When the Los Angeles Lakers opted to trade for Dorian Finney-Smith and Shake Milton from the Brooklyn Nets, the expectation was this deal would be a precursor to more moves. One highly anticipated target is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler, who is on a rookie contract and would fit perfectly in L.A.
For several months now, the Lakers’ frontcourt depth has been lacking, with Jaxson Hayes, Jarred Vanderbilt and Christian Wood all missing time. Outside of Anthony Davis, head coach JJ Redick has relied on Christian Koloko for center minutes while often opting to play small.