With the NBA trade deadline just around the corner, Rob Pelinka and the Los Angeles Lakers are looking for ways to improve the roster. While the Lakers currently are tied for fifth in a loaded Western Conference,

The Lakers continue to call the Jazz about Walker Kessler, but Utah’s asking price is extremely high, per @ShamsCharania. Los Angeles owns two first-round picks in 2029 and 2031 that are eligible to be moved at this year’s deadline. pic.twitter.com/9P76jkTVK7

There is legitimate concern about the roster construction of the team now, as well as the potential cap hit Kessler might command down the road.

In 32 games with the Jazz this season, Kessler averages 10.8 points, 11.3 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks on 72.0% field goal shooting. On the other hand, Springer has only appeared in 35 games with the Celtics since the beginning of the 2023-24 season.

Get those champagne magnums on ice, pronto. Unroll the plastic sheeting, queue up Kool & The Gang on the sound system, and prepare yourselves for a party. Over the last week, the Jazz took several large steps toward the accomplishment of their mission for the

The Utah Jazz hit the road on Friday to face the New Orleans Pelicans. Both teams will be missing key contributors heading into the contest.  Lauri Markkanen (b

Los Angeles Lakers are in real need of a big man and their fans are even willing to give up Dalton Knecht for a good one. A fan on the Lakers subreddit asked the members if they would trade Knecht for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and the answer was overwhelmingly yes.

The NBA odds already have Utah listed as a massive underdog, and that spread could continue to grow with injuries up front for the visitor. With potential holes around the hoop, center Walker Kessler is called upon to pick up the slack in both scoring and rebounding.

The New York Knicks have just over two weeks left to try and acquire Utah Jazz star center Walker Kessler. The Knicks have been linked to Kessler for months.

Walker Kessler is a name to keep tabs on as the Boston Celtics seek to strengthen their roster ahead of the trade deadline.

New Orleans hosts Utah looking to extend its three-game win streak. Monday's meeting is the first of the season for the teams.

Walker Kessler doesn't have much help around him in New Orleans tonight, so look for the Utah Jazz big to grab a good chunk of the available rebounds tonight, per our NBA betting picks.