Lakers land Kessler in blockbuster swap as summer of signings goes into overdrive
The Los Angeles Lakers pulled off a blockbuster, acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz for two unprotected first-round picks (2031, 2033) and two first-round pick swaps (2028, 2030) and signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract. In a rapid wave of moves, they also added Quentin Grimes, Sandro Mamukelashvili, and Collin Sexton and re-signed Austin Reaves, signaling a win-now rebuild around Luka Doncic as they reshape the roster this summer.