Lakers Linked to 3 Centers as Walker Kessler Backup: Report
Summary
The Los Angeles Lakers are making moves to strengthen their basketball team this offseason, especially focusing on the center position. They traded for Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz and are considering three veteran players—Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney, and Jonas Valanciunas—as backups to Kessler.Key Facts
- The Lakers traded multiple future draft picks to get center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
- Kessler is expected to sign a four-year, $130 million contract and be the Lakers’ starting center.
- The Lakers traded their former starting center Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards.
- They received guard Jaden Hardy and several draft picks in exchange for Ayton.
- The Lakers are considering Andre Drummond, Kevon Looney, and Jonas Valanciunas as backup centers.
- All three potential backup centers are experienced players with several NBA seasons behind them.
- The Lakers hope this mix of veterans and new players will improve their chances in the Western Conference.
- Austin Reaves was signed by the Lakers to a four-year, maximum contract during the offseason.
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