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Los Angeles Lakers News / EssentiallySports / September 14
'No Excuses': Lakers Legend Sends Blunt Warning to Walker Kessler, Quentin Grimes & 6 Others
The roster is ready, and the team has set the stage. Now it is ime for the Los Angeles Lakers to shine. Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves will lead the way.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker / September 12
Lakers are one injury away from having worst defense in the NBA
The Los Angeles Lakers paid a massive price in order to get their hands on Walker Kessler this offseason.
Walker Kessler News / Hoops Wire / September 12
Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again
Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently. The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last season after undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
The 'Most points in a game by NBA team' quiz
How many of the players to score the most points in one game for each NBA team in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 11
Lakers’ Walker Kessler Sees the Game Differently After Lost Season
Last season, Los Angeles Lakers newcomer Walker Kessler missed all but five games of the 2025-26 NBA season for the Utah Jazz due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder.
The 25 greatest NBA Finals performances of all-time
The regular season is important, but NBA legends are made in the playoffs. More specifically, it's the Finals where the all-time greats have built their otherworldly reputations.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 10
Walker Kessler Opens Up About How Much He Missed Basketball While Out Last Season
The Los Angeles Lakers gave up a lot to acquire center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz, but the franchise’s top priority this offseason was finding a center to pair with Luka Doncic and they believe they did just that.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 9
Robert Horry: Walker Kessler Is Key To Lakers’ Success
Without a doubt the biggest addition the Los Angeles Lakers made to their roster this offseason was acquiring center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 7
Collin Sexton: Walker Kessler Will Have Huge Impact Defensively For Lakers
The start of training camp is nearly here for the Los Angeles Lakers as they begin their preparation for the 2026-27 season. L.A. retooled its roster around star Luka Doncic and at the forefront was bringing in a cornerstone center in Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 6
NBA Legend: Walker Kessler Is A Bigger X-Factor For 2026-27 Lakers Than Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves
Robert Horry, the seven-time NBA champion, recently appeared on the Mason and Ireland show, where he spoke about the 2026-27 Lakers. While referring to his previous comments about Walker Kessler, Horry went so far as to say that the former Jazz center could be a bigger swing factor for the Lakers this season than Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 6
Danny Green Likes New Pieces On Lakers’ Roster
When evaluating what the Los Angeles Lakers did this offseason, no one truly knows how these new pieces will come together. However, the foundation is set with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves as their backcourt and Walker Kessler manning the middle.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 4
Collin Sexton Gets Real On Walker Kessler’s Impact For The Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers made a flurry of moves this offseason, turning LeBron James, Marcus Smart, and Rui Hachimura into Quentin Grimes, Collin Sexton, Jaden Hardy, Kevon Looney, and Sandro Mamukelashvili (among others).
The 25 best NBA players to never play in college
Typically, the path to the NBA for most players is to spend at least a season in college to get high-level basketball and important development under their belts.
Los Angeles Lakers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / September 4
Walker Kessler headlines 3 Lakers NBA 2K27 player ratings that will definitely need major update this season
NBA 2K27’s global release means that there is only a little over a month to go before the 2026-27 NBA regular season begins. The latest installment of
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / September 3
Walker Kessler Throws Out First Pitch For Lakers Night At Dodger Stadium
Every season, the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate the Los Angeles Lakers with ‘Lakers Night’ that involves an awesome giveaway for fans in attendance and some players coming in to throw out the first pitch.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Fadeaway World / September 2
Lakers Legend Robert Horry Discusses Not Liking Walker Kessler At First And Quentin Grimes’ 'Nasty' Role
The seven-time NBA champion Robert Horry is among several Lakers supporters looking forward to the upcoming 2026-27 season with a new-look roster. He recently spoke to Lakers Nation at the 26th annual Harold & Carole Pump Foundation and previewed some of the new additions to the roster.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / September 1
Robert Horry Identifies Lakers Newcomer Who Brings Much-Needed Edge
The Los Angeles Lakers have undergone drastic changes this NBA offseason, with the storied franchise looking much different than it did last season after many players came and went through free agency and trades.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / August 30
Former Lakers Champion Believes Walker Kessler Brings One Crucial Element to LA
Heading into the NBA offseason, the Los Angeles Lakers had two major priorities: re-signing Austin Reaves to a long-term contract and bringing in an upgrade at center who would be a good fit to play alongside superstar Luka Doncic for the foreseeable future.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Lakers Nation / August 29
Horace Grant Likes Walker Kessler Addition For Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers completely overhauled their roster from last season to this one, and by far the biggest move in doing that was landing Walker Kessler in free agency.
Los Angeles Lakers News / Hoops Habit / August 29
Walker Kessler will help the Lakers unlock Luka Doncic like never before
The Los Angeles Lakers' polarizing trade for Walker Kessler may help star Luka Dončić in ways never thought possible. Kessler might not be who many Lakers fans were hoping for when the offseason began, but he is clearly expected to be a big part of the Lakers going forward.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / August 26
All-NBA Big Man Stands to Lose $127 Million After Months-Long Contract Standoff: Report
Several premier big men have already secured their futures this offseason. Mitchell Robinson, Al Horford, Walker Kessler and Isaiah Hartenstein all got their deals done, with Kessler signing the biggest AAV around $32.2 million.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / August 22
Report: NBA teams are monitoring Luka Doncic amid Lakers drama
The vultures are officially out amid the latest drama with the Los Angeles Lakers.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 22
How Utah Jazz Plan to Address Center Needs After Walker Kessler Trade
The Utah Jazz's lineup has one clear hole heading into next season: center. It comes after the Jazz made the move to trade Walker Kessler to the Los Angeles Lakers earlier this offseason.
NBA News / Yardbarker / August 6
Luka Doncic is already answering Lakers’ biggest post-LeBron James question
Luka Doncic does not need to prove he can carry the Los Angeles Lakers on the court. Averaging 33.5 points, 8.3 assists and 7.7 rebounds last season handled that rather convincingly.
The 'All-Rookie 1st-Team since 2016-17' quiz
How many members from the NBA First-Team All-Rookie Teams since the 2016-17 season can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Lakers overpay to land center of the future
The Lakers finally got Luka Doncic the premium center he wanted. It didn't come cheap.
NBA News / Yardbarker / July 1
Lakers get their big with massive Utah Jazz trade
Los Angeles has had suspect frontcourt depth since trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks for Luka Doncic, and the major addition shores up the organization's rim protection.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / June 30
Jazz RFA Walker Kessler Meets With Multiple Suitors
Jazz center Walker Kessler has already met with at least two teams at the start of free agency and is headed to another meeting, The Athletic’s Tony Jones reports (Twitter link).
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