Earlier today, alliance sources said Kessler and Markkanen were expected to be included in the deal discussion by the Jazz.

Lakers reporter Daniel Starkand added: "I don't know if Ma Wei's offer plus the high protection in 2027 is enough to get Kessler, but this call is definitely something that the Lakers have to play."

Before the deadline in February this year, the Lakers and the Hornets once reached a deal of "Kenecter + Reddish + 2031 unprotected first round + 2030 first round swap rights to get Mark Williams", but in the end, the Lakers decided that Ma Wei failed the physical examination.