Walker Kessler

The NBA injury report for Sunday, October 25, features several notable absences, including Paolo Banchero, Bradley Beal, Jalen Duren and Donte DiVincenzo. Walker Kessler is available for the Los Angeles Lakers, while multiple teams have yet to submit their reports. The report covers seven matchups, with players listed as out, questionable, probable, doubtful or available […] The post NBA injury report: Paolo Banchero, Jalen Duren out Sunday appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Walker Kessler’s strong start for the Lakers hit a bit of a speed bump on Sunday, when he went up against the Jazz team with whom he spent the first four years of his career. Kessler had just two points on two shots, along with seven rebounds, zero assists, and one block in 28.5 minutes played, […]

It’s the return of Walker Kessler to Utah

Walker Kessler has provided promising returns through two regular season games with the Los Angeles Lakers. He unlocked a new facet for their offense as a reliable lob threat, and his rim deterrence was also on display on Friday night against the L.A. Clippers. In 35 minutes, the Lakers big man put up 22 points […]

Oct 11, 2026; Charlotte, North Carolina, USA; Milwaukee Bucks center Jericho Sims (00) dribbles the ball during the third quarter against the Charlotte Hornets at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Kinser-Imagn Images | IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect The Lakers’ preseason roster crunch was ultimately solved by cutting Dalton Knecht, an unceremonious end to his once-promising Lakers career. It was also an anticlimactic ending to the team’s search for a solution that didn’t involve just...

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - OCTOBER 23: Jaren Jackson Jr. #20 and Lauri Markkanen #23 of the Utah Jazz box out during the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 23, 2026 at Delta Center in Salt Lake City, Utah. 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 Melissa Majchrzak/NBAE via Getty Im...

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 Lakers (2-0) head to Salt Lake City where they will face ...

Looks like the Lakers got their franchise center.  They needed a bastion down low. They listened to Luka Dončić when he said he wanted Walker Kessler. Rob Pelinka gambled everything to get him.  In his first two games? Kessler is making Doncic look like a skilled scout. And he’s making Pelinka look like a man...

After missing all of preseason and the regular season opener with a right soleus strain, Collin Sexton made his Los Angeles Lakers debut in Friday night’s win over the L.A. Clippers. Sexton didn’t do anything spectacular as he was on a 16-minute restriction, but he showed some glimpses of what he can be for the […]

The Lakers were happy to have Rui Hachimura back at Crypto.com Arena.

Walker Kessler said he is thankful to be healthy and back on the court after helping the Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night, improving to 2-0 to begin the season. Kessler finished with 22 points, eight rebounds, six blocks and three steals, continuing his strong start after scoring 25 […] The post Walker Kessler grateful to be healthy after strong Lakers start appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick praised Walker Kessler’s defensive impact and discussed the team’s turnover problems after Friday’s 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers. Kessler finished with 22 points, eight rebounds and six blocks as the Lakers improved to 2-0. Redick highlighted the center’s activity around the rim and his ability to […] The post JJ Redick praises Walker Kessler after Lakers beat Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

The Los Angeles Lakers improved to 2-0 with a 125-117 victory over the Los Angeles Clippers on Friday night, as Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler combined for 73 points at Crypto.com Arena. Reaves led the Lakers with 28 points and nine assists, shooting 10-for-13 from the field and 3-for-5 from three-point range. Kessler […] The post Doncic, Reaves, Kessler combine for 73 points in Lakers’ win over Clippers appeared first on TalkBasket.net.

Luka Doncic showered praise on Walker Kessler for a dominant start to life as a Laker.

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Walker Kessler #14 of the Los Angeles Lakers talks to media after the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 2026 at Crypto.Com Arena in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Adam Pantozzi/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images LOS ANGELES — As Walker Kessler gazed up and down the box score at the podium in the middle of his postgame presser following the Los Angeles Lakers’ 125-117 win over the crosstown Clippers, something caught his attention and sto...

LOS ANGELES, CA - OCTOBER 23: Austin Reaves #15 of the Los Angeles Lakers shoots a three point basket during the game against the LA Clippers on October 23, 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) | ...

The Los Angeles Lakers appear to have struck gold by acquiring Walker Kessler from the Utah Jazz. After dazzling fans with his impressive dunking display on opening night, Kessler once again captured their attention during Friday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers. Kessler’s steal-and-slam dunk combination in the first quarter of Friday’s game was just […] The post Lakers fans fall further in love with Walker Kessler after steal-slam dunk combo appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s about time for the housewarming party, Dub Nation. The Warriors come home tonight after getting run off the floor 127-105 in LA, with Walker Kessler going 12-for-12 in his Lakers debut and Luka dropping 28 in three quarters. Chase Center should be the cure for that. But in 17 seasons with Steph Curry, the Warriors are just 8-9 in their first home game of the year, and the building has a habit of letting other teams have the party. Memphis Grizzlies at Golden State Warriors When: Friday, ...

Walker Kessler had a historic Los Angeles Lakers regular-season debut, scoring 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting in a blowout win over the Golden State Warriors. He is the only Laker since Shaquille O’Neal to have 10 or more dunks in a game, along with becoming the forst Lakers player to have a perfect shooting night […]

There was a lot of anticipation surrounding the Los Angeles Lakers’ Opening Night contest against the Golden State Warriors. One of the biggest stories was the debut of center Walker Kessler, whom the Lakers gave up a lot of draft capital to acquire from the Utah Jazz. Kessler’s first regular season contest in purple and […]