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.

That's why the Utah Jazz make sense as a trade partner for the Lakers. They have big men who are both quality and capable of playing in the playoffs. Among the players who have come up are John Collins and Walker Kessler. Last week, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune said during a Locked on Jazz episode that Los Angeles is interested in Kessler.

According to multiple reports, the Los Angeles Lakers have already started trade discussions lately, even though the NBA Finals haven't ended yet. One beat reporter for the Utah Jazz said they have had discussions with the Jazz about both center Walker Kessler and forward John Collins.