Walker Kessler News, Rumors, Updates - Los Angeles Lakers

Luka Doncic powers the Lakers past the Hawks, stretching the win streak to 6

Luka Doncic had 32 points, eight rebounds and 10 assists and the Los Angeles Lakers extended their winning streak to six games with a 124-114 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Monday n...

1 HOUR AGO • Associated Press

Dominates glass Sunday Kessler supplied 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 FT), 16 rebounds, four assists, three blocks and one steal over 29 minutes during Sunday's 121-116 win over the Pistons.

Impact Kessler delivered an excellent all-around performance, grabbing seven offensive rebounds while leading both teams with 16 boards. The center also anchored the Lakers' interior defense with three blocks and contributed four assists, showcasing his versatility beyond the traditional big-man categories. Kessler's combination of rebounding, efficient scoring and rim protection makes him a strong fantasy option, particularly in category leagues.

14 HOURS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves steps in for Luka Donic with 43 points in Lakers win over Pistons

Austin Reaves thought he had a very fortunate night against the Detroit Pistons

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Lakers get 43 from Austin Reaves to beat Pistons without Luka Doncic, 121-116

Austin Reaves scored 43 points as the Los Angeles Lakers held off the Detroit Pistons 121-116 at Little Caesars Arena without Luka Doncic on Sunday

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Records double-double in victory Kessler finished Friday's 124-118 victory over Portland with 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists and one steal across 37 minutes.

Impact Kessler delivered another efficient double-double for the Lakers. He's been worth every penny of his $130 million so far, shooting better than 70 percent from the field after a torn labrum in his left shoulder ended his 2025-26 season early. The frontcourt behind him is thin, so expect him to keep playing heavy minutes.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores 53 in another spectacular offensive game, carrying Lakers past Blazers 124-118

Luka Doncic scored 53 points and hit a key jumper in the lane with 27 seconds to play, carrying the Los Angeles Lakers to a 124-118 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Lakers predicted to trade for $88M rim-runner to reunite with Luka Doncic amid lethal start | Sporting News The Los Angeles Lakers need some depth in their lineup before they burn out Walker Kessler too early in the season. In this potential deal,...

3 DAYS AGO • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Racks up defensive stats before fouling out Kessler supplied 15 points (6-8 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, four blocks and three steals in 29 minutes before fouling out of Wednesday's 116-103 victory over Sacramento.

Impact Fouls limited Kessler to 29 minutes, but he still made a major impact, piling up seven combined steals and blocks while shooting efficiently around the rim. Shot-blocking has been the backbone of his fantasy value, and this was another reminder of his elite defensive production. Foul trouble is the main thing that could limit his workload going forward.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport’s most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Luka Doncic scores 42 points in another brilliant game, leading the Lakers past the Heat 138-117

Luka Doncic had 42 points, 13 assists and seven rebounds while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 138-117 victory over the Miami Heat

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Big double-double in Sunday's win Kessler supplied 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 FT), 15 rebounds, one assist, three blocks and one steal over 31 minutes during Sunday's 131-125 win over the Raptors.

Impact It was the fifth-year center's second straight double-double, and the fifth time in seven games to begin his Lakers tenure that Kessler recorded multiple blocks. He's been healthy and productive so far for his new team, averaging 14.3 points, 9.9 boards, 2.9 blocks, 1.1 assists and 1.0 steals in 30.6 minutes while shooting 75.4 percent from the floor.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic has 45 points, 15 rebounds while leading Lakers to 131-125 victory over Raptors

Luka Doncic had 45 points, a season-high 15 rebounds, six assists and five steals in another prolific performance while leading the Los Angeles Lakers to a 131-125 victory over the...

NOVEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Records double-double in loss Kessler finished Friday's 112-95 loss to the Warriors with 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and five blocks across 31 minutes.

Impact Kessler had one of his best defensive efforts of the season, posting a double-double with 13 rebounds and five blocks. The center was one of the few Lakers to finish with a positive plus-minus, and his rim protection remains a key piece of the starting lineup. He'll look to build on that Sunday against the Raptors.

OCTOBER 31 • ROTOWIRE

Solid under basket in defeat Kessler registered 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-4 FT), eight rebounds, two blocks and one steal over 33 minutes during Tuesday's 136-129 loss to the Trail Blazers.

