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Kessler Trade: Jazz, Lakers, and Future Moves | Salt Lake City News
The Utah Jazz shipped Walker Kessler to the Lakers in a blockbuster deal that reshaped both teams’ futures. The Lakers, desperate for a defensive anchor to pair with Luka Dončić, paid a premium for Kessler — a move that also brought in Collin Sexton and Quentin Grimes to bolster their playoff push. Utah, meanwhile, walked away with a massive trade exception worth $15.2M and two unprotected first-round picks, freeing up cap space and future assets while stripping the Lakers of draft capital. For Kessler, it’s a dream move: four guaranteed years with a superstar, a chance to win, and alignment…
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