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Walker Kessler Signs Four-Year Deal with Lakers in Sign-and-Trade with Utah Jazz
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First reported by N12 · 23 minutes ago
What happened
The Los Angeles Lakers signed center Walker Kessler to a four-year, $130 million contract in a sign-and-trade deal with the Utah Jazz, who received multiple first-round draft picks in return. Kessler, a strong defensive player recovering from a shoulder injury, averaged 14.4 points and 10.8 rebounds last season with Utah.
- 01Walker Kessler signed a four-year, $130 million contract with the Los Angeles Lakers.
- 02The deal was a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz, who received two first-round picks and two pick swaps.
- 03Utah intended to match offers but accepted the draft picks to release Kessler.
- 04Kessler missed most of the previous season due to a shoulder injury.
- 05In 2025-26, Kessler averaged 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, and 3 assists per game.
- 06He shot over 70% from the field and free-throw line in his fourth NBA season, all with Utah.
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