Lakers Land Walker Kessler on $130 Million Sign-and-Trade Deal
Los Angeles surrenders two unprotected first-round picks and two pick swaps to secure the center on a four-year pact.
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a major long-term commitment in their frontcourt, securing center Walker Kessler through a sign-and-trade agreement with the Utah Jazz.
Kessler arrives on a four-year, $130 million contract, representing a massive financial investment at the position. To finalize the deal with Utah, the Lakers gave up significant draft capital, sending out two unprotected first-round picks along with two first-round pick swaps.
According to reporting from TalkBasket, the front office pursued Kessler heavily after Luka Dončić made it clear that he wanted the big man anchoring the paint as his center.
Reported by: TalkBasket