Walker Kessler: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler on the Cleveland Cavaliers next NBA season? Boy, wouldn’t that be fun? It’s the dog days of the NBA offseason, so fantasy trade ideas are flying everywhere.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / July 27

Jazz Rumors: Youth Movement, Ace Bailey, Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz are fully embracing a youth movement, and that philosophy has been the driving force behind several of the team’s offseason moves, per NBA insider Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 23

NBA Insider Reveals Big Update on Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler Extension

The Utah Jazz have made their fair share of roster decisions and moves over the course of the 2025 NBA offseason so far, but one critical storyline that remains up in the air is what's to come on Walker Kessler's looming rookie extension.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 5

Utah Jazz Urged to Make Big Decision on Walker Kessler

With a strong and successful draft in the rear-view mirror, the Utah Jazz have made a few key moves around the edges throughout this NBA offseason to help tweak this roster from last year and help best position this young and budding group for the foreseeable future.

NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 3

Why Wizards Should Shy Away from Jazz Big Man

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 3

Lakers Unlikely to Land Star Big Man Due to High Cost: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have needed a center for most of the offseason. They got one when they were able to sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal on Wednesday.

NBA News / Last Word On Sports / July 2

Lakers Cannot Pay Jazz’s Asking Price For Coveted Trade Target

The Los Angeles Lakers have been interested in Walker Kessler for a while now, but they cannot find a price that will satisfy the Utah Jazz. Last year, during the trade deadline, the Lakers were among the teams asking for Kessler.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 2

Price Tag On Jazz Center Walker Kessler Remains High

One of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA is the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of a center, and that one of their dream options is Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 28

NBA Insider Reveals New Intel on Lakers' Walker Kessler Trade

The buzz linking the Los Angeles Lakers and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler only seems to continue, as it seems the two sides were linked in a few lingering rumors during the week of the draft.

NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 26

NBA Insider Says Lakers Active in Trade Talks With Utah Jazz, Heat

The Los Angeles Lakers have made their first and only pick of this year's NBA Draft with their selection of Adou Thiero at pick 36 in the second round.

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NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 25

Offer Has Been Made For Jazz Center Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers are known to be in the market for a center this offseason and the name they have been linked to the most is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 25

Report: Lakers Trying To Trade For Walker Kessler

According to NBA insider Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to trade for Walker Kessler. The Lakers need a center after trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. Los Angeles lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of this year’s playoffs in five games.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / June 24

Utah Jazz Predicted to Make Bold Move on Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz are preparing for the 2025 NBA draft with four picks under their belt and a decently talented roster to work with. Focusing on Kessler, recent reports suggest the Jazz have garnered interest from teams like the Los Angeles Lakers for their starting big man.

NBA News / LAFB Network / June 23

Lakers Turn Up Heat in Pursuit of Jazz Big Man Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers are entering the 2025 offseason with one goal in mind: build a title-ready roster around LeBron James, Luka Doncic, and Austin Reaves.

NBA News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / June 21

Lakers Have Reportedly Made Offer to Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers are on the hunt for a center this offseason, and Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler is at the top of the list. The Utah Jazz reportedly received an offer from the Lakers' president of basketball operations, Rob Pelinka, for Kessler.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 20

Trade Talks For Walker Kessler Have Not Reached ‘Serious Stages’

It is very well known that the Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a center this offseason. In fact, the team has been looking for a big man even before they traded for Luka Doncic in February and one name that has come up numerous times is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / June 18

Lakers linked to another Jazz trade besides Walker Kessler

As the Los Angeles Lakers continue to explore options for upgrading their frontcourt, another Utah Jazz big man has reportedly entered the conversation alongside Walker Kessler.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 16

‘Remain Intrigued’ By Jazz Center Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the search for a quality starting center for a couple years now and have had their eyes on several targets in that span.

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