Lakers sign Walker Kessler to four-year, $129.5 million deal

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed former Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler to a four-year, $129.5 million contract as part of a sign-and-trade. This signing marks a significant move for the Lakers, who have lost several key players in free agency. Although Kessler is a first-round pick with potential, sources indicate that this deal is viewed as one of the worst contracts of the offseason. Kessler, who struggled with injuries last season, aims to prove his worth with the Lakers and expressed gratitude for the team's investment in him. The Lakers have given up two first-round picks in the deal, which adds pressure on Kessler to perform at a high level to justify the trade.

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