Luka Doncic Gets His 'A-List' Center — Lakers Land Walker Kessler
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers traded several future draft picks to get center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. Kessler will sign a four-year deal and is expected to be a key player for the Lakers as they build a team around star Luka Doncic. The Lakers also signed several other players to multi-year contracts.Key Facts
- Luka Doncic asked the Lakers to get an "A-list" center to help the team compete for an NBA championship.
- The Lakers acquired Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a sign-and-trade deal.
- The Lakers gave up unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 plus swap rights in 2028 and 2030 to get Kessler.
- Kessler plans to sign a four-year, $130 million contract to stay with the Lakers until 2030.
- Kessler is 7-foot-2 and known as one of the NBA's best rim protectors and rebounders.
- The Lakers also signed Sandro Mamukelashvili, Quinten Grimes, and Collin Sexton to multi-year contracts.
- Deandre Ayton is expected to stay with the Lakers by opting into his contract.
- The Lakers are building a new team core around Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Kessler after LeBron James left.
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