What happened: Walker Kessler is reportedly at odds with the Utah Jazz front office, according to a report surfaced by Yahoo NBA. The Lakers are again named among the teams interested in acquiring the center, the latest in a string of links between the two sides.

Why it matters: A souring relationship between Kessler and Utah's front office could accelerate a move that has been rumored for weeks. For the Lakers, who have been pursuing Kessler amid a growing standoff with the Jazz, renewed friction in Salt Lake City may improve their leverage in any deal.

What to watch: Watch whether Utah signals a willingness to move Kessler this offseason and what package the Lakers would assemble to land him.