Tag: Walker Kessler
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards, Pistons
Lakers
Walker Kessler isn’t leaving the Lakers’ defensive problems for somebody else to explain.
“I got to personally be better on the defensive side,” Kessler said...
NBA Notes: Timberwolves, LaMelo Ball, Pacers, Ivica Zubac, Lakers
Timberwolves
LaMelo Ball has some advice for his new teammates. Keep your head up, and not just when things aren’t going well.
With Ball running the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Walker Kessler, Heat, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Jazz
Lakers
The Lakers opened with a Luka Doncic lob to Walker Kessler. The Warriors spent much of the evening watching variations of the same play.
Kessler...
JJ Redick knows Lakers’ first loss will bring ‘sky is falling’ reaction
The Lakers haven’t played their opener, and JJ Redick is already anticipating the reaction when something goes wrong.
“It could be night, you’re going...
NBA Notes: Knicks, James Wiseman, Nuggets, Julian Strawther, Lakers
Knicks
James Wiseman’s path to a roster spot just got considerably clearer.
The Knicks plan to waive Tony Bradley, Ochai Agbaji and injured center Drew Eubanks,...
NBA teams under most pressure to win now ranked, with some surprises
The Suns haven't exactly established themselves as an NBA championship favorite. But when it comes to urgency, nobody has more riding on the immediate...
Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers
Walker Kessler wasn’t just another Lakers offseason target. He was Luka Doncic’s guy.
Los Angeles made a major investment in Kessler this summer, sending future...
NBA Notes: Kings, Keegan Murray, Pelicans, Dejounte Murray, Lakers
Kings
Keegan Murray is back on the floor, though his left ankle still requires some management.
Murray made his preseason debut Saturday against Golden State after...
NBA Notes: Celtics, Devin Carter, Wizards, Alex Sarr, Lakers, Walker Kessler
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...
Lakers’ preseason uneven but ‘encouraging,’ JJ Redick says
There’s something worth watching with the Lakers beyond whether they win or lose these preseason games.
Khobi Price of the California Post points to their...
Walker Kessler thinks new-look Lakers could be ‘nasty’ defensively
The Lakers changed plenty this offseason. Walker Kessler already has an idea of what their new identity might be.
Nasty. Defensively, anyway.
Kessler came away from...
New-look Lakers put Rob Pelinka’s future under microscope
It's safe to say Lakers head of basketball operations Rob Pelinka has a lot riding on this season. LeBron James is gone. New ownership...
Luka Doncic, Walker Kessler apparently figured each other out pretty quickly
Apparently Luka Doncic and Walker Kessler didn't need much of an introductory period. Just throw it up there.
Kessler caught multiple lob passes from Doncic...
Lakers bet big on Walker Kessler. They better be right
The Lakers wanted Walker Kessler. They really, really wanted Walker Kessler.
Los Angeles gave Utah two unprotected first-round picks and two future pick swaps to...
Jazz’s Austin Ainge: Lakers’ offer changed mind on Walker Kessler
The Jazz did not enter the summer determined to trade Walker Kessler. According to team president Austin Ainge, they expected to keep him.
Then the...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Jake LaRavia, Cavs, front office, Heat
Lakers
The Lakers appear to have four starters set: Luka Doncic, Austin Reaves, Quentin Grimes and Walker Kessler. The fifth spot is considerably less obvious.
In...
NBA Notes: Lakers, Luka Doncic, Spurs, Victor Wembanyama, 2027 Draft
Lakers
Luka Doncic is making his way back to Los Angeles. Apparently, that includes reminding everyone to remain properly hydrated.
Doncic appeared in a new Gatorade...
Lakers’ Walker Kessler says lost season helped him ‘fall in love’ with game again
Walker Kessler missed basketball. Now he says he sees it a little differently.
The Lakers center appeared in only five games for the Jazz last...
