Lakers pursued Mitchell Robinson if Walker Kessler was unavailable
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 30, 2026, 3:46 AM
Last updated Jul 30, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers aimed to improve their center position this summer. They signed Walker Kessler in a deal with the Utah Jazz and traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards. Reports indicate that if Kessler had not been acquired, the Lakers would have considered Mitchell Robinson, who has signed with the Boston Celtics. Robinson averaged 5.7 points and 8.8 rebounds last season.
- •Lakers traded Deandre Ayton to the Wizards for two second-round picks.
- •Walker Kessler was the Lakers' top target for the center position.
- •Lakers had prepared to sign Robinson if Kessler wasn't available.
- •Robinson recently signed a three-year deal with the Boston Celtics.
- 3:46 AMYahoo Sports — Sources: Mitchell Robinson was Lakers' backup plan at center
"Had the Lakers struck out on Walker Kessler, they might have pivoted to Mitchell Robinson.
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