Who Should I Trade?
Desmond Bane for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Desmond Bane G - ORL  | Walker Kessler C - LAL  | |
Expert |
86% Recommended by 6 of 7 experts |
14% Recommended by 1 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 47 | ‐ |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 33.2 | 30.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 6.9 | 4.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 14.7 | 7.1 |
| Field Goals % | .473 | .680 |
| Three Points Made | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Three Points Att | 5.6 | 0.6 |
| Three Points % | .385 | .263 |
| Free Throws Made | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws % | .900 | .538 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 4.8 | 11.5 |
| Assists | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Points | 19.3 | 11.4 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | OUT |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 52 | ‐ |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 45 | # 62 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 71 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 42 | # 60 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 47 | # 258 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 45 | # 63 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 57 | # 34 |
| Desmond Bane G - ORL | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2025 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 2,756 | 154 |
| Field Goals Made | 583 | 26 |
| Field Goals Att | 1,205 | 37 |
| Field Goals % | .484 | .703 |
| Three Points Made | 167 | 6 |
| Three Points Att | 427 | 8 |
| Three Points % | .391 | .750 |
| Free Throws Made | 314 | 14 |
| Free Throws Att | 346 | 20 |
| Free Throws % | .908 | .700 |
| Offensive Rebound | 98 | 23 |
| Rebounds | 338 | 54 |
| Assists | 338 | 15 |
| Turnovers | 164 | 16 |
| Steals | 86 | 7 |
| Blocks | 37 | 9 |
| Points | 1,647 | 72 |
| Desmond Bane G - ORL | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 33.2 | 30.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 6.9 | 4.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 14.7 | 7.1 |
| Field Goals % | .473 | .680 |
| Three Points Made | 2.2 | 0.2 |
| Three Points Att | 5.6 | 0.6 |
| Three Points % | .385 | .263 |
| Free Throws Made | 3.3 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 3.7 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws % | .900 | .538 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 4.8 | 11.5 |
| Assists | 4.4 | 1.6 |
| Turnovers | 2.2 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 1.1 | 0.7 |
| Blocks | 0.5 | 2.2 |
| Points | 19.3 | 11.4 |
| Desmond Bane G - ORL | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| News | ||
| Desmond Bane is listed as probable for Sunday's game against the Pistons. Ari Koslow Sun, Apr 19th | Walker Kessler (finger) will play in Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Leo Sells Tue, Oct 20th | |
| Bane had scored 25 or more points in each of his previous three games, and Wednesday's 18-point effort was a step back in scoring but not in overall contribution — 18 points (7-of-13 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), six assists, three rebounds, one steal, one block, and one three-pointer to tie for the team lead in assists against the Timberwolves. Bruno Mulé Thu, Apr 9th | 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 | |
| Desmond Bane scored 27 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3PT, 8-11 FT) to go along with six rebounds, four assists, one steal and one block in the 112-108 win for the Magic over the Pelicans. Ari Koslow Mon, Apr 6th | 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 | |
| Desmond Bane filled the stat sheet for the Magic Friday night, dishing out five assists, recording three steals, grabbing seven rebounds, and scoring 27 points (8-13 FG, 3-5 3PT, 8-9 FT) in a 138-127 win over the Mavericks. Chris Schommer Sat, Apr 4th | The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Desmond Bane scored 21 points (6-16 FG, 2-6 3PT, 7-8 FT) to go along with six rebounds, five assists, one steal and one block in the 115-111 win for the Magic over the Suns. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 1st | Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
