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Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic ‘Pushed Hard’ For Walker Kessler Acquisition
The biggest and most important move the Los Angeles Lakers made this summer was acquiring young and promising center Walker Kessler in a sign-and-trade with the Utah Jazz. Kessler was a restricted free agent and the Lakers were intent on getting him from the Jazz, sending two first-round picks and two pick swaps to get []
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USA TODAY Sports
· Jul 1, 2026
Los Angeles Lakers offseason moves: LeBron out, Walker Kessler and others in
The Lakers have already made several moves this offseason, including bringing in Walker Kessler via trade. Here's their full list of transactions.
Lakers Nation
· Jul 4, 2026
Lakers Reportedly Like Sandro Mamukelashvili’s Fit With Walker Kessler
The Los Angeles Lakers have made a flurry of moves this offseason as the team will look completely different around superstar guard Luka Doncic and his backcourt partner Austin Reaves. The biggest move was the acquisition of center Walker Kessler, which was a top priority for both the team and Doncic, but the Lakers also []
RealGM Basketball Wiretap
· Jun 24, 2026
Knicks Trade No. 25 Pick Sergio De Larrea To Mavs For No. 30 Pick Koa Peat; Trade Peat To Suns
The New York Knicks traded No. 25 pick Sergio De Larrea to the Dallas Mavericks for No. 30 pick Koa Peat and two second-round picks. The Knicks then traded Peat to the Suns for three second-round picks and cash. One of the second-round picks includes No. 47 on Wednesday night. The Knicks currently have the No. 31, No. 47, and No. 55 pick in this year's second round. Shams Charania of ESPN is also reporting that the team is expected to move the No. 31 pick.
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· Jul 5, 2026
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Related coverage for "Lakers Rumors: Luka Doncic ‘Pushed Hard’ For Walker Kessler Acquisition": USA TODAY Sports — Los Angeles Lakers offseason moves: LeBron out, Walker Kessler and others in. Lakers Nation — Lakers Reportedly Like Sandro Mamukelashvili’s Fit With Walker Kessler. RealGM Basketball Wiretap — Knicks Trade No. 25 Pick Sergio De Larrea To Mavs For No. 30 Pick Koa Peat; Trade Peat To Suns. SB Nation — Boston Celtics Daily Links 7/5/26