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Kessler’s Big Move and the Lakers’ Risk | Utah Jazz News

The Lakers just dropped a blockbuster trade, acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz in a deal that sent two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round swaps, plus a massive four-year, $130M contract. While Kessler’s talent is undeniable, his deal is projected to be a steep value loss — minus $9.3M according to Steph Noh’s salary model. Tensions with Utah over his extension last year left him with a chip on his shoulder, and now he’s got every reason to prove doubters wrong. But even if he dominates, the Lakers’ roster still has big question marks — and Utah might’ve made the smarter…

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