Asked Walker Kessler about the other bigs on the Lakers roster Kevon Looney: "What a great vet" Jarred Vanderbilt: "He' Via @LawMurrayTheNU on X

What happened: Walker Kessler described Kevon Looney as a veteran presence and called Jarred Vanderbilt an elite defender. He credited Sandro Mamukelashvili with the ability to stretch the floor for Los Angeles Lakers.

Why it matters: Los Angeles Lakers must cut to 15 by Oct. 20 heading into the 2026-27 season. How Lakers' situational center rotation blends veteran presence, defense and spacing will define frontcourt minutes.

What to watch: Camp practices will show how the big-man mix aligns in live lineups.

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