Lakers Land Kessler in Bold Trade | Los Angeles Lakers News

The Lakers just pulled off a blockbuster sign-and-trade, bringing in 24-year-old rim protector Walker Kessler from the Jazz for a massive haul of future draft assets. Kessler, who’s averaging nearly 10 points, 9 rebounds, and 2.5 blocks, is poised to anchor the Lakers’ future alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. The team’s president called him the perfect fit for their new era — a high-character, basketball-savvy big who can defend, rebound, and even score. Despite surrendering valuable picks, the Lakers believe Kessler’s youth, defensive dominance, and offensive upside make this trade a cornerstone of their long-term rebuild. 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/1371eb245c7bce8a