Who Should I Trade?
Jalen Smith for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Jalen Smith F - CHI  | |
Expert |
57% Recommended by 4 of 7 experts |
43% Recommended by 3 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 149 | # 182 |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 20.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Field Goals % | .688 | .480 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 3.9 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .347 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Free Throws % | .534 | .776 |
| Offensive Rebound | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Rebounds | 11.4 | 6.3 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Blocks | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Points | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | DTD |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | # 226 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | ‐ |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | # 233 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | # 235 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 142 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | # 216 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | ‐ | # 93 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Jalen Smith F - CHI | |
| 2025 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 154 | 1,095 |
| Field Goals Made | 26 | 195 |
| Field Goals Att | 37 | 404 |
| Field Goals % | .703 | .483 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 82 |
| Three Points Att | 8 | 220 |
| Three Points % | .750 | .373 |
| Free Throws Made | 14 | 69 |
| Free Throws Att | 20 | 93 |
| Free Throws % | .700 | .742 |
| Offensive Rebound | 23 | 98 |
| Rebounds | 54 | 355 |
| Assists | 15 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 16 | 53 |
| Steals | 7 | 24 |
| Blocks | 9 | 42 |
| Points | 72 | 541 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Jalen Smith F - CHI | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 20.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 5.0 | 3.6 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.3 | 7.6 |
| Field Goals % | .688 | .480 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 3.9 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .347 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 1.4 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 1.8 |
| Free Throws % | .534 | .776 |
| Offensive Rebound | 4.0 | 2.6 |
| Rebounds | 11.4 | 6.3 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 0.9 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Blocks | 2.3 | 0.8 |
| Points | 11.7 | 10.1 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Jalen Smith F - CHI | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith notched a double-double for the Bulls Friday, grabbing 13 rebounds and chipping in 14 points (6-10 FG2-5 3PT) while also recording three steals and dishing out one assist in a 132-125 win over the Bucks. Chris Schommer Sat, Oct 24th | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith scored 15 points (5-10 FG, 0-3 3PT, 5-6 FT) to go along with eight rebounds, one assist and one block in the Bulls 135-135-92 loss against the Raptors. Ari Koslow Thu, Oct 22nd | |
| Walker Kessler (finger) will play in Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Leo Sells Tue, Oct 20th | Jalen Smith has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Ari Koslow Thu, Mar 26th | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith (calf) ready to go for Monday's game against the Rockets. Nate Miller - FantasyPros Mon, Mar 23rd | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets. Ari Koslow Sun, Mar 22nd | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
