The Los Angeles Lakers have needed help at the center position for quite some time, and it seems as if they have a few big men at or near the top of their wish list right now.

One big man who they were reportedly interested in prior to February’s trade deadline is Walker Kessler. Kessler, who will turn 24 years of age in late July, is part of a young core the Utah Jazz have been trying to assemble. He’s an outstanding shot-blocker and rebounder, and while he isn’t an offensive threat, he can convert lob passes into easy baskets.

He was apparently not available via trade prior to the trade deadline. However, a report recently surfaced that the Jazz will be open to hearing offers for him this summer.

ESPN’s Dave McMenamin said during an interview with ESPN 700 that the Lakers are “intrigued by” Kessler and that he is on their radar.

“The only thing on that front…is that Walker Kessler remains a name the Lakers are intrigued by. Whether that will lead to any sort of deal, obviously last year, the asking price was too steep and, obviously, the Lakers ended up pivoting those assets that they were considering moving to the Jazz to get Kessler in order to do the Luka [Doncic] trade. That came off the table after the Luka trade. If they do revisit it, that remains a player that the Lakers feel could fit the void that they have at center. I’m not reporting anything’s moving towards [a deal] or picking up steam or anything like that, but Kessler remains on the Lakers radar.”

Kessler averaged 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds and 2.4 blocks a game this season. He will make just $4.9 million next season, so he may not cost a lot in terms of players to match his salary, but one has to expect the Jazz to demand lots of draft compensation for him.

The Lakers only have their 2031 first-round draft pick and two second-round picks to offer in a trade, although they can also offer multiple first-round pick swaps.

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