Lakers Bet Big on Kessler | Los Angeles Lakers News

The Lakers just pulled off a blockbuster deal, trading two first-round picks and swaps to land Walker Kessler for $130M over four years — a move designed to fix their defense with a rim-protecting force who could elevate Luka Doncic. Former player Horace Grant backs the move, praising Kessler’s toughness and all-around game. While some question the cost, the Lakers are betting big on his defensive impact. Meanwhile, they pursued Jonathan Kuminga but he signed with Minnesota for a cheaper, two-year deal, opting for their projected defensive strength instead. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/936d1645d9f6583c