Walker Kessler

LOS ANGELES – When the Los Angeles Lakers take the court on Wednesday night for their 2026-27 NBA season opener against the Golden State Warriors, it will be Walker Kessler’s first career game in a Lakers uniform. The sixth-year big man played in the team’s final two preseason games, but now it’s for real. The […] The post JJ Redick eager to unlock Walker Kessler’s ‘All-Star level,’ but there’s a catch appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Three Bold Predictions Lakers make Western Conference finals. History suggests there won’t be a Thunder-Spurs Western Conference finals rematch this season. The same two teams haven’t met in the WCF in consecutive years since the Lakers and Spurs in 1982 and ‘83. The Lakers have the upside for a deep playoff run. Walker Kessler leads...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense on Nikola Jokic #15 of the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Ge...

Both Luka Doncic and the Los Angeles Lakers were adamant about getting an ideal center that would make sense to pair with the superstar guard and the team did that by trading for Walker Kessler this offseason. There is great belief that not only will he anchor the team’s defense, but will also thrive in […]

Kessler sounds ready for the expectations that come with being a Lakers big man

Between injuries and designated rest days, Walker Kessler only played alongside Austin Reaves for two preseason games and appeared next to Luka Dončić for a singular preseason game, all of which occurred last week during the Los Angeles Lakers’ final two preseason contests. Because of that abbreviated run together, Kessler knows more time will be required for all three of them to get on the same page. Whether it be understanding each other’s cadences in pick-and-rolls, what sort of angles Rea...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 16: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers high fives fans before the game against the Denver Nuggets on October 16, 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 Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via...

The Los Angeles Lakers got their first look at Walker Kessler playing alongside Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves in their preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets on Friday night. Kessler scored six points on 2-of-8 shooting from the field while recording six rebounds, four assists, two blocks and one steal. On the defensive side, he […]

The Los Angeles Lakers underwent radical changes this offseason, losing the majority of last year’s playoff rotation and replacing them with new players on long-term contracts. Some of those players are still just scratching the surface as far as their potential in the NBA. Walker Kessler is still only 24-years-old and has his best years […] The post Lakers player who will shock NBA world with breakout 2026-27 season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Walker Kessler said facing Nikola Jokic in the Los Angeles Lakers’ preseason game against the Denver Nuggets helped him prepare for the regular season, describing the matchup as a valuable test against one of the NBA’s best players. “It knocked off a lot of rust,” Kessler said during his postgame press conference on Saturday, October […] The post Walker Kessler reflects on guarding Nikola Jokic appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Lakers guard Austin Reaves opens up on guiding young teammates through pressure and his partnership alongside Walker Kessler.

The Los Angeles Lakers invested a ton of money and assets into Walker Kessler this offseason with hopes of him being their franchise center. They believe he will be even better playing alongside two dynamic playmakers in Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves than he was with the Utah Jazz. Kessler has showcased promising two-way play […]

The Lakers' big three of Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler only played one half together in five preseason games, giving many others opportunities.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick believes Walker Kessler is ready to embrace the pressure that comes with playing center for one of the NBA’s most scrutinized franchises. Speaking after the Lakers’ 121-106 preseason loss to the Denver Nuggets on Saturday, October 16, Redick discussed the expectations facing Kessler following his arrival in Los […] The post JJ Redick addresses pressure on Walker Kessler with Lakers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking at a new era of basketball led by Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, and Walker Kessler. With their Big Three and with so many new complementary pieces in the fold, it’ll be interesting to see how this new comes together. On a recent episode of ESPN’s NBA Today, former player […] The post Why Kendrick Perkins believes Lakers will have the best offense in the NBA in 2026-27 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Tonight’s Lakers game was the only time this preseason that Walker Kessler, Austin Reaves, and Luka Dončić played together. The result was mixed, with more questions than answers regarding the starting lineup and optimal rotations. Pregame, JJ Redick discussed the process regarding finding the best lineups. “I think you’re looking for balance in lineups, and you’re looking for players that complement and fit each other,” Redick said pregame. “He’s [Grimes] going to start a lot of games for us...

Los Angeles Lakers star Ziaire Williams has shared his view on new teammate Walker Kessler. There is a host of new faces on the LA...

Deandre Ayton would have been a better backup for Walker Kessler than Kevon Looney, but the Lakers got an offer they couldn't pass up.

Kessler believes missing most of 2025-26 could make him a better basketball player

Kessler’s offensive impact was sizable Tuesday night