The Golden State Warriors still need a starting center. Coach Steve Kerr has made it clear that he doesn’t want Draymond Green playing heavy minutes at center throughout the season. Now the Warriors might need to turn a weak free agent market to fill the gap. 

Instead of picking from the scrap heap of free-agent centers, the Warriors could also attempt to make a trade for their next starting center. 

One player who has recently become available is Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz. 

Kessler, who was a first-team All-Rookie selection just two seasons ago, could become the Warriors’ center of the future. 

The Warriors have been missing an elite rim protector to play alongside Draymond. Kessler has been averaging at least 2.3 blocks per game since his rookie year. 

Last season, he averaged 11.1 points and 12.2 rebounds for a struggling Jazz team. The Warriors are desperate for someone who can rebound and defend like Kessler. 

That’s why a report by Jovan Buha saying that the Jazz are looking for two draft picks and a young player for Walker has Warriors fans jumping on the NBA trade machine. 

The Warriors have multiple different young players that could interest the rebuilding Jazz, and a few solid draft picks they could offer as well. 

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One possible Warriors-Walker Kessler trade could be centered on a package featuring Brandin Podziemski and draft capital. The Jazz were reportedly interested in Podziemski this last offseason. If the Warriors are willing to part with their promising young guard, they could land the big man they’ve been looking for. 

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