The Los Angeles Lakers are known to be seeking a center before the Feb. 6 trade deadline, but one of their top targets is reportedly off the table. On

Kessler (shoulder) will not play Tuesday against the Warriors. Kessler will miss his second game in a row Tuesday, presumably after picking up the injury Saturday against Memphis. With John Collins (illness) and Lauri Markkanen (rest) also sidelined,

Utah Jazz star center Walker Kessler remains the Los Angeles Lakers' No. 1 target ahead of the Feb. 6 trade deadline, despite the

The LA Lakers ' asking price for Walker Kessler has been revealed. Utah Jazz insider Ben Anderson reported that executive Danny Ainge is demanding Lakers' GM Rob Pelinka essentially mortgage LA's entire future with a package of two first-round picks and Dalton Knecht for Kessler's services.

When Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler was 18 months old, he spent nearly a week in Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. Now he’s determined to raise money for the hospital so that other kids can be helped as he was at a time when he was “very, very sick,” as his mother puts it.

Walker Kessler is putting together a stellar third season for the Utah Jazz. The young big man has once again been a standout on the defensive end of the court and has continued to develop as an impactful offensive player.

According to NBA insider Shams Charania of ESPN, the Los Angeles Lakers have tried to acquire Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz “many times.” The Jazz have a high asking price for the center.  Kessler has appeared in 35 games for the Jazz this season.

Kessler likely injured his left shoulder during the Jazz's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies on Saturday, during which he registered 11 points, 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals across 29 minutes.

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

Walker Kessler is averaging an NBA-best 4.3 offensive boards per game — a nearly two-rebound jump from last season. What's different?

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.

The Los Angeles Lakers have been a rumored suitor for Utah Jazz's 23-year-old center Walker Kessler from the start of the season. Kessler is a defensive juggernaut who might not fit the Jazz's longtime goal to have a more offensively dynamic center.