WHEN TRADED, LUKA SAID WALKER KESSLERWAS #1 CENTER HE WANTED TO PLAY WITH…The Lakers would be smart to prioritize making a Godfather offer this summer for RFA Walker Kessler the Jazz would be unable to match or would force them to seek a sign-and-trade to avoid losing him to… https://t.co/PybkCfy6QY pic.twitter.com/jugYaNd1T1— LakerTom (@LakerTom) January 28, 2026
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2026 Eastern Conference Trade Deadline Primer
The NBA Trade Deadline is just over a week away. For @spotrac, I put together a primer to get you ready! East up first:🏀Cap/Tax/Apron status🏀Trade Exceptions🏀Available Draft Picks🏀Buyer, Seller, Either or Neither🏀Most Likely Player to be Tradedhttps://t.co/B3qtavz87D— Keith Smith (@KeithSmithNBA) January 26, 2026
Here are centers Luka Doncic wanted to play with
Luka Dončić’s center requests:[Buha] (via Reddit)During Luka's first meeting with Rob, Luka requested Walker Kessler, Jalen Duren, Nic Claxton, and lower on the list was Mark Williams, Onyeka Okongwu. #LakeShow pic.twitter.com/uIkcech8Lu— 🎗NBA•Fan🎗 (@Klutch_23) January 28, 2026
Lakers seeking first round pick for Rui Hachimura
SOURCES: The Lakers are seeking a 1st-round pick for Rui Hachimura, per @TheSteinLine
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— Playoff LAL (@PlayoffLAL) January 27, 2026
Lakers Possible Trade Targets on 76ers
Lakers’ perfect trade deadline partner is emerging faster than expected https://t.co/7BhFzXZMWc— LakerTom (@LakerTom) January 27, 2026