Who Should I Trade?
LeBron James for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| LeBron James F - PHI  | Walker Kessler C - LAL  | |
Expert |
86% Recommended by 6 of 7 experts |
14% Recommended by 1 of 7 experts |
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| Rest of Season | # 24 | ‐ |
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| Injury Alert | - | OUT |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 21 | ‐ |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 30 | # 62 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 22 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 32 | # 60 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 18 | # 258 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 28 | # 63 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 35 | # 34 |
| LeBron James F - PHI | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 2,456 | 1,740 |
| Field Goals Made | 651 | 278 |
| Field Goals Att | 1,270 | 420 |
| Field Goals % | .513 | .662 |
| Three Points Made | 149 | 6 |
| Three Points Att | 396 | 35 |
| Three Points % | .376 | .171 |
| Free Throws Made | 259 | 79 |
| Free Throws Att | 331 | 152 |
| Free Throws % | .783 | .520 |
| Offensive Rebound | 72 | 266 |
| Rebounds | 546 | 707 |
| Assists | 575 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 260 | 86 |
| Steals | 70 | 36 |
| Blocks | 39 | 138 |
| Points | 1,710 | 641 |
| LeBron James F - PHI | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
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| LeBron James F - PHI | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| News | ||
| LeBron James is expected to play a "good amount of time" at point guard for the 76ers. Diego Sandoval Mon, Jul 27th | 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 | |
| LeBron James has agreed to a two-year, $8 million dollar contract with the Philadelphia 76ers according to Shams Charania. Chris Schommer Fri, Jul 24th | The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| LeBron James has informed the Los Angeles Lakers that he intends to play elsewhere this upcoming 2026-27 season and to move on without him. Garrett Ball Tue, Jun 30th | Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| LeBron James is drawing interest from the Golden State Warriors as he looks likely to hit free agency this week. The Warriors are also reportedly targeting Anthony Davis. Garrett Ball Sun, Jun 28th | 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 | |
| LeBron James is reportedly not prepared to take a pay cut to return to the Cavaliers. Ari Koslow Tue, May 26th | Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
