Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler filled the stat sheet for the Lakers Wednesday night, grabbing eight rebounds, blocking four shots, recording three steals, and chipping in 15 points in a 116-103 win over the Kings.

Fantasy Impact

Kessler continues a steady stretch on both ends of the floor, grabbing eight or more rebounds and scoring 10 or more points in each of his last five contests. The center has taken advantage of a more dynamic role as part of a Los Angeles starting five led by superstar Luka Doncic, averaging 14.4 points, 10.2 rebounds, and 2.7 blocks per game to go along with a usage rate of 15.8% so far this season.

Walker Kessler recorded a double-double for the Lakers Sunday night, grabbing 15 rebounds and scoring 16 points (6-6 FG, 4-4 FT) while also dishing out one assist, blocking three shots, and recording one steal in a 131-125 win over the Raptors.

Fantasy Impact

Kessler continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor, finishing with eight or more rebounds and 10 or more points in each of his last four contests. The center offers head coach J.J. Redick a reliable interior option as part of a rebuilt Los Angeles starting five, averaging 14.3 points, 9.9 rebounds, and 2.9 blocks per game to go along with a usage rate of 15.7% so far this season.

Walker Kessler posted a double-double for the Lakers Friday night, grabbing 13 rebounds and chipping in 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT) while also blocking five shots and dishing out two assists in a 112-95 loss to the Warriors.

Fantasy Impact

Kessler continues a solid stretch on both ends of the floor of late, finishing with eight or more rebounds and 10 or more points in each of his last three contests. The center offers head coach J.J. Redick another reliable option in the Los Angeles starting five moving forward, averaging 14.0 points. 2.8 blocks, and 9.0 rebounds per game to go along with a 16.2% usage rate so far this season.

Walker Kessler stuffed the stat sheet for the Lakers Friday night, grabbing eight rebounds, blocking six shots, dishing out three assists, recording three steals, and scoring 22 points (10-14 FG, 2-5 FT) in a 125-117 win over the Clippers.

Fantasy Impact

Kessler is off to a torrid start to the season on both ends of the floor, blocking two or more shots, grabbing eight or more rebounds, and scoring 22 or more points in each of the first two contests. The center has taken advantage of role playing alongside the explosive duo of Austin Reaves and Luka Doncic in the Los Angeles starting five early on, averaging 24.0 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.0 blocks per game to go along with a usage rate of 22.3% so far this season.

Walker Kessler put up 26 points (12-12 FG, 2-4 FT) to go with nine rebounds and two blocks in Wednesday night's 127-105 win over the Golden State Warriors.

Fantasy Impact

The big man had a terrific debut with the Lakers on Wednesday. He made all twelve of his shots from the field, and if it wasn't for his two missed free throws, he would have had a perfect shooting night. Fantasy managers should be pleased with his performance in this game and excited about how he's going to do moving forward.