Claxton is a quality defender and has the makings of a perfect fit for the Lakers' system. The team could benefit exponentially by developing a pick-and-roll pairing with Luka Dončić, and at just 26 years old, he could be the building block for Los Angeles that he never really had the chance to be for the Nets.

The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly made an offer to the Utah Jazz for center Walker Kessler that remains on the table.

For a while now, there has been reported interest — serious interest — in Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler by the Los Angeles Lakers. Going back to the trade deadline and even before that, the Lakers have been connected with Kessler,