Walker Kessler: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / June 12

LA Lakers trade rumors – latest updates on Walker Kessler, Clint Capela, and more

As the LA Lakers look to revamp their roster around Luka Doncic and LeBron James, they have been linked to some interesting names. The Los Angeles Lakers have already begun working on their roster for the next season.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 11

Lakers Receive Unfortunate News After NBA Trade Report

The Utah Jazz are one of the worst teams in the NBA, so pretty much every player on their roster can be had for the right price. Among those players is Walker Kessler, whom the Los Angeles Lakers have had interest in as recently as the NBA Trade Deadline.

NBA News / Hardwood Heroics / June 11

Los Angeles Lakers Insider Drops Truth Bomb on the Team’s Pursuit of Utah Jazz’s $13 Million Youngster

Walker Kessler has been floated as a trade target for the Los Angeles Lakers because of the team’s lack of center depth following the rescinded Mark Williams trade last February.

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / June 11

Jazz May Change Wizards' Draft Mindset

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Los Angeles Lakers News / LAFB Network / June 11

Door Now Open For Los Angeles Lakers To Finally Secure Their Top Trade Candidate, But Can They Afford Him?

Ever since the 2025 NBA trade deadline, the Los Angeles Lakers have kept their eyes on Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler—a 7-footer whose impact on the floor outweighs his modest draft pedigree.

NBA News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 10

New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends Sexton and Kessler to Magic, Hawks Add Backup Center and Wing Depth

The Orlando Magic seem to be a team on the rise, but there's one big factor that's holding them back. Ironically, the Magic have already done the hardest part of team-building by drafting two young wings that can dribble, pass and shoot in Franz Wagner and Paolo Banchero.

Walker Kessler News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 10

NBA Insider Gives Update on Lakers, Walker Kessler Trade Rumors

Dating back to February's NBA trade deadline, reports indicated that the Los Angeles Lakers had some high interest in Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and tried their best to pry the young center away before their efforts were ultimately rebuffed.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / June 10

NBA Insider Shares Latest Lakers Trade Rumors And News

The Los Angeles Lakers were eliminated in the first round of the 2025 NBA playoffs by the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they are expected to be busy making moves this offseason.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 10

NBA Insider Says Two Utah Jazz Stars Are Off the Trade Market

The Utah Jazz have plans to win next season, despite finishing the 2024-25 campaign with the worst record in the NBA. Following a 17-win season, the Jazz still came up short of the first-overall pick.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / June 9

Report: Jazz ‘Willing To Hear’ Trade Offers For Walker Kessler, Lauri Markkanen

According to Sarah Todd of the Deseret News, the Utah Jazz are willing to hear trade offers for Walker Kessler and Lauri Markkanen. The Jazz could be active over the next several weeks.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 9

Lakers Dream Center Target May Be Available After All: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have a lot of decisions to make in building a more competitive team this summer. But the biggest priority for them is how the team will upgrade the center position.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 9

Lakers Trade Rumors: Jazz Center Walker Kessler Could Be Available This Offseason

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a center this offseason and have been eyeing an upgrade at the position for a couple of years now.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / June 8

New Report Emerges on Potential Lakers Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have been tied to Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler for quite some time. They most recently tried to acquire him during the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 7

NBA Insider Says Utah Jazz Have One Virtually Untouchable Player

The Utah Jazz enter the 2025 NBA offseason with a bit of an unpredictable sense about what direction this front office could go in, whether that be for the draft, free agency, or especially in potential trades that could go down in the weeks ahead.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 3

Austin Ainge: 'Won't see' tanking from Jazz in 2025-26 season

Asked during his introductory press conference on Monday about whether the Jazz intend to continue tanking and manipulating players’ minutes in 2025-26.

Utah Jazz News / Atlanta Hawks on SI / June 1

New Blockbuster Three-Team Trade Proposal Sends KAT to Jazz, Hawks Add Sexton, Knicks Get Collins and Kessler

After upsetting the Boston Celtics in the second round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the New York Knicks seemed poised to make their first trip to the NBA Finals since 1999.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 27

Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Floated as Celtics Trade Target

Could the Boston Celtics be in the market to trade for Walker Kessler? In the eyes of Bleacher Report's Greg Swartz, the Utah Jazz center would be a perfect name to target in trade talks this summer.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / May 17

Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Gets Honest About Lack of Recognition

Despite developing into one of the better young pieces on the Utah Jazz's roster during the past season, third-year center Walker Kessler has still managed to face a slight lack of recognition in being widely considered as one of the best budding big men the league has to offer.