on tonight’s performance, both he and Lauri Markkanen are going to hurt their ability to tank.

Markkanen is expected to be traded this season for this reason, and it’s not a stretch to say the same about Walker Kessler.

The notoriously frugal and conservative approach from Rob Pelinka must be put to the side, as Kessler is the perfect teammate for Luka Doncic.

While negotiating with the Jazz won’t be easy, as Danny Ainge still regrets helping Lakers land Doncic, Pelinka must at least make an effort to land the