# Jazz Trade Kessler for Future Picks | Salt Lake City News

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Podcast: [Salt Lake City News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!](https://stenobird.com/podcast/salt-lake-city-news-today-2-min-news-the-daily-news-now-7652320)
Published: 2026-07-01T17:24:40+00:00
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The Utah Jazz shock the NBA by trading defensive stalwart Walker Kessler to the Lakers for future draft assets, ending a contract stalemate and securing a massive 130M four-year deal for Kessler with a player option. While the Jazz gain valuable picks and flexibility, they now face a critical void at center and must rebuild their rim protection quickly. The move’s success hinges on whether the Lakers’ future picks pan out and if Kessler delivers as expected — a bold gamble that could pay off or leave the Jazz scrambling. Listen in comfort: Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN: advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting. Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai. View sources & latest updates: https://sources.thednn.ai/e251aeb188b8ae01

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