Replacing Anthony Davis has proven to be no easy task for the Los Angeles Lakers. Davis was dealt to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster trade that brought Luka Doncic to California to team up with LeBron James.

While Deandre Ayton has already been added to bolster the frontcourt, the Lakers are still searching for the right piece in the paint and are once again targeting a young center they’ve shown interest in before.

That player is 24-year-old Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler, who has already impressed around the league with his defensive dominance and offensive upside. According to reports, the Lakers are expected to pursue Kessler during the 2025–26 NBA season.

Lakers Daily noted that Utah would demand a steep price to part ways with Kessler. “One source told Lakers Daily that

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