The Los Angeles Lakers are reportedly showing significant interest in acquiring Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and are willing to offer multiple draft picks. Despite Utah's rebuild and Kessler's potential trade value, they haven't shown a strong inclination to trade him. Several teams are interested in Kessler due to his defensive prowess and offensive growth.
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