There is one big thing getting in the way of the Lakers landing Walker Kessler, one of their biggest trade targets.

Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman talk about Ichiro, C.C. Sabathia and Billy Wagner getting elected to the Hall of Fame, the Dodgers introducing Roki Sasaki and the Braves solidifying their lineup and outfield by signing Jurickson Profar.

But in a new episode of The Bill Simmons Podcast, O’Connor proposed a New York Knicks-Utah Jazz trade that is extremely one-sided, leading one to wonder why O’Connor sees such a proposal as remotely plausible.

Walker Kessler was rested for the Utah Jazz's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This was a strange update to see, as Kessler has not been rested at all this season.

The Los Angeles Lakers have inquired on Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler but are reportedly being told the asking price is very high.

Charania did add that the Lakers are open to moving their 2029 and 2031 first-round picks, but only for players “that not only fit this current LeBron James/Anthony Davis iterat