Lakers land Walker Kessler in sign-and-trade, Jazz collect two future first-round picks

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NBA Free Agency 2026 is underway as the Lakers acquire Walker Kessler from the Jazz in a sign-and-trade that nets Utah two future first-round picks, part of Sports Illustrated's live coverage of a day full of big moves and rumors across the league.
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