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Walker Kessler engaged to Miss America 2025 after Lakers trade

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 6, 2026, 3:48 AM

Last updated Jul 6, 2026

Walker Kessler engaged to Miss America 2025 after Lakers trade

Summary

Walker Kessler was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers, marking the biggest move of the offseason. The center, formerly with the Utah Jazz, signed a four-year, $130 million contract. Simultaneously, Kessler announced his engagement to Abbie Stockard, the 2025 Miss America. Their announcement came during Kessler's 4th of July celebrations, highlighting a transformative week in his life. As Kessler returns from injury, the Lakers look to integrate him into their lineup alongside Luka Dončić and Austin Reaves.

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By the Numbers

•Kessler traded to the Lakers from the Utah Jazz.
•The Lakers sent two unprotected first-round picks in the trade.
•Kessler signs a four-year, $130 million deal.
•He gets engaged to Miss America 2025, Abbie Stockard.
•Kessler aims to return strong after a torn labrum injury.

Latest Updates

3:48 AMYahoo Sports — Walker Kessler Gets Engaged to Miss America 2025 Days After Life-Changing $130,000,000 Move to Lakers

What they're saying

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On Wednesday, Walker Kessler became the Los Angeles Lakers’ biggest and splashiest offseason move. After four seasons with the Utah Jazz, the 7-foot-2 center will take his talents to Hollywood after the Lakers sent two unprotected first-round picks (2031 and 2033) and two first-round pick swaps (2028 and 2030) to his former team.
— Yahoo Sports

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