Lakers’ massive gamble could become a ‘regular-season wins machine’

The Los Angeles Lakers spent like Walker Kessler must become much more than a conventional center.Kevin O’Connor and Raj Chipalu believe he could be the piece that stabilizes the Lakers on both ends — and turns its revamped core into a relentless regular-season operation.Los Angeles Lakers Walker Kessler throws out the first pitch before a game against the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday, September 3, 2026, in Los Angeles. Wally Skalij for CA PostDiscussing Kessler on “The Kevi