Who Should I Trade?
Klay Thompson for Walker Kessler (2026)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Klay Thompson G - MIA  | |
Expert |
100% Recommended by 5 of 5 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 5 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 62 | # 239 |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 23.4 |
| Field Goals Made | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.3 | 10.9 |
| Field Goals % | .684 | .410 |
| Three Points Made | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| Three Points Att | 0.5 | 7.7 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .397 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Free Throws % | .537 | .835 |
| Offensive Rebound | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.4 | 2.4 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Blocks | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Points | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 34 | # 242 |
| Leszek Bialecki FB-Ninja | # 40 | # 244 |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 40 | # 244 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 23 | # 218 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 180 | # 219 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Klay Thompson G - MIA | |
| 2026 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 246 | 153 |
| Field Goals Made | 50 | 29 |
| Field Goals Att | 70 | 66 |
| Field Goals % | .714 | .439 |
| Three Points Made | 0 | 23 |
| Three Points Att | 0 | 56 |
| Three Points % | .000 | .411 |
| Free Throws Made | 15 | 2 |
| Free Throws Att | 28 | 2 |
| Free Throws % | .536 | 1.000 |
| Offensive Rebound | 25 | 0 |
| Rebounds | 84 | 9 |
| Assists | 10 | 9 |
| Turnovers | 12 | 6 |
| Steals | 9 | 1 |
| Blocks | 20 | 1 |
| Points | 115 | 83 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Klay Thompson G - MIA | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 23.4 |
| Field Goals Made | 5.0 | 4.5 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.3 | 10.9 |
| Field Goals % | .684 | .410 |
| Three Points Made | 0.1 | 3.0 |
| Three Points Att | 0.5 | 7.7 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .397 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.6 | 0.6 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 0.8 |
| Free Throws % | .537 | .835 |
| Offensive Rebound | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.4 | 2.4 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.7 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 1.0 |
| Steals | 0.8 | 0.5 |
| Blocks | 2.3 | 0.3 |
| Points | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Klay Thompson G - MIA | |
| News | ||
| 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 | Klay Thompson scored 25 points (9-14 FG, 7-12 3P) with three assists in the Heat's 145-125 win over the Pacers. Garrett Ball Sat, Oct 31st | |
| Walker Kessler posted a double-double for the Lakers Friday night, grabbing 13 rebounds and chipping in 10 points (4-7 FG, 2-3 FT) while also blocking five shots and dishing out two assists in a 112-95 loss to the Warriors. Chris Schommer Sun, Nov 1st | Klay Thompson has agreed to a buyout with the Dallas Mavericks and is expected to sign with the Miami Heat. Diego Sandoval Fri, Aug 21st | |
| 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 | Klay Thompson is expected to approach the Mavericks in the near future to discuss a mutual parting of ways via trade or buyout. Ari Koslow Tue, Jul 28th | |
| 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 | Klay Thompson has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Spurs. Ari Koslow Fri, Apr 10th | |
| Walker Kessler (finger) will play in Wednesday's game against the Golden State Warriors. Leo Sells Tue, Oct 20th | Klay Thompson is off the injury report for Friday's game against the Spurs. Ari Koslow Thu, Apr 9th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
