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Kessler returns to Utah amid contract tension with former team
Walker Kessler
— Oct 24, 2026
Walker Kessler says he’s eager to face the Utah Jazz, praising his former teammates and coach ahead of his first return to Utah since joining the Lakers in a sign-and-trade. He has opened the season strongly in Los Angeles, while Jazz fans’ reception remains uncertain after a departure shaped by contract tensions.
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Kessler scores 26 on 12-for-12, Lakers beat Warriors
Walker Kessler
— Oct 22, 2026
Walker Kessler made a historic Lakers debut, scoring 26 points on 12-for-12 shooting with nine rebounds and two blocks as Los Angeles beat Golden State 127-105. Luka Doncic led the new-look Lakers with 28 points, while Kessler’s performance matched rare franchise marks set by Wilt Chamberlain and Shaquille O’Neal.
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Dana Whitfield
Seeing those Wilt and Shaq numbers pop up for a debut guy puts real pressure on Kessler to keep it going all season.
Lakers Begin Season Without LeBron James
Luka Dončić
— Oct 19, 2026
The retooled Lakers enter the 2026–27 season built around Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, with coach JJ Redick expressing confidence in the roster’s talent, fit and depth after LeBron James’ departure. But analysts question whether the team can contend in a loaded Western Conference, citing lost contributors and unresolved perimeter-defense weaknesses despite Walker Kessler’s arrival.
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Lakers Sign Rafael Castro, Waive William Kyle
Rafael Castro
— Oct 9, 2026
The Lakers signed 23-year-old center Rafael Castro to an Exhibit 10 deal and waived William Kyle III, adding frontcourt depth as they assess options behind Walker Kessler. Dwight Howard’s strong international debut prompted some fans to call for a Lakers reunion, though team commentator Trevor Lane questioned whether the 40-year-old remains NBA-ready.
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Blue State Residents Balk At NFL Owner’s $16 Billion Data Center Project That Could Cut Their Property Taxes
Simon August · 6 min · 2h