Luka Doncic: I really wanted Walker Kessler on Lakers

Lakers NBA News NBA Rumors Walker Kessler wasn’t just another Lakers offseason target. He was Luka Doncic’s guy. Los Angeles made a major investment in Kessler this summer, sending future first-round picks to Utah in a sign-and-trade and giving the 7-foot-2 center a four-year deal worth nearly $130 million. “I played a lot of games against Walker, so it was always tough to play against him,” Doncic said, via Law Murray of The Athletic. “So, I really wanted him.” The Lakers are hoping Kessler can address their biggest defensive weakness. They finished 20th in defensive efficiency last season, and rim...