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 |
Luka Dončić is dominating headlines with arguably the greatest start in NBA history. But it’s no secret that Walker Kessler’s blue-collar work in the paint is just as essential to the Lakers’ success this season. Before the Lakers played the Clippers on Oct. 28, coach JJ Redick issued a challenge to Kessler after he fell short of grabbing...
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Los Angeles, - October 23: Guard Austin Reaves #15 high fives teammates guard Luka Doncic #77, guard Quentin Grimes #5 and center Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers after scoring against the LA Clippers in the second half of a NBA basketball game at Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles on Friday, October 23, 2026. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images) | MediaNews Group via Getty Images The Portland Trail Blazers will take on the Los Angeles Laker...
Depth at the center position has been viewed as a need for the Los Angeles Lakers in this early part of the season as the team has struggled to protect the rim or clean the glass when starter Walker Kessler is off the court. But it seems as if there was a possibility the team […]
Since the Lakers acquired Walker Kessler over the summer, most of the conversation regarding his play, and subsequent impact, has been tied to the cost paid to land him. The multiple years and millions of dollars, the draft picks and swaps, each have served as footnotes after every game thus far. While fair given what the Lakers need from him going forward, it has also put increased emphasis on his raw production rather than influence. If you’re into that kind of thing, Kessler’s per-game num...
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One player who has given the Los Angeles Lakers a ton of trouble over the past few seasons has been Sacramento Kings big man Domantas Sabonis. There was some hope that new Lakers center Walker Kessler would put an end to that, but that was not the case during the first three quarters of Wednesday […]
NBASACRAMENTO, CA - NOVEMBER 4: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Sacramento Kings on November 4, 2026 at Golden 1 Center in Sacramento, 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 Rocky Widner/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Im...
The Los Angeles Lakers identified Walker Kessler as the big man they wanted to pair with their dynamic backcourt duo of Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves this offseason and the front office traded a lot of draft capital to bring him in while signing him to a four-year, $130 million contract. So far, the returns […]
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers plays defense on Giannis Antetokounmpo #7 of the Miami Heat on November 2, 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 vi...
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 2: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers drives to the basket during the game against the Miami Heat on November 2, 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...
NBAFantasy basketball Week 3 trends: Yaxel Lendeborg’s rookie breakout, Stephen Curry’s hot start, Victor Wembanyama’s rebound, Walker Kessler’s fit and Jalen Johnson’s slump.
NBAFollowing a tough start to his South Beach stint, Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Miami Heat are on a two-game winning streak. After knocking off the Atlanta Hawks, they pounded the Indiana Pacers by 20 points in their NBA Cup opener. Giannis and the Heat are after their third win in a row against Luka Doncic […] The post Heat’s Giannis Antetokounmpo throws down monster slam dunk over Lakers’ Walker Kessler appeared first on ClutchPoints.
No new addition is more important to the Los Angeles Lakers’ long-term success than center Walker Kessler. The defensive anchor was given a massive four-year contract — as well as two first-round picks and swaps to the Utah Jazz — because of L.A.’s belief in his ability to be a game-changer on the defensive end, […]
Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler praised Luka Doncic’s defensive impact after the guard recorded 45 points, 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in Sunday’s 131-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors. The post Walker Kessler: “Luka doesn’t get enough credit for his defense” appeared first on TalkBasket.net.
LOS ANGELES, CA - NOVEMBER 1: Austin Reaves #15, and Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers high five during the game against the Toronto Raptors on November 1, 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 ...
The Los Angeles Lakers recently made a roster move as they signed center Lawson Lovering to a two-way contract, waiving forward AK Okereke to make room for the big man. The move makes sense as the Lakers are in need of some center depth behind Walker Kessler as veteran Kevon Looney has struggled early in […]
Growing pains are gonna be a part of the process for the new-look Los Angeles Lakers, but blowing a first-half 25-point lead like they did to the Golden State Warriors on Friday night is inexcusable. Luka Doncic came out firing with 21 points in the first quarter and Walker Kessler had a solid defensive outing […]