Who Should I Trade?
Ausar Thompson for Walker Kessler (2026)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Ausar Thompson F - DET  | |
Expert |
80% Recommended by 4 of 5 experts |
20% Recommended by 1 of 5 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 57 | # 69 |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.8 | 26.1 |
| Field Goals Made | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Field Goals % | .686 | .525 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .177 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Free Throws % | .530 | .582 |
| Offensive Rebound | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.3 | 5.9 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Turnovers | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 1.9 |
| Blocks | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Points | 11.6 | 9.7 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | DTD |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 32 | # 74 |
| Leszek Bialecki FB-Ninja | # 40 | # 84 |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 40 | # 84 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 23 | # 73 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 180 | # 45 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Ausar Thompson F - DET | |
| 2026 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 152 | 107 |
| Field Goals Made | 33 | 14 |
| Field Goals Att | 44 | 27 |
| Field Goals % | .750 | .519 |
| Three Points Made | 0 | 0 |
| Three Points Att | 0 | 3 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .000 |
| Free Throws Made | 8 | 5 |
| Free Throws Att | 18 | 8 |
| Free Throws % | .444 | .625 |
| Offensive Rebound | 11 | 5 |
| Rebounds | 41 | 29 |
| Assists | 5 | 20 |
| Turnovers | 8 | 13 |
| Steals | 6 | 4 |
| Blocks | 12 | 3 |
| Points | 74 | 33 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Ausar Thompson F - DET | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.8 | 26.1 |
| Field Goals Made | 5.0 | 4.1 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.2 | 7.8 |
| Field Goals % | .686 | .525 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 0.1 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 0.5 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .177 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 2.6 |
| Free Throws % | .530 | .582 |
| Offensive Rebound | 3.0 | 1.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.3 | 5.9 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 3.0 |
| Turnovers | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 1.9 |
| Blocks | 2.2 | 1.0 |
| Points | 11.6 | 9.7 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Ausar Thompson F - DET | |
| News | ||
| 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. Chris Schommer Sat, Oct 24th | Ausar Thompson is available for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. Ari Koslow Wed, Oct 28th | |
| 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. Leo Sells Thu, Oct 22nd | Ausar Thompson is listed as probable for Wednesday’s game against the Hornets. Ari Koslow Wed, Oct 28th | |
| Walker Kessler (finger) will play in Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Leo Sells Tue, Oct 20th | Ausar Thompson (ankle) is off of the injury report and available for Tuesday night’s contest between the Detroit Pistons and New York Knicks according to Hunter Patterson. Chris Schommer Tue, Oct 27th | |
| 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 | Ausar Thompson is listed as questionable for Tuesday's game against the New York Knicks. Nicholas Rodriguez Tue, Oct 27th | |
| 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 | Ausar Thompson (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday’s contest between the Detroit Pistons and Philadelphia 76ers according to Coty Davis. Chris Schommer Sun, Oct 25th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
