Anji Lions speaks! Kessler trades deadlock, Lakers may be scared away

The 2025 NBA Finals are in full swing, and the offseason transfer market is also undercurrent. The most popular thing this summer is the news about the Los Angeles Lakers. It has been a public secret that they are eager to strengthen their No. 5 position strength this summer.

Previously, there was news that the Lakers were interested in getting Jazz center Kessler. From the perspective of technical characteristics, Kessler is indeed one of the most suitable No. 5 players on the Lakers. He can not only protect the rim on the defensive end, but more importantly, he can finish the end on the offensive end. Kessler, Doncic and James can both achieve good results.

Now, the Jazz have expressed their attitude. This summer, there are no non-sale products on this team. However, the Lakers may have to pay a price to get Kessler.

Sources stated: "Every player in this league can be traded, and there are few non-sale items. But for Kessler and the Jazz, their overall problem is that the asking price is too high."

TA's Lakers and team reporter Jovan Buha recently talked about the situation of Kessler's trade. "I have reported before that the Lakers are interested in Kessler. What they got from the Jazz was the starting price, but they failed to get the final offer. The Jazz gave The starting price is 2 first round picks and more. Do you remember that the Lakers once used Kneckett + first round assets to get Marvel at the trading deadline? My idea is that they must have quoted Kessler to the Jazz with this framework first, and the Jazz should have refused. I think the Jazz will use the price they think is suitable for Kessler, but I think that price will be very high, and the Lakers don't have so many assets."

In addition to Kessler, the Lakers are also paying attention to other inside players. Clarkston of the Nets is one of them, and Clarkston's athletic ability and bulletproof replacement are also what the Lakers need. The Lakers are still in the quotation stage, and there is still some distance before the transaction is reached.

(text/mango)