Who Should I Trade?
Christian Braun for Walker Kessler (2026)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Christian Braun G - DEN  | |
Expert |
80% Recommended by 4 of 5 experts |
20% Recommended by 1 of 5 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 57 | # 148 |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 30.6 |
| Field Goals Made | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Field Goals % | .687 | .536 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .341 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Free Throws % | .537 | .800 |
| Offensive Rebound | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.5 | 4.5 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Turnovers | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Steals | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Blocks | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| Points | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 32 | # 161 |
| Leszek Bialecki FB-Ninja | # 40 | # 158 |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 40 | # 158 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 23 | # 151 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 180 | # 131 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Christian Braun G - DEN | |
| 2026 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 183 | 181 |
| Field Goals Made | 37 | 31 |
| Field Goals Att | 51 | 59 |
| Field Goals % | .726 | .525 |
| Three Points Made | 0 | 12 |
| Three Points Att | 0 | 30 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .400 |
| Free Throws Made | 10 | 3 |
| Free Throws Att | 21 | 4 |
| Free Throws % | .476 | .750 |
| Offensive Rebound | 16 | 7 |
| Rebounds | 54 | 21 |
| Assists | 7 | 10 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 12 |
| Blocks | 17 | 1 |
| Points | 84 | 77 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Christian Braun G - DEN | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 30.6 |
| Field Goals Made | 4.9 | 4.6 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.2 | 8.5 |
| Field Goals % | .687 | .536 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 0.9 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 2.8 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .341 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 1.8 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 2.3 |
| Free Throws % | .537 | .800 |
| Offensive Rebound | 2.5 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.5 | 4.5 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 2.3 |
| Turnovers | 1.4 | 0.8 |
| Steals | 0.7 | 0.8 |
| Blocks | 2.2 | 0.4 |
| Points | 11.6 | 11.9 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Christian Braun G - DEN | |
| 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 | Christian Braun scored nine points (4-9 FG, 1-4 3PT) to go with four rebounds and three steals in Monday night's 134-114 loss to the Golden State Warriors. Leo Sells Tue, Oct 27th | |
| 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 | Christian Braun posted a near double-double for the Nuggets Saturday night, grabbing eight rebounds and chipping in 15 points (7-11 FG, 0-3 3PT, 1-2 FT) while also dishing out two assists and recording two steals in a 141-135 win over the Pelicans. Chris Schommer Sun, Oct 25th | |
| Walker Kessler (finger) will play in Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Leo Sells Tue, Oct 20th | Christian Braun scored seven points (3-10 FG, 1-6 3PT) to go along with six rebounds, one assist and one steal in the Nuggets 96-84 loss against the Thunder. Ari Koslow Fri, Oct 23rd | |
| 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 | Christian Braun has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Spurs. 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 | Christian Braun has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder. Ari Koslow Fri, Apr 10th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
