The Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz in exchange for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, along with first-round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030.
The move gives Los Angeles a young frontcourt piece while sending significant future draft capital to Utah. Kessler, a center known for his size and interior presence, joins a Lakers roster that has continued to look for ways to strengthen its frontcourt.
For the Jazz, the deal adds two unprotected first-round selections and two future swap opportunities, extending the team’s collection of long-term assets. The picks and swaps involved stretch across multiple draft cycles, with the earliest swap coming in 2028.
Deal Terms
Lakers receive: Walker Kessler.
Jazz receive: unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033, plus first-round pick swaps in 2028 and 2030.