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Lakers Trade for Walker Kessler

Updated 2026-07-01 15:55 UTC 1 source Neutral

The Los Angeles Lakers are acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a trade that includes two first-round picks and swaps. The deal is seen as a significant move to bolster the team's roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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Sources: Lakers trade 2 first-rounders for Kessler...

The Lakers are acquiring Walker Kessler from the Jazz for unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 and first-round swaps in 2028 and 2030, sources told ESPN.

2026-07-01 16:47 UTC