Kessler to LA

[DanishLakerFan]

Simple trade:
Utah get: Jalen Hood-Schifino, Maxwell Lewis + Jaxon Hayes + removal of protection of LA's 2026 pick + future 2nd rounder
Why? They're likely rebuilding, so they take a flier on recent 1st rounder in Jalen Hood-Schifino, a sophomore wing in Lewis, improve odds in 2026, get future 2nd rounder and they use Hayes in rotation for now or waive him. Giving up Kessler sucks but he seems to be on the way out.

Lakers get: Walker Kessler
Why? Kinda risky given AD's injury history and Lebron's age, but LA need a legit backup big they can count on and get it without giving up assets they're using right now and they save 5M which would allow them to use (part of) tax-MLE.

Thoughts?

[JRoy]

Pretty sure UTA will want a better return.

[babyjax13]

JHS doesn't make sense for us, don't need more guards. Lewis and the protections adjusted is some incentive, but we may prefer a pick and I think someone will offer one.

[DanishLakerFan]

JHS doesn't make sense for us, don't need more guards. Lewis and the protections adjusted is some incentive, but we may prefer a pick and I think someone will offer one.

Its risky for sure. For both teams. JHS could be a scrub and LA could play well. OTOH JHS was rated in the 8-15-range by many and clearly has potential and LA could easily be a lottery team next season if things go south.

So what would it take?

[zimpy27]

I think Lakers value JHS more than other teams, doesn't make sense to trade him unless other teams noticed his g league numbers and are intrigued.

[babyjax13]

JHS doesn't make sense for us, don't need more guards. Lewis and the protections adjusted is some incentive, but we may prefer a pick and I think someone will offer one.

Its risky for sure. For both teams. JHS could be a scrub and LA could play well. OTOH JHS was rated in the 8-15-range by many and clearly has potential and LA could easily be a lottery team next season if things go south.

So what would it take?

I'm not sure that LA has an appealing package. They are in a weird place where IMO it is easy to offer way less or way more than he is worth, but not something just right (e.g., a first with sliding protections). I wouldn't be mad about the OP, it is probably as close as they come, but one of the major assets would be our third young point guard on the roster and hed be behind George/Collier/Sexton/Clarkson and possibly Sensabaugh, too, overall.

[zimpy27]

JHS doesn't make sense for us, don't need more guards. Lewis and the protections adjusted is some incentive, but we may prefer a pick and I think someone will offer one.

Its risky for sure. For both teams. JHS could be a scrub and LA could play well. OTOH JHS was rated in the 8-15-range by many and clearly has potential and LA could easily be a lottery team next season if things go south.

So what would it take?

I'm not sure that LA has an appealing package. They are in a weird place where IMO it is easy to offer way less or way more than he is worth, but not something just right (e.g., a first with sliding protections). I wouldn't be mad about the OP, it is probably as close as they come, but one of the major assets would be our third young point guard on the roster and hed be behind George/Collier/Sexton/Clarkson and possibly Sensabaugh, too, overall.

What about for Knecht?

[babyjax13]

Its risky for sure. For both teams. JHS could be a scrub and LA could play well. OTOH JHS was rated in the 8-15-range by many and clearly has potential and LA could easily be a lottery team next season if things go south.

So what would it take?

I'm not sure that LA has an appealing package. They are in a weird place where IMO it is easy to offer way less or way more than he is worth, but not something just right (e.g., a first with sliding protections). I wouldn't be mad about the OP, it is probably as close as they come, but one of the major assets would be our third young point guard on the roster and hed be behind George/Collier/Sexton/Clarkson and possibly Sensabaugh, too, overall.

What about for Knecht?

Absolutely not. He's a terrible fit because he can't defend, he is older than Kessler, and I think he was really overrated pre draft which is why he slid to 17.

[zimpy27]

I'm not sure that LA has an appealing package. They are in a weird place where IMO it is easy to offer way less or way more than he is worth, but not something just right (e.g., a first with sliding protections). I wouldn't be mad about the OP, it is probably as close as they come, but one of the major assets would be our third young point guard on the roster and hed be behind George/Collier/Sexton/Clarkson and possibly Sensabaugh, too, overall.

