Walker Kessler Joins Lakers for $130M | SEC Basketball News

Walker Kessler, the defensive powerhouse who turned heads at Auburn, is officially headed to the Lakers on a massive four-year, $130 million contract after Utah sent him to LA in a blockbuster trade for future draft assets. Once a bench player at North Carolina, Kessler exploded at Auburn, setting a single-season blocks record and earning top honors for his rim protection. Now, he joins a Lakers squad hungry for a resurgence, bringing elite defensive presence and elite upside — and the team’s willingness to invest heavily proves how vital he is to their future. 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/c682b03512412e5f