Kessler, Grimes, Sexton and Mamukelashvili: Good Moves to Revamp the Lakers Roster?

Tuesday's opening to NBA free agency was boring. 

Wednesday was poppin'. 

The Lakers got off to a fast start, coming to terms with Utah center Walker Kessler on the terms of a contract (4 years, $130 million), and the Jazz on the terms of a trade (two firsts, two pick swaps). Then they signed PF/C Sandro Mamukelashvili, SG Quentin Grimes and PG Collin Sexton. So that's the nuts and bolts of it until the Lakers can find a way to move someone else off the roster, or presumably use that final roster spot on a vet minimum deal. 

But are the Lakers better? What's to like, what's not to like in the day's activity. How well are the Lakers set to compete going forward? 

HOSTS: Andy and Brian Kamenetzky 

SEGMENT 1: Recapping a huge day for LA. 

SEGMENT 2: Is Kessler a good fit? How about Mamu and Grimes? 

SEGMENT 3: Why the Lakers needed a backup PG. 

PHOTO CREDIT: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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