Lakers pursued Mitchell Robinson if Walker Kessler was unavailable

The Los Angeles Lakers aimed to improve their center position this summer. They signed Walker Kessler in a deal with the Utah Jazz and traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. Reports indicate that if Kessler had not been acquired, the Lakers would have considered Mitchell Robinson, who has signed with the Boston Celtics. Robinson averaged 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds last season.

• 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Sources: Mitchell Robinson was Lakers' backup plan at center