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Lakers Pushed to Trade for 7’1″ Elite 3-PT Shooter to Back Up Walker Kessler

The early impressions of Walker Kessler have been worth the hype to say the least. The Los Angeles Lakers made him their priority target for the starting center spot, and he has rewarded that with back-to-back 20-point outings in the…

By Adel Ahmad · HEAVY

Published: Monday, 26 October 2026 at 1:21 AM

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Insider Jovan Buha suggested the Lakers pursue a trade for Clippers center Brook Lopez to back up Walker Kessler.
A potential deal would be a trade for Lopez, who will become an unprotected free agent next summer.
Lopez earns approximately $9.1 million this season on the final year of his contract.

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Lakers insider Jovan Buha suggested that the Los Angeles Lakers consider trading for Los Angeles Clippers center Brook Lopez. The proposed move aims to acquire a reliable backup center behind starter Walker Kessler ahead of the trade deadline, particularly over current option Kevon Looney.

Lopez is in the final year of a deal paying approximately $9.1 million before reaching unprotected free agency next summer. The 38-year-old scored 22 points in 20 minutes against the Lakers during a 125-117 victory for the purple and gold.

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