Now, the Jazz are reportedly open to trading Kessler, arguably the centerpiece of the Gobert trade. Considering the Jazz won just 17 games last season, it makes sense that they’d be open to dealing anyone, for the right price.

The Athletic's Jovan Buha said in a Monday livestream (31:30 mark) that he's "heard nothing but" the Jazz wanting two first-round picks and a young player for Kessler. The Lakers have only one tradable first-round pick over the next seven years, and that selection can only come in 2031 or 2032, per ESPN's Bobby Marks.

According to ESPN insider Dave McMenamin, the Lakers were connected to talks for Kessler this past week, along with a potential move for Miami Heat wing Andrew Wiggins, though both attempts fell through.