Lakers trade for Walker Kessler, sign Sandro Mamukelashvili amid offseason
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 11:39 PM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
The Los Angeles Lakers have begun their offseason preparations by trading for Walker Kessler and signing Sandro Mamukelashvili. Kessler, acquired from the Utah Jazz, was brought in along with future first-round picks and swaps. Mamukelashvili joins the team on a four-year contract worth $52 million. These moves come as the Lakers adjust after LeBron James announced he will not return for the upcoming season. More offseason activities are expected as the Lakers aim to reshape their roster.
- •Lakers trade for Walker Kessler, sending future first-round picks.
- •Sandro Mamukelashvili signed to a four-year, $52 million deal.
- •LeBron James will not return to the Lakers for the 2026-27 season.
- •The Lakers finished first in the Pacific Division last season.
- 11:39 PMYahoo Sports — 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.
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