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‘Makes a Lot More Sense Now,’ ‘Lowkey Disrespected by the Jazz’ — NBA World Reacts As Insider Offers Major Insight Into Walker Kessler’s Lakers Move

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The Los Angeles Lakers made what many considered one of the offseason’s gutsiest moves with their all-in sign-and-trade deal for Walker Kessler. While LA paid a premium for the starting center upgrade, according to NBA insider Marc Stein, Kessler’s determination to leave Utah also played a key role in the Jazz selling high on the 25-year-old.