Walker Kessler

When Walker Kessler was acquired by the Los Angeles Lakers this offseason, the belief was that his offensive role would be strictly as a finisher at the rim off the looks created by Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. And while that has been the case, recently Kessler has shown off some passing skills with at […]

Walker Kessler admitted the Lakers were feeling the effects of a demanding road trip after their 123-112 win over Milwaukee extended their winning streak to seven games. The post Walker Kessler on Lakers’ road trip, fatigue and seven-game streak appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers’ Walker Kessler grabbed his 2,000th rebound against the Bucks on Wednesday, becoming the 11th-fastest player in NBA history to reach 2,000-plus points, 2,000-plus rebounds and 500-plus blocks. Kessler is the third-fastest active player to reach that line, trailing only Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Davis. Los Angeles Lakers’ Walker Kessler dunks during an NBA...

The Los Angeles Lakers are one of the hottest teams in the league right now, bringing a six-game win streak with them as they visit the Milwaukee Bucks on Wednesday. And the team might be a little bit closer to full strength. Veteran guard Quentin Grimes was listed as questionable on the Lakers’ injury report […] The post Quentin Grimes’ status change on Lakers’ injury report for Bucks clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The 2028 Summer Olympics aren’t that far away, which means USA Men’s Basketball Committee will need to put together the right roster to win a gold medal. And with so many older players on the 2024 squad, there could be a lot of new faces on the 2028 team and potentially a member of the […]

Robert Horry wants Walker Kessler to learn some post moves.

The Los Angeles Lakers held off the Atlanta Hawks on Monday night to extend their winning streak to a season-best six games and remain undefeated in the month of November. Luka Doncic led the way with 32 points, eight rebounds, 10 assists, five steals and two blocked shots. He was supported by Walker Kessler, who […]

Walker Kessler crowned Luka Doncic the NBA's best player after the Lakers superstar accomplished a historic feat neither Magic Johnson nor Kareem Abdul-Jabbar achieved twice.

Walker Kessler believes Luka Doncic is the NBA’s best player and expects him to win MVP after the Los Angeles Lakers defeated the Atlanta Hawks 124-114 on Monday. The post Walker Kessler backs Luka Doncic for NBA MVP appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

With the Los Angeles Lakers being on the second night of a back-to-back, they decided to sit out Austin Reaves — with Luka Doncic coming back from a one-game absence. This left a secondary playmaking void for the Lakers, which Collin Sexton gladly filled. He finished with 18 points and six assists in a 124-114 […] The post Lakers big Walker Kessler’s take on Collin Sexton team-up will hit Jazz fans in the feels appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Los Angeles Lakers brought in Walker Kessler to be the big body in the middle who can finish at the rim, crash the glass and protect the rim on defense. And so far, he is doing just that. With no Luka Doncic, the Lakers needed everyone at their best to come away with a […]

DETROIT, MI - NOVEMBER 8: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers grabs the rebound during the game against the Detroit Pistons on November 8, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Get...

While the Los Angeles Lakers are off to an impressive 9-2 start, there are still flaws regarding their roster construction. Specifically, the team has been looking for a starting-caliber power forward and a reliable backup center for Walker Kessler. Unfortunately, trade season does not typically kick off until mid-December when a lot of players become […]

Walker Kessler recorded 12 points and 16 rebounds in the Los Angeles Lakers’ 121-116 win over Detroit on Sunday, while explaining how he is growing into a bigger playmaking role. The post Walker Kessler: ‘Time, reps’ behind Lakers’ progress appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Walker Kessler explained what he sees about Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic when they have 40-point games following the Los Angeles Lakers’ win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. Kessler is going through his first year with the Lakers following a stint with the Utah Jazz. He shines as one of the best centers […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler weighs in on Austin Reaves vs. Luka Doncic 40-balls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Luka Doncic's historically great start to the season has been slowed for Sunday as he was ruled out against the Pistons due to lower back tightness.

Luka Doncic scored 53 points Friday, but the Lakers would probably prefer that he not need 53 every night. That’s where Walker Kessler becomes increasingly important. The Lakers paid two first-round picks to acquire a center who could finish around the basket, rebound and protect the rim. Ten games into an 8-2 start, they’re getting […] The post Lakers’ Walker Kessler giving Luka Doncic help that fits appeared first on Hoops Wire.

Luka Doncic poured in a season-high 53 points in Friday's 124-118 win over the Blazers, raising his scoring average through 10 games to 40.1.

LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 6: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers during the 2026 Emirates NBA Cup on November 6, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by A...

After an offseason in which the Los Angeles Lakers turned over nearly their entire roster, fans weren’t sure what to expect this season. Their big offseason acquisition was Walker Kessler, who had missed nearly all of last season with the Utah Jazz. So far though, everything has worked out extremely well as Kessler is fitting […]