Who Should I Trade?
D'Angelo Russell for Walker Kessler (2026)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | D'Angelo Russell G - FA  | |
Expert |
100% Recommended by 6 of 6 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 6 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 57 | ‐ |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Made | 5.1 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Att | 7.5 | ‐ |
| Field Goals % | .678 | ‐ |
| Three Points Made | 0.1 | ‐ |
| Three Points Att | 0.5 | ‐ |
| Three Points % | .263 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Made | 1.6 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Att | 3.0 | ‐ |
| Free Throws % | .552 | ‐ |
| Offensive Rebound | 3.7 | ‐ |
| Rebounds | 11.4 | ‐ |
| Assists | 1.7 | ‐ |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | ‐ |
| Steals | 0.8 | ‐ |
| Blocks | 2.2 | ‐ |
| Points | 12.0 | ‐ |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | FA |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 28 | ‐ |
| Leszek Bialecki FB-Ninja | # 40 | ‐ |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 40 | ‐ |
| Mauricio Castillo Yahoo! Sports | # 59 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 21 | ‐ |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 180 | ‐ |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | D'Angelo Russell G - FA | |
| 2026 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 400 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Made | 81 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Att | 120 | ‐ |
| Field Goals % | .675 | ‐ |
| Three Points Made | 0 | ‐ |
| Three Points Att | 0 | ‐ |
| Three Points % | .000 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Made | 27 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Att | 44 | ‐ |
| Free Throws % | .614 | ‐ |
| Offensive Rebound | 46 | ‐ |
| Rebounds | 141 | ‐ |
| Assists | 23 | ‐ |
| Turnovers | 22 | ‐ |
| Steals | 16 | ‐ |
| Blocks | 29 | ‐ |
| Points | 189 | ‐ |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | D'Angelo Russell G - FA | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Made | 5.1 | ‐ |
| Field Goals Att | 7.5 | ‐ |
| Field Goals % | .678 | ‐ |
| Three Points Made | 0.1 | ‐ |
| Three Points Att | 0.5 | ‐ |
| Three Points % | .263 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Made | 1.6 | ‐ |
| Free Throws Att | 3.0 | ‐ |
| Free Throws % | .552 | ‐ |
| Offensive Rebound | 3.7 | ‐ |
| Rebounds | 11.4 | ‐ |
| Assists | 1.7 | ‐ |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | ‐ |
| Steals | 0.8 | ‐ |
| Blocks | 2.2 | ‐ |
| Points | 12.0 | ‐ |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | D'Angelo Russell G - FA | |
| 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 | The Memphis Grizzlies and veteran guard D’Angelo Russell are expected to work on a buyout or trade. Ari Koslow Wed, Jul 22nd | |
| 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 | The Washington Wizards are sending D'Angelo Russell, a future second-round pick and a future second-round pick swap to the Memphis Grizzlies. Ari Koslow Tue, Jul 7th | |
| 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 | D'Angelo Russell opted into his $6-million player option for the 2026-27 season with the Washington Wizards on Friday. Diego Sandoval Fri, Jun 19th | |
| 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 | D'Angelo Russell will not make his debut with the Wizards on Sunday against the Heat. Ari Koslow Sun, Feb 8th | |
| 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 | D’Angelo Russell has been traded to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster trade centered on Anthony Davis that sends him, Russell, Dante Exum, and Jaden Hardy to the Wizards for a host of players, two firsts, and three second round picks. Garrett Ball Wed, Feb 4th | |
| Notes | ||
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