Lakers Eye Trades for Kessler and Trae Young

The Los Angeles Lakers are actively seeking to improve their roster before the NBA trade deadline, with interest in Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler and Atlanta Hawks guard Trae Young. Despite their interest, the Lakers face challenges in trade negotiations due to limited assets and high asking prices. The Jazz are not inclined to trade Kessler for D'Angelo Russell and draft picks, while trading popular guard Austin Reaves, who is a fan favorite and key player, would be a significant decision. Meanwhile, acquiring Trae Young could involve trading promising rookie Dalton Knecht. The Lakers' ambition to bolster their team contends with the need to manage future assets and team chemistry, amidst a competitive Western Conference and the looming retirement of LeBron James.