Lakers Land Kessler in Big Defense Upgrade | NBA News

Lakers just pulled off a blockbuster trade, landing rim-protecting force Walker Kessler from the Jazz in a deal that sends unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 plus future pick swaps. Kessler, a shot-blocking machine averaging over 10 rebounds and nearly 2 blocks per game before his shoulder injury, is set to sign a four-year, $130M deal — and he’s already showing he can shoot from deep. This move instantly upgrades LA’s defense and signals a serious rebuild in motion. 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/c34b59158a0b48b8