Who Should I Trade?
LaMelo Ball for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN  | Walker Kessler C - LAL  | |
Expert |
100% Recommended by 7 of 7 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | # 23 | ‐ |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 31.2 | 30.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 8.0 | 4.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 19.3 | 7.1 |
| Field Goals % | .413 | .680 |
| Three Points Made | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Three Points Att | 10.6 | 0.6 |
| Three Points % | .358 | .263 |
| Free Throws Made | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws % | .877 | .538 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 5.2 | 11.5 |
| Assists | 7.9 | 1.6 |
| Turnovers | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Points | 22.8 | 11.4 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | - | OUT |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 31 | ‐ |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 12 | # 62 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 44 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 21 | # 60 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 14 | # 34 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 36 | # 258 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 13 | # 63 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,505 | 1,740 |
| Field Goals Made | 406 | 278 |
| Field Goals Att | 1,003 | 420 |
| Field Goals % | .405 | .662 |
| Three Points Made | 179 | 6 |
| Three Points Att | 528 | 35 |
| Three Points % | .339 | .171 |
| Free Throws Made | 193 | 79 |
| Free Throws Att | 229 | 152 |
| Free Throws % | .843 | .520 |
| Offensive Rebound | 47 | 266 |
| Rebounds | 232 | 707 |
| Assists | 347 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 167 | 86 |
| Steals | 54 | 36 |
| Blocks | 13 | 138 |
| Points | 1,184 | 641 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 31.2 | 30.9 |
| Field Goals Made | 8.0 | 4.8 |
| Field Goals Att | 19.3 | 7.1 |
| Field Goals % | .413 | .680 |
| Three Points Made | 3.8 | 0.2 |
| Three Points Att | 10.6 | 0.6 |
| Three Points % | .358 | .263 |
| Free Throws Made | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Free Throws Att | 3.6 | 2.9 |
| Free Throws % | .877 | .538 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 5.2 | 11.5 |
| Assists | 7.9 | 1.6 |
| Turnovers | 3.1 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 1.4 | 0.7 |
| Blocks | 0.3 | 2.2 |
| Points | 22.8 | 11.4 |
| LaMelo Ball G - MIN | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| News | ||
| LaMelo Ball has been traded to the Minnesota Timberwolves for Naz Reid, a 2033 first round pick, three first round pick swaps, and three second round picks. Charlotte is also sending Josh Green to Minnesota. Garrett Ball Thu, Jun 25th | 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 | |
| The Timberwolves and Raptors have emerged as two of the teams with trade interest in Charlotte’s LaMelo Ball. Ari Koslow Wed, Jun 24th | 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 | |
| LaMelo Ball scored 19 points (7-19 FG, 5-16 3P) with seven rebounds, six assists, two steals, and a block in the Hornets’ 110-96 win over the Knicks on Sunday. Garrett Ball Mon, Apr 13th | The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| LaMelo Ball scored 36 points (12-24 FG, 6-15 3PT, 6-6 FT) to go along with five rebounds, six assists and one steal in the Hornets 113-102 loss against the Celtics. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 8th | Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| LaMelo Ball led Charlotte with 35 points (13-22 FG, 7-14 3PT, 2-2 FT) and added three rebounds, eight assists, and a steal in the Hornets' 122-108 win over Minnesota on Sunday. David Leisering Mon, Apr 6th | 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 | |
| Notes | ||
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