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Lakers Offer Hachimura for John Collins; Pursuit of Walker Kessler Continues

New owner Mark Walter's arrival has bolstered the Lakers' pursuit of frontcourt upgrades.

Overview

  • The Lakers have proposed sending Rui Hachimura to the Utah Jazz in a trade package aimed at landing forward John Collins.
  • Los Angeles remains in active discussions with Utah regarding acquiring center Walker Kessler despite a steep asking price in draft capital.
  • Under Mark Walter's new ownership, the front office plans to secure a starting-quality center through trade and use its taxpayer midlevel exception on a backup big.
  • Guard Luka Dončić is poised to sign a contract extension this summer, with a three-year, $165 million deal including a player option as the leading scenario.
  • These moves underscore the Lakers' efforts to shore up their frontcourt after a first-round playoff exit last season.