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Bradley Beal for Walker Kessler (2026)


Player Summaries Comparison
 
Experts' Pick
 
  Walker Kessler
C - LAL
Walker Kessler
Bradley Beal
G - LAC
Bradley Beal
Expert
Recommendation
100%
Recommended by
6 of 6 experts
0%
Recommended by
0 of 6 experts
Rankings 
   
Rest of Season# 57‐
   
Projections 
   
Minutes30.923.9
Field Goals Made5.14.8
Field Goals Att7.59.6
Field Goals %.678.498
Three Points Made0.11.4
Three Points Att0.53.4
Three Points %.263.403
Free Throws Made1.61.5
Free Throws Att3.01.9
Free Throws %.552.808
Offensive Rebound3.70.0
Rebounds11.42.6
Assists1.72.8
Turnovers1.51.4
Steals0.80.8
Blocks2.20.4
Points12.012.4
   
Misc 
   
Injury Alert-OUT
   
Expert Ranks 
   
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# 40‐
   
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# 40‐
   
Mauricio Castillo
Yahoo! Sports
# 59‐
   
Dan Titus
Yahoo! Sports
# 21‐
   
Kelly Kirby
FantasyPros
# 180‐
   
Player Statistics Comparison
  Walker Kessler
C - LAL
Walker Kessler
Bradley Beal
G - LAC
Bradley Beal
2026 Stats 
   
   
Minutes4000
   
Field Goals Made810
   
Field Goals Att1200
   
Field Goals %.675.000
   
Three Points Made00
   
Three Points Att00
   
Three Points %.000.000
   
Free Throws Made270
   
Free Throws Att440
   
Free Throws %.614.000
   
Offensive Rebound460
   
Rebounds1410
   
Assists230
   
Turnovers220
   
Steals160
   
Blocks290
   
Points1890
   
Player Projections Comparison
  Walker Kessler
C - LAL
Walker Kessler
Bradley Beal
G - LAC
Bradley Beal
2026 Projections 
   
   
Minutes30.923.9
   
Field Goals Made5.14.8
   
Field Goals Att7.59.6
   
Field Goals %.678.498
   
Three Points Made0.11.4
   
Three Points Att0.53.4
   
Three Points %.263.403
   
Free Throws Made1.61.5
   
Free Throws Att3.01.9
   
Free Throws %.552.808
   
Offensive Rebound3.70.0
   
Rebounds11.42.6
   
Assists1.72.8
   
Turnovers1.51.4
   
Steals0.80.8
   
Blocks2.20.4
   
Points12.012.4
   
Notes for Player Combination
  Walker Kessler
C - LAL
Walker Kessler
Bradley Beal
G - LAC
Bradley Beal
News 
 Walker Kessler posted a double-double for the Lakers Monday night, grabbing 10 rebounds and scoring 21 points (8-12 FG, 5-6 FT) while also recording one steal, dishing out four assists, and blocking one shot in a 124-114 win over the Hawks.
Chris Schommer
Tue, Nov 10th
Bradley Beal is dealing with knee inflammation and will not be ready for the start of training camp.
Nicholas Rodriguez
Wed, Sep 30th
 Walker Kessler recorded a double-double for the Lakers Sunday night, grabbing 16 rebounds and chipping in 12 points (5-10 FG, 2-3 FT) while also dishing out four assists, recording one steal, and blocking three shots in a 121-116 win over the Pistons.
Chris Schommer
Mon, Nov 9th
Bradley Beal has agreed to a two-year, $13.5 million deal to return to the Clippers.
Garrett Ball
Thu, Aug 13th
 Walker Kessler posted a double-double for the Lakers Friday night, grabbing 12 rebounds and chipping in 16 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 FT) while also dishing out two assists and recording one steal in a 124-118 win over the Trailblazers.
Chris Schommer
Sat, Nov 7th
The Heat have been linked to Bradley Beal.
Ari Koslow
Sun, Jul 26th
 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.
Chris Schommer
Thu, Nov 5th
The Miami Heat are expected to show interest in Bradley Beal.
Ari Koslow
Mon, Jun 29th
 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.
Chris Schommer
Mon, Nov 2nd
Bradley Beal declined a $5.6 million player option.
Ari Koslow
Mon, Jun 29th
Notes 
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