The Athletic's Jovan Buha said in a Monday livestream (31:30 mark) that he's "heard nothing but" the Jazz wanting two first-round picks and a young player for Kessler. The Lakers have only one tradable first-round pick over the next seven years, and that selection can only come in 2031 or 2032, per ESPN's Bobby Marks.

As the Lakers look to close in on a center option, it appears that the Jazz's asking price for Walker Kessler is still high.

Los Angeles Lakers fans are eager for Walker Kessler, but an insider reveals that a trade just isn't in the cards.