Impact Kessler was solid in the loss, scoring on six of nine shots over 33 minutes. The center's free-throw shooting was an issue again, but his rim protection remains key to the Lakers' starting lineup. He'll face a tough frontcourt test Wednesday against the Clippers.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Doncic scores NBA season-high 52 points in the Lakers' victory over the Jazz

Luka Doncic scored 52 points to lead the Los Angeles Lakers to a 132-123 victory over the Utah Jazz on Sunday

OCTOBER 25 • Associated Press

Shines again in crosstown victory Kessler racked up 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 FT), eight rebounds, three assists, six blocks and three steals across 35 minutes during Friday's 125-117 victory over the Clippers.

Impact Kessler followed up his perfect debut with another dominant showing, adding six blocks and three steals to his 22 points. The Lakers gave up a bundle of draft picks to land the 7-foot-2 center from Utah, and he'll get a shot at his former team Sunday.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Austin Reaves, Walker Kessler lead Lakers past Clippers 125-117 for 2nd win to start season

The Los Angeles Lakers beat the Los Angeles Clippers 125-117 on Friday night for their second win to start the season

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Perfect shooting in Lakers debut Kessler delivered 26 points (12-12 FG, 0-0 3Pt, 2-4 FT), nine rebounds, an assist and two blocks across 30 minutes in Wednesday's 127-105 win over the Warriors.

Impact There was a lot of talk about how Luka Doncic and Kessler would thrive playing together, and while one game isn't enough to draw conclusions, this was an impressive performance from the big man. He made all 12 of his field-goal attempts, posting an unusually productive scoring performance for a player whose fantasy value typically centers on rebounds, blocks and efficiency. His 30-minute workload was particularly encouraging, suggesting a prominent role in Los Angeles' frontcourt. Although his scoring output is unlikely to remain this high consistently, his combination of rebounding, rim protection and efficient finishing gives him a solid fantasy foundation, especially if he develops a rapport with the playmaking of both Doncic and Austin Reaves.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler has perfect Lakers debut with 12-for-12 shooting in 127-105 win over Warriors

Luka Doncic scored 28 points in three quarters and Walker Kessler had 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting during his auspicious debut for the Los Angeles Lakers in a 127-105 victory ov...

OCTOBER 22 • Associated Press

Available against Warriors Kessler (finger) is available for Wednesday's game against the Warriors.

Impact Kessler suffered a finger injury during training camp but was cleared to suit up in the preseason. The 25-year-old averaged a career-high 14.4 points along with 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals over 30.8 minutes per contest in 2025-26. However, he was limited to five regular-season games due to a shoulder injury.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler welcomes every expectation when Lakers' next big man makes his purple-and-gold debut

Walker Kessler is well aware of the long, legendary lineage he is joining when he debuts as the Los Angeles Lakers’ starting center

OCTOBER 20 • Associated Press

LeBron James leaves Lakers and loaded Western Conference for Philly, Warriors try to contend again

LeBron James missed battling with Stephen Curry last season, even reflecting on a visit to Chase Center with the Los Angeles Lakers that their matchups might now be numbered

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Dominates glass in Lakers debut Kessler logged 11 points (4-6 FG, 3-4 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block in 16 minutes during Tuesday's 101-89 preseason loss to the Warriors.

Impact Kessler made an immediate impact in his Lakers debut after missing the first three exhibitions with a finger injury. Golden State grabbed just two offensive rebounds before halftime and 13 after it with Kessler on the bench, which shows exactly why the Lakers paid $130 million for him.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Tuesday Kessler (finger) will play in Tuesday's preseason game against the Warriors, Jovan Buha of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kessler jammed his finger during training camp but has been cleared to make his 2026 preseason debut Tuesday. The big man appeared in just five regular-season games with Utah in 2025-26 due to a shoulder injury and will look to bounce back in his first year with the Lakers.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lakers' Walker Kessler ready to play with 'so much joy' after lost season Walker Kessler had multiple ways to view an unfortunate situation. After suffering a season-ending left shoulder injury last October, the th...

OCTOBER 11 • NYPOST.COM

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