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Boston broke up a championship core for an older, riskier player despite a lack of demand and the two-time All-NBA selection not asking out.
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The Lakers Price For Walker Kessler Is VERY Risky
Chris Mannix and Grant Liffmann break down the Lakers’ big moves in free agency, including a very risky deal for Walker Kessler that leaves them with no tradable first-round picks for seven years.
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