The Los Angeles Lakers reportedly remain intrigued by the idea of trading for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

Rob Pelinka will undoubtedly be casting a wide net in his search for the next center tasked with anchoring the Lakers in the middle of the floor. According to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin, speaking via ESPN Radio 700, the Lakers remain “intrigued” by Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz.

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