Walker Kessler says he'll 'run through a brick wall' for Lakers
The Los Angeles Lakers have acquired center Walker Kessler via a sign-and-trade agreement involving a $130M contract.
📍 The outcome
Walker Kessler expressed enthusiasm for joining the Lakers, promising to "run through a brick wall" for the team and teammate Luka Doncic. He also provided an injury update, stating his shoulder is healthy. The story quieted without further developments on Kessler's role or performance with the Lakers.
Epilogue added 43d ago, after coverage quieted.
The story so far
The Los Angeles Lakers have officially acquired center Walker Kessler. The move was completed as a sign-and-trade, with Kessler signing a contract valued at $130 million.
Coverage from ESPN and Bleacher Report highlights Kessler's enthusiasm for the move, quoting him as saying he would 'run through a brick wall' for the team. Additionally, Lakers Nation reports that Kessler has provided a positive update regarding his recovery from shoulder surgery.
Future developments center on Kessler's ongoing recovery from surgery as he integrates into the Lakers roster.
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Who reported it (19)
- Walker Kessler's comments just elevated expectations for his Lakers offensive role Lake Show Life · 46d ago
- 'The Heart Grows Fond in Absence' — Walker Kessler Drops Major Injury Update After Landing $130 Million Deal With Lakers Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler Reacts To Joining Luka Doncic And The Lakers; Provides Encouraging Shoulder Injury Update Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler promises to ‘run through a brick wall’ for Luka Doncic and LA Lakers Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler Reveals JJ Redick Wants Him To Shoot More 3-Pointers Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler gets real about free agency process leading to Lakers arrival Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Jazz may have fleeced Lakers by exploiting their desperation for Walker Kessler Lake Show Life · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler is healthy, is impressed with Lakers' belief in him Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler’s ‘brick wall’ promise will fire up Lakers fans Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler teases JJ Redick’s desire for him to launch 3-pointers Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- "He’s a big, goofy dude that just enjoys life and has … Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler’s first message to Lakers fans will have everyone fired up Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Lakers’ Walker Kessler Drops Intriguing Quote About Luka Doncic Partnership Sports Illustrated · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler Reveals JJ Redick’s Demand From Him After Luka Doncic’s Recruitment Role Emerges Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler Will 'Run Through a Brick Wall' for Lakers After $130M Contract, Sign-And-Trade Bleacher Report · 46d ago
- Lakers News: Walker Kessler Gives Positive Update On Recovery From Shoulder Surgery Lakers Nation · 46d ago
- Los Angeles Lakers Acquire Center Walker Kessler NBA.com · 46d ago
- "It definitely makes you feel a certain way when you … Yahoo Sports · 46d ago
- Walker Kessler says he'll 'run through a brick wall' for Lakers ESPN · 46d ago broke it first
The obvious questions
How did the Lakers acquire Walker Kessler?
The Lakers acquired Kessler through a sign-and-trade deal.
What are the financial details of the contract?
According to Bleacher Report, the contract is valued at $130 million.
What is Kessler's current health status?
Lakers Nation reports that Kessler is recovering from shoulder surgery and has provided a positive update on his progress.
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