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LA Lakers trade target admits he is ‘a little frustrated’ with current contract situation

September 29, 2025 3 Min Read
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The Los Angeles Lakers have large expectations for the upcoming 12 months.

Whereas the entire consideration has been on LeBron James‘ future, the crew is concentrated on profitable a championship.

JJ Redick made that clear on the crew’s press convention when he addressed the Los Angeles Lakers beginning lineup for this season and weighed in a few of their new additions, like Marcus Sensible.

With Luka Doncic showing to be in implausible form and the Lakers filling a few of their greatest holes over the offseason, Los Angeles ought to be in title rivalry.

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The Lakers addressed an enormous space of want after they signed DeAndre Ayton after he bought purchased out.

Los Angeles wanted a middle after they bought uncovered of their playoff loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Earlier than the Ayton signing, one of many names linked to the Lakers was Utah Jazz heart Walker Kessler, who has yet another 12 months left on his deal earlier than he turns into a restricted free agent.

Up to now, the Jazz haven’t supplied him a contract extension. Kessler talked about presumably not getting an extension with the crew, through Andy Larsen.

“I’m undoubtedly just a little pissed off.

So long as I’ve a Utah Jazz jersey on I’ll play profitable basketball.”

Although the Lakers signed Ayton, the crew is reportedly nonetheless desirous about Walker Kessler who solves their long-term downside at heart.

Nonetheless, the Jazz might reportedly be looking for a number of first-round picks and Austin Reaves in any deal for Kessler, which might be a steep value for Los Angeles to pay.

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Kessler is likely one of the finest younger bigs within the league. He performed in 58 video games for the Jazz final season, averaging 11.1 factors, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and a pair of.4 blocks per recreation whereas taking pictures 66.3 % from the sphere. He additionally had 28 double-doubles.

For his profession, Kessler has averaged 9.4 factors, 9.2 rebounds, 1.2 assists, 0.5 steals and a pair of.4 blocks per recreation. He’s set to make $4.9 million throughout the 2025-26 season.

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