Lakers Pay Premium for Kessler | Atlanta Hawks News

Lakers pull off a blockbuster trade, landing Walker Kessler in a deal that includes unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 plus future swaps, while paying him a massive four-year, $130 million contract. Meanwhile, Atlanta wisely sticks with their current center rotation, re-signing Jock Landale on a one-year deal — a savvy move that avoids overpaying and preserves roster flexibility, especially after they already have Okongwu and Veesaar. The Lakers, desperate for a rim protector since trading for Luka Doncic, paid a steep price to get Kessler — but it’s a necessary gamble to compete. 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/d3ab6c84396a59f3