Who Should I Trade?
Malik Beasley for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Malik Beasley G - FA  | |
Expert |
80% Recommended by 4 of 5 experts |
20% Recommended by 1 of 5 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 289 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | # 250 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | ‐ |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | ‐ |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | ‐ |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | # 254 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Malik Beasley G - FA | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | 2,283 |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | 461 |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | 1,071 |
| Field Goals % | .662 | .430 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 319 |
| Three Points Att | 35 | 766 |
| Three Points % | .171 | .416 |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | 95 |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | 140 |
| Free Throws % | .520 | .679 |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | 47 |
| Rebounds | 707 | 214 |
| Assists | 97 | 139 |
| Turnovers | 86 | 83 |
| Steals | 36 | 73 |
| Blocks | 138 | 5 |
| Points | 641 | 1,336 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Malik Beasley G - FA | |
| 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 | Malik Beasley has been indicted on charges of gambling related to sports, including points shaving and prop bets. Garrett Ball Mon, Jun 29th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | The US District Attorney’s Office is investigating Malik Beasley due to gambling allegations related to NBA games and prop bets. Ari Koslow Sun, Jun 29th | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Malik Beasley scored 23 points (8-14 FG, 7-11 3PT) and dished out two assists in Sunday's 140-133 OT loss to the Milwaukee Bucks. Leo Sells Mon, Apr 14th | |
| 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 | Malik Beasley (illness) will be active for Friday's game against the Milwaukee Bucks. Leo Sells Fri, Apr 11th | |
| Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | Malik Beasley has been added to the injury report as questionable for Friday's game against the Bucks. Ari Koslow Fri, Apr 11th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
