2027
| Season | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | LAL | 12 | 14.9 | 10.8 | 1.7 |
| 2026 | UTAH | 5 | 14.4 | 10.8 | 3 |
| 2025 | UTAH | 58 | 11.1 | 12.2 | 1.7 |
| 2024 | UTAH | 64 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| 2023 | UTAH | 74 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 0.9 |
NBADefense has been an issue in recent seasons for the Lakers, who are counting on Walker Kessler to transform them on that end of the court, writes Law Murray of The Athletic. L.A. made a heavy investment in the 7’2″ center this summer, sending a package of future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade […]
Walker Kessler had multiple ways to view an unfortunate situation. After suffering a season-ending left shoulder injury last October, the then 24-year-old center for the Utah Jazz could’ve felt robbed. He could’ve felt angry. He could’ve felt worried about his future. Instead, he chose to tell himself a different story. “It was tough, but I...
Walker Kessler is closing in on making his preseason debut with the Lakers after he was a full participant in practice Sunday.
It remains to be seen whether Walker Kessler (jammed finger) will make his preseason debut for the Lakers on Tuesday. “I would say we’re not committed to that,” Lakers coach JJ Redick said at Lakers practice on Saturday. The Lakers’ new franchise center has missed all three exhibition games after jamming his finger against the...
NBALOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 8: Walker Kessler #14 and Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers look on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on October 8, 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 Imag...
The Los Angeles Lakers have played three of their five preseason games, but new acquisitions Walker Kessler and Collin Sexton have yet to see the floor. Lakers head coach JJ Redick has continued to express that Kessler (finger) and Sexton (lower leg) are dealing with minor injuries, but he was noncommittal about them being in […]
It’s actually a perplexing question. Who is the Lakers’ biggest X-factor outside of their Big 3? There are nine new players. We know Luka Dončić is an offensive wizard who’s a top-four NBA player. We know Austin Reaves is a borderline All-Star. We know Walker Kessler is an elite rebounder and rim protector who’s ready to...
Kessler is yet to suit up, but that should change soon.
On Thursday night, the Los Angeles Lakers played their third preseason game — with Austin Reaves making his debut for the team in exhibition season. One notable absence from the Lakers lineup is Walker Kessler, their big-money signing this offseason, as he remained on the sidelines with a finger injury. It’s getting to a point […] The post Lakers’ JJ Redick eases concerns about Walker Kessler’s preseason finger injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Celtics Devin Carter looked like a guy trying to remind people why he was a lottery pick. Carter, the No. 14 overall pick in 2024, scored 17 points with five rebounds, three assists and two steals in Boston’s 124-113 preseason win over the Cavaliers on Thursday. As Noa Dalzell of CelticsBlog noted, Carter is fighting […] The post NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler appeared first on Hoops Wire.
Wes Goldberg and Mike Shearer identify the NBA's biggest identity-changing offseason additions, from LeBron James in Philadelphia to Walker Kessler with the Lakers, and explain how these players could transform their new teams' systems and styles. Timestamps 00:00 Ivica Zubac 9:22 Isaiah Joe 14:54 Lu Dort 20:21 Ja Morant 26:02 Walker Kessler 33:27 Rockets Coaching Staff 38:37 LeBron James 42:33 Cameron Boozer 46:33 LaMelo Ball 51:08 Kawhi Leonard 54:02 Lightning Round Subscribe to RealGM Radi...
NBAFantasy basketball center rankings for 2026-27 with draft strategy, plus sleepers like Nic Claxton, breakouts like Walker Kessler and fades such as Joel Embiid and Bam Adebayo.
A Jazz team hoping to make a leap up the Western Conference standings will be without their starting center for at least a month.
The Los Angeles Lakers roster is going to look a whole lot different this coming season. Out went LeBron James, which means that Luka Doncic is officially stepping up as the leader of the NBA’s most popular team. Rui Hachimura, Deandre Ayton, Jaxson Hayes, Luke Kennard, and Marcus Smart all departed, too. Meanwhile, Walker Kessler […] The post Bronny James trade odds after intriguing Lakers rumor emerges appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Lakers superstar guard among key players sidelined for preseason game against Warriors.
NBANBA insider reveals the current status for several key players ahead of Lakers-Warriors matchup.
Luka Doncic led the Los Angeles Lakers to a 103-100 preseason victory over the Sacramento Kings on Monday at Golden 1 Center. Doncic started alongside Quentin Grimes, Matisse Thybulle, Ziaire Williams and Kevon Looney and played 16 minutes. He finished with 21 points, three rebounds and three assists while shooting 5-of-12 from the field and […] The post Luka Doncic leads Lakers to preseason win over Kings appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
Which Lakers aren’t playing in the team’s preseason opener against the Kings?
EL SEGUNDO, CA - SEPTEMBER 28: Collin Sexton #10 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to the media during NBA Media Day on September 28, 2026 at UCLA Health Training Center in El Segundo, 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 Getty ...
NBAAfter six long months of anticipation for Jazz basketball, fans finally caught a glimpse of in-game action on Sunday night when the Jazz faced off against the Denver Nuggets in their first of four preseason games this season. After the selection of Darryn Peterson in the NBA Draft, the trade of Walker Kessler, and a couple of miscellaneous additions here and there, one of the biggest questions fans have had about this Jazz roster has been, “who will the starting five be opening night?” Will H...