The Utah Jazz have displayed a commitment to tanking and building upon their draft reserves before beginning their rebuild.

Mar 7, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) goes in for a layup over Toronto Raptors guard AJ Lawson (0) in the second half at Scotiabank Arena.

Feb 12, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) dribbles past Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) during the first quarter at Delta Center.

Los Angeles Lakers fans are eager for Walker Kessler, but an insider reveals that a trade just isn't in the cards. Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler has become a hot topic among Los Angeles Lakers fans.

According to Andy Larsen, beat writer for The Salt Lake Tribune, the Lakers have shown “significant interest” in Walker Kessler, the 7-footer currently anchoring the Utah Jazz frontcourt.