Who Should I Trade?
Ace Bailey for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Ace Bailey F - UTH  | |
Expert |
57% Recommended by 4 of 7 experts |
43% Recommended by 3 of 7 experts |
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| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 169 |
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| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | # 204 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | # 116 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | ‐ |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | # 187 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 161 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | # 187 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | ‐ | # 160 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Ace Bailey F - UTH | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | ‐ |
| Field Goals % | .662 | ‐ |
| Three Points Made | 6 | ‐ |
| Three Points Att | 35 | ‐ |
| Three Points % | .171 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | ‐ |
| Free Throws % | .520 | ‐ |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | ‐ |
| Rebounds | 707 | ‐ |
| Assists | 97 | ‐ |
| Turnovers | 86 | ‐ |
| Steals | 36 | ‐ |
| Blocks | 138 | ‐ |
| Points | 641 | ‐ |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Ace Bailey F - UTH | |
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| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Ace Bailey F - UTH | |
| News | ||
| Walker Kessler has been traded to the Los Angeles Lakers for two first round picks in 2031 and 2033, as well as two first round swaps in 2028 and 2030. Kessler will sign a 4-year, $130 million deal with LA. Garrett Ball Wed, Jul 1st | Ace Bailey is dealing with back spasms. Ari Koslow Tue, Jul 7th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Ace Bailey has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans. Ari Koslow Tue, Apr 7th | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Ace Bailey is now doubtful for Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans. Ari Koslow Tue, Apr 7th | |
| The Jazz acquisition of Jaren Jackson Jr. is not expected to impact their interest in keeping Walker Kessler long term. Ari Koslow Tue, Feb 3rd | Ace Bailey is listed as questionable for Tuesday’s game against the Pelicans. Ari Koslow Mon, Apr 6th | |
| Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | Ace Bailey flirted with a double-double for the Jazz Friday night, grabbing six rebounds and scoring 22 points (9-17 FG, 2-8 3PT, 2-3 FT) while also dishing out one assist and blocking one shot in a 140-106 loss to the Rockets. Chris Schommer Sat, Apr 4th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
