Lakers might trade star guard to Jazz for 'best case' $13.3 million center, per writer https://t.co/mnaxBe09JL— LakerTom (@LakerTom) June 9, 2025
Lakers trade for Kessler, Sexton, and Clarkson
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FROM THE ABOVE ARTICLE:
“Here is the first of many (Austin Reaves, Gabe Vincent, Maxi Kleber, and a 2031 first-round pick to the Jazz for Walker Kessler, Collin Sexton, and Jordan Clarkson). If the Lakers were interested in building up a more balanced roster that would not be as top-heavy, the Utah Jazz are certainly the team to call.”
“In a best-case scenario, the Lakers walk away from this deal with a new starting center, and two veteran pieces that can play strong supporting roles for this team. After struggling to find more than five reliable players in the 2025 postseason, it’s not a bad approach for Los Angeles.”
“The Jazz would hopefully be sold on Reaves’ upside enough to consider him, the 2031 first, and a couple of expiring contracts as ample return for a good haul going back the other way. A career year in Utah could allow AR15 to get his pay day too.”
This is an interesting wrinkle on trading for Kessler. If I were Utah, I would definitely want Reaves as part of the deal. Getting back two vets who can score off the bench in Sexton and Clarkson might make giving up Reaves to get Kessler more palatable to Lakers.
Caleb Hightower, the source of this proposed, hypothetical trade is a nobody! Move on…..