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 | ‐ | ‐ |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | OUT | OUT |
| 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 | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | 962 |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | 190 |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | 408 |
| Field Goals % | .662 | .466 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 72 |
| Three Points Att | 35 | 222 |
| Three Points % | .171 | .324 |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | 72 |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | 89 |
| Free Throws % | .520 | .809 |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | 89 |
| Rebounds | 707 | 357 |
| Assists | 97 | 65 |
| Turnovers | 86 | 37 |
| Steals | 36 | 17 |
| Blocks | 138 | 44 |
| Points | 641 | 524 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Jalen Smith F - CHI | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith has been ruled out for the rest of the season. Ari Koslow Thu, Mar 26th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Jalen Smith (calf) ready to go for Monday's game against the Rockets. Nate Miller - FantasyPros Mon, Mar 23rd | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Jalen Smith is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Rockets. Ari Koslow Sun, Mar 22nd | |
| 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 | Jalen Smith has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Cavaliers. Ari Koslow Thu, Mar 19th | |
| Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | Smith is managing a right calf strain heading into Thursday's back-to-back second leg against the Cavaliers, putting his availability in question. Bruno Mulé Thu, Mar 19th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
