Jazz's controversial Walker Kessler decision may come back to haunt them

If Kessler's improvement is here to stay, the Jazz better be prepared for some competitive offers this summer.

Los Angeles Clippers v Utah Jazz | Chris Gardner/GettyImagesThe Utah Jazz made the bold but team-friendly decision to wait until next summer to extend Walker Kessler. They will have the edge in free agency because he's restricted, but with the progress Kessler has shown to start this season, the Jazz may have to pay more. Especially because the Lakers will be right there and may pay up for him.

The Lakers have been linked to Kessler in the past (though thankfully not recently), but NBA Insider Jake Fischer revealed that the Lakers will be on the prowl for a center this season while…