ESPN’s Tim MacMahon questioned Walker Kessler’s 25-spot rankings leap after the Lakers invested $130 million and major draft capital in him.

So, who is this guy the Lakers mortgaged their future on? Here’s what we know about Walker Kessler. The 7-foot-2, 245-pound center is considered one of the NBA’s elite rim protectors and rebounders. Luka Dončić made it clear to the Lakers he wanted him as his center.

The Los Angeles Lakers did give up a lot of the future for Walker Kessler. However, them doing that saved them a potential massacre during this free agency cycle.

A popular Los Angeles Lakers insider revealed a bold prediction for Walker Kessler that only three legendary Lakers have done since 2000.

Los Angeles Lakers center Walker Kessler is excited to return to the court after missing most of last year due to injury.

As Walker Kessler walked onto UNIQLO Field at Dodger Stadium on Thursday night, he stepped into the biggest spotlight he’s been under recently. And as the Lakers’ marquee addition of the summer, the attention on Kessler will only grow as the start of ...