Who Should I Trade?
Amen Thompson for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Amen Thompson G - HOU  | Walker Kessler C - LAL  | |
Expert |
100% Recommended by 7 of 7 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 32 | ‐ |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 35.6 | 30.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Field Goals % | .539 | .680 |
| Three Points Made | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Three Points Att | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Three Points % | .237 | .263 |
| Free Throws Made | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws % | .758 | .538 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 7.6 | 11.5 |
| Assists | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Points | 16.5 | 11.4 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | OUT |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 32 | ‐ |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 31 | # 62 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 29 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 18 | # 60 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 31 | # 34 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 40 | # 258 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 29 | # 63 |
| Amen Thompson G - HOU | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 2,225 | 1,740 |
| Field Goals Made | 388 | 278 |
| Field Goals Att | 697 | 420 |
| Field Goals % | .557 | .662 |
| Three Points Made | 25 | 6 |
| Three Points Att | 91 | 35 |
| Three Points % | .275 | .171 |
| Free Throws Made | 169 | 79 |
| Free Throws Att | 247 | 152 |
| Free Throws % | .684 | .520 |
| Offensive Rebound | 192 | 266 |
| Rebounds | 564 | 707 |
| Assists | 265 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 138 | 86 |
| Steals | 97 | 36 |
| Blocks | 89 | 138 |
| Points | 970 | 641 |
| Amen Thompson G - HOU | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 35.6 | 30.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 6.4 | 4.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 11.8 | 7.1 |
| Field Goals % | .539 | .680 |
| Three Points Made | 0.3 | 0.2 |
| Three Points Att | 1.4 | 0.6 |
| Three Points % | .237 | .263 |
| Free Throws Made | 3.5 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 4.6 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws % | .758 | .538 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 7.6 | 11.5 |
| Assists | 4.8 | 1.6 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 1.5 | 0.7 |
| Blocks | 0.8 | 2.2 |
| Points | 16.5 | 11.4 |
| Amen Thompson G - HOU | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| News | ||
| Amen Thompson is reportedly the only "near untouchable" player on the Rockets' roster. Ari Koslow Mon, Jun 22nd | Los Angeles Lakers head coach JJ Redick said Walker Kessler jammed his finger on the backboard during practice and is considered day-to-day. Nicholas Rodriguez Mon, Oct 5th | |
| Amen Thompson has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Grizzlies. Ari Koslow Sun, Apr 12th | 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 | |
| Thompson logged 42 minutes Thursday and touched four statistical categories — 19 points (7-of-14 FGs, 5-of-8 FTs), five rebounds, four assists, and three steals in the win over the 76ers. Bruno Mulé Fri, Apr 10th | The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Thompson came within two assists of a triple-double Tuesday — 22 points (10-of-16 FGs, 2-of-2 FTs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, three steals, and one block in the win over the Suns. Bruno Mulé Wed, Apr 8th | Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Amen Thompson filled the stat sheet for the Rockets Friday night, dishing out four assists, recording two steals, grabbing four rebounds, and scoring 21 points (7-11 FG, 7-9 FT) in a 140-106 win over the Jazz. Chris Schommer Sat, Apr 4th | 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 | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
