Lakers trade for Walker Kessler and sign three free agents

Lakers trade for Walker Kessler and sign three free agents

The Los Angeles Lakers acquired center Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz in a trade that included unprotected first-round picks, NBA. com reported. The deal sent the 2031 and 2033 selections to Utah in exchange for the 24-year-old shot-blocker. Kessler was expected to sign a four-year contract with the Lakers.

Following the trade, the Lakers completed a series of free-agent moves, NBC Sports said. They signed Kessler to the four-year deal and added guards Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton along with forward Sandro Mamukelashvili. The additions bolstered the roster ahead of the upcoming season.

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Lakers acquire center Walker Kessler from Utah and add multiple free-agent signings
Lakers acquire center Walker Kessler from Utah and add multiple free-agent signings

NBC Sports • 01 Jul 16:59

Los Angeles traded for 24-year-old center Walker Kessler, signing him to a four-year deal, and subsequently signed guards Quentin Grimes and Collin Sexton along with forward Sandro Mamukelashvili.

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Lakers acquire center Walker Kessler from Jazz in exchange for future first-round picks
Lakers acquire center Walker Kessler from Jazz in exchange for future first-round picks

NBA.com • 01 Jul 15:51

Los Angeles obtained shot-blocking center Walker Kessler from Utah in a trade that includes unprotected first-round selections in 2031 and 2033, with the player expected to sign a four-year contract.

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