Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers are looking to add to their win column as they visit the Golden State Warriors on Friday, but they will still be a little short-handed. Forward Ziaire Williams, who missed the Lakers’ win against the LA Clippers on Wednesday, was downgraded to out on the injury report for the game against […] The post Ziaire Williams downgraded on Lakers’ injury report for Warriors clash appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Based on how Walker Kessler has been playing, the Los Angeles Lakers may have made the smartest move of the offseason.

The Lakers' 3-0 start masked glaring defensive flaws. After allowing 136 points to Portland, can Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler overcome LA's biggest weakness?

On the heels of Tuesday’s 136-129 loss to Portland, the Lakers acknowledged that they need to be better defensively, writes Thuc Nhi Nguyen of The Los Angeles Times. Starting center Walker Kessler, who took responsibility for the team’s struggles on that end of the floor (Twitter video link via Khobi Price of The California Post), […]

JJ Redick brings up Dwight Howard when explaining what the Lakers need from Walker Kessler on the glass.

The Lakers have agreed to a two-way deal with center Lawson Lovering, Michael Scotto of Hoops Hype reports. In a related move, they have waived AK Okereke to make room for the 7-foot Lovering (Twitter links). Lovering was waived by the Grizzlies in late September after signing a training camp deal. The 23-year-old center played […]

The Lakers have been in desperate need of another big man behind starter Walker Kessler, and the start of the season only reiterated this.

Walker Kessler took responsibility for the Los Angeles Lakers’ defensive struggles after their 136-129 loss to the Portland Trail Blazers on Tuesday, saying the team cannot rely on its offense alone to win games. “We have a very, very good offense and a lot of great scorers. But that’s not going to be the only […] The post Walker Kessler takes blame for Lakers’ defensive issues after Blazers loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Lakers' undefeated run to start the season has finally come to an end.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 27: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers looks on during the game against the Portland Trail Blazers on October 27, 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...

JJ Redick and Walker Kessler make their feelings known about the Lakers' defesnive issues tonight after they suffer first defeat of the regular season.

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler continued his strong start to the season Tuesday night against the Portland Trail Blazers at Crypto.com Arena. The 25-year-old entered the matchup as the Lakers’ most important offseason addition after making an immediate impact through his first three games with Los Angeles. He also contributed a steal and a […] The post Lakers center Walker Kesler continues to dazzle with reverse dunk vs. Blazers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Jazz forwards Lauri Markkanen (wrist) and Jaren Jackson Jr. (knee) both exited with injuries early in the first half against the Grizzlies on Monday night and were ruled out for the remainder of the game.

It’s only been three games, but Walker Kessler has already proven himself a force on the defensive end for the Lakers.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23, 2026: Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler (14) high five as they run down the court against the LA Clippers on October 223 2026 in Los Angeles, CA. (Gina Ferazzi / Los Angeles Times via Getty Images) Late in the fourth quarter of Luka Dončić’s 52-point detonation against the Utah Jazz on Sunday to propel the Los Angeles Lakers to a 3-0 start, Salt Lake City’s Delta Center broke out in “M-V-P” chants for the Slove...

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - OCTOBER 23: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers defends during the game against the LA Clippers at Crypto.com Arena on October 23, 2026 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. (Photo by Ben Liebenberg/Getty Images) | Getty Images It took overcoming an 18-point deficit, but the Lakers...

The NBA injury report for Tuesday, October 27, features several notable absences, including Jalen Duren, Keegan Murray and Shaedon Sharpe. Ausar Thompson and Scoot Henderson are questionable, while Walker Kessler is available for the Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics had yet to submit their injury report. Brooklyn Nets vs. Boston Celtics — 7:30 p.m. […] The post NBA injury report: Jalen Duren among players out Tuesday, October 27 appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic scored 52 points, hitting 8 3-pointers, to lead the Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Jazz on Sunday. It was the first 50-point game this season in the NBA.

The Lakers star center had a subpar performance against his former team.

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