The Latest Breaking News from Walker Kessler

Will Jazz Finally Take a Step Forward This Season? ‘It Can’t Be Worse,’ Says NBA Scout

A preview of Utah’s 2026–27 season, through the lens of an anonymous NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 24

Anonymous NBA Scout: Here’s What Will Give the Lakers ‘Trouble’ This Season

A look at the Lakers’ offseason and what it means for the franchise with LeBron James elsewhere, through the lens of an NBA scout.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 15

The Five NBA Teams Most Likely to Take a Big Leap This Season

Last year was last year. Here are five teams primed to put that season behind them and take a step forward in 2026-27.

Sports Illustrated · Sep 9

NBA Rumours 2026: Why the Lakers Reportedly Traded Deandre Ayton for Jaden Hardy and Future Picks

The Los Angeles Lakers have traded Deandre Ayton to the Washington Wizards, highlighting a major shift in their 2026 offseason strategy, as they focus on rebuilding and future flexibility.

International Business Times UK · Jul 4

Grading Every Notable Signing From the First 24 Hours of NBA Free Agency 2026

A look around NBA free agency at the most impactful moves over the first day of negotiations.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 2

Did the Lakers Improve With Flurry of Free Agency Moves After LeBron James’s Departure?

L.A. pivoted quickly after LeBron’s departure, swinging a trade for Walker Kessler, then signing several free agents.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1

Lakers-Jazz Trade Grades: How Los Angeles, Utah Made Out in Walker Kessler Deal

Grading the Lakers’ trade for Walker Kessler and what the Jazz got in return.

Sports Illustrated · Jul 1

Several NBA Draft Prospects Are Leaving Millions on the Table by Jumping Early

For fringe NBA first-rounders who slipped into Round 2, college basketball could have offered a good fail-safe for the risks of turning pro.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24

NBA Trade Deadline Winners and Losers: Wizards, Bucks, Jazz Make Right Moves

The Mavericks and Bulls have issues that still need to be addressed, while Ja Morant may have had one of the most disappointing weeks around the league.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 6

NBA Trade Deadline Intel: Timberwolves’ Pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo, What to Watch

Assessing the flurry of moves on Tuesday, including the James Harden–Darius Garland swap, and how the market for Ja Morant is shaping up and whether the Kings can make another trade.

Sports Illustrated · Feb 4