Why Lakers went all in on Walker Kessler

18-09-2026 23:00 via sports.yahoo.com

Why Lakers went all in on Walker Kessler

So, who is this guy the Lakers mortgaged their future on?Here’s what we know about Walker Kessler. The 7-foot-2, 245-pound center is considered one of the NBA’s elite rim protectors and rebounders. Luka Dončić made it clear to the Lakers he wanted him as his center. And the Lakers responded by emptying their treasure trove, giving up two unprotected first-round picks and two first-round pick swaps in a sign-and-trade with the Jazz, signing Kessler to a four-y

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