Who Should I Trade?
Dariq Whitehead for Walker Kessler (2025)
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| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Dariq Whitehead F - FA  | |
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0% Recommended by 0 of 5 experts |
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| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
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| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | ‐ |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | ‐ |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | ‐ |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | ‐ |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Dariq Whitehead F - FA | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | 246 |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | 39 |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | 96 |
| Field Goals % | .662 | .406 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 33 |
| Three Points Att | 35 | 74 |
| Three Points % | .171 | .446 |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | 3 |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | 5 |
| Free Throws % | .520 | .600 |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | 4 |
| Rebounds | 707 | 29 |
| Assists | 97 | 12 |
| Turnovers | 86 | 15 |
| Steals | 36 | 6 |
| Blocks | 138 | 1 |
| Points | 641 | 114 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Dariq Whitehead F - FA | |
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| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Dariq Whitehead F - FA | |
| News | ||
| 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 | Dariq Whitehead scored 26 points (11-21 FG, 4-11 3PT) to go along with four rebounds and one assist in the Grizzlies 132-101 loss against the Rockets. Ari Koslow Mon, Apr 13th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Whitehead set new season-highs in both points and three-pointers Monday — 20 points (7-of-15 FGs), six three-pointers, three rebounds, and one assist off the bench in the loss to the Cavaliers. Bruno Mulé Tue, Apr 7th | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Dariq Whitehead scored 14 points (5-9 FG, 4-7 3P) with two rebounds, two assists, and two steals in the Nets' 119-114 win over the Pelicans on Tuesday. Garrett Ball Wed, Apr 9th | |
| 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 | Dariq Whitehead is off the injury report for Tuesday's game against the Spurs. Ari Koslow Mon, Mar 3rd | |
| Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | Dariq Whitehead (knee) will be out for Saturday's game against the Detroit Pistons. Leo Sells Sat, Mar 1st | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
