We got new information on Walker Kessler and the continued interest from the Los Angeles Lakers. If you’re a Lakers fan hoping for Kessler, it’s not looking great. In Marc Stein’s latest Stein Line, we got some new information on the Walker Kessler situation.

From Stein:

Finding a front-line center remains a clear offseason priority for the Lakers, who have maintained a longstanding interest Utah’s Walker Kessler.

The Jazz, though, have made Kessler unavailable for some time, which might have contributed to reports last week that suggested L.A. has interest in trading for Kessler’s teammate John Collins.

Collins had a strong 2024-25 campaign, but I’m told any suggestion that the Lakers are a trade suitor for the 27-year-old is a mischaracterization

So it appears that the Jazz have made Kessler “unavailable for some time.” Maybe that changes down the road, but it does look like Kessler is going to be a part of the future for Utah.

The Jazz have recently brought in Khaman Maluach for a workout, and he reportedly shot the ball well. If Kessler is unavailable, it’s interesting that they would bring in Maluach.

With the Draft just a few days away, it’ll be interesting to see what potential moves are on the table for the Utah Jazz and if they do anything before draft night or during the draft.