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Lakers pull off a blockbuster trade, landing Walker Kessler in a deal that includes unprotected first-round picks in 2031 and 2033 plus future swaps, while paying him a massive four-year, $130 million contract. Meanwhile, Atlanta wisely sticks with their current center rotation, re-signing Jock Landale on a one-year deal — a savvy move that avoids overpaying and preserves roster flexibility, especially after they already have Okongwu and Veesaar. The Lakers, desperate for a rim protector since trading for Luka Doncic, paid a steep price to get Kessler — but it’s a necessary gamble to compete.

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