What about for Knecht?

Absolutely not. He's a terrible fit because he can't defend, he is older than Kessler, and I think he was really overrated pre draft which is why he slid to 17.

Knecht and removing 2027 FRP protection?

[babyjax13]

What about for Knecht?

Absolutely not. He's a terrible fit because he can't defend, he is older than Kessler, and I think he was really overrated pre draft which is why he slid to 17.

Knecht and removing 2027 FRP protection?

We'd probably have to do that, but I'd look for a third team for Knecht because we'd never win a game again starting he, George, and Filipowski together. I really think he's going to get played off the court on a regular basis because he's too slow.

[DanishLakerFan]

What about for Knecht?

Absolutely not. He's a terrible fit because he can't defend, he is older than Kessler, and I think he was really overrated pre draft which is why he slid to 17.

Knecht and removing 2027 FRP protection?

I wouldn't do that. Knecht is going to be able to help right away with his skill-set.

[DanishLakerFan]

JHS doesn't make sense for us, don't need more guards. Lewis and the protections adjusted is some incentive, but we may prefer a pick and I think someone will offer one.

Its risky for sure. For both teams. JHS could be a scrub and LA could play well. OTOH JHS was rated in the 8-15-range by many and clearly has potential and LA could easily be a lottery team next season if things go south.

So what would it take?

I'm not sure that LA has an appealing package. They are in a weird place where IMO it is easy to offer way less or way more than he is worth, but not something just right (e.g., a first with sliding protections). I wouldn't be mad about the OP, it is probably as close as they come, but one of the major assets would be our third young point guard on the roster and hed be behind George/Collier/Sexton/Clarkson and possibly Sensabaugh, too, overall.

For sure. Tbh i'm not sure exactly what Utah's plans are at this point. If they're rebuilding (which i assume is the case) i think you'd try to flip guys such as Sexton and Clarkson.

[kobe_vs_jordan]

JHS doesn't make sense for us, don't need more guards. Lewis and the protections adjusted is some incentive, but we may prefer a pick and I think someone will offer one.

Lewis looks like he on his way to china after his summer lg. JHS g league stats gives some hope for him.

[kobe_vs_jordan]

Absolutely not. He's a terrible fit because he can't defend, he is older than Kessler, and I think he was really overrated pre draft which is why he slid to 17.

Knecht and removing 2027 FRP protection?

We'd probably have to do that, but I'd look for a third team for Knecht because we'd never win a game again starting he, George, and Filipowski together. I really think he's going to get played off the court on a regular basis because he's too slow.

Bigger more athletic Kennard and Grayson Allen type. Think they his defensive floor in the league.

[bgrep14]

What about for Knecht?

Absolutely not. He's a terrible fit because he can't defend, he is older than Kessler, and I think he was really overrated pre draft which is why he slid to 17.

Knecht and removing 2027 FRP protection?

What about adding Cleveland and then sending Collins and Knecht to Cleveland for Lavert, Jerome, and Niang to Utah?

[Karmaloop]

Not a chance the Lakers unprotect their pick for Walker Kessler.

[babyjax13]

Absolutely not. He's a terrible fit because he can't defend, he is older than Kessler, and I think he was really overrated pre draft which is why he slid to 17.

Knecht and removing 2027 FRP protection?

What about adding Cleveland and then sending Collins and Knecht to Cleveland for Lavert, Jerome, and Niang to Utah?

That's just a bunch of older roleplayers. I don't think we'll use Kessler to dump Collins.

[babyjax13]

JHS doesn't make sense for us, don't need more guards. Lewis and the protections adjusted is some incentive, but we may prefer a pick and I think someone will offer one.

Lewis looks like he on his way to china after his summer lg. JHS g league stats gives some hope for him.

I liked him in the draft, we just don't need any more guards.

[NYG]

Knecht for Kessler

Sign Tyus

Trade for Ingram

[Karmaloop]

Knecht and removing 2027 FRP protection?

If we're being honest, I don't think the Lakers do Knecht straight up for Kessler. Unprotecting the pick is off the table IMO.