Walker Kessler makes Lakers debut in preseason loss to Warriors
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 14, 2026, 6:54 AM
Last updated Oct 14, 2026
Walker Kessler made his Los Angeles Lakers debut on October 13 against the Golden State Warriors in Las Vegas. Kessler played just under 16 minutes, scoring 11 points and grabbing nine rebounds. Despite leading by 20 points earlier, the Lakers lost to the Warriors, 101-89. Coach JJ Redick expressed confidence in the team's chemistry but noted the need for improved rhythm on the court. The Lakers plan to focus on developing team cohesion as they prepare for their next preseason game against the Denver Nuggets.
- •Kessler scored 11 points and grabbed nine rebounds in his debut.
- •Lakers were unable to maintain a 20-point lead during the game.
- •JJ Redick highlighted the need for rhythm rather than chemistry.
- •Lakers' next preseason game is against the Denver Nuggets.
- 7:29 AMESPN NBA — Kessler impresses in Lakers preseason debut as Redick emphasizes being 'relentless'
- 6:45 AMYahoo Sports — JJ Redick drops verdict on Walker Kessler’s Lakers preseason debut
- 5:08 AMYahoo Sports — Redick confident Lakers will find chemistry, rhythm
"The Los Angeles Lakers have been very cautious with Walker Kessler, their marquee offseason acquisition, during preseason, holding him out for their first three exhibition contests. Kessler had been dealing with a finger injury, but head coach JJ Redick wasn’t very concerned and made sure to say that he’ll be suiting up in at least one preseason […] The post JJ Redick drops verdict on Walker Kessler’s Lakers preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
"Lakers center Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his preseason debut Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting, nine rebounds, one block and one steal while playing only in the first half.
"Center Walker Kessler made his Lakers debut Tuesday against the Warriors in Las Vegas and played well,.
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External links- ESPN NBAOct 14, 2026, 7:29 AMKessler impresses in Lakers preseason debut as Redick emphasizes being 'relentless'
Lakers center Walker Kessler made a strong first impression in his preseason debut Tuesday, finishing with 11 points on 4-for-6 shooting, nine rebounds, one block and one steal while playing only in the first half.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 6:45 AMJJ Redick drops verdict on Walker Kessler’s Lakers preseason debut
The Los Angeles Lakers have been very cautious with Walker Kessler, their marquee offseason acquisition, during preseason, holding him out for their first three exhibition contests. Kessler had been dealing with a finger injury, but head coach JJ Redick wasn’t very concerned and made sure to say that he’ll be suiting up in at least one preseason […] The post JJ Redick drops verdict on Walker Kessler’s Lakers preseason debut appeared first on ClutchPoints.
- Yahoo SportsOct 14, 2026, 5:08 AMRedick confident Lakers will find chemistry, rhythm
Center Walker Kessler made his Lakers debut Tuesday against the Warriors in Las Vegas and played well,.
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