Who Should I Trade?
Max Strus for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Max Strus F - LAC  | |
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57% Recommended by 4 of 7 experts |
43% Recommended by 3 of 7 experts |
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| Injury Alert | OUT | OUT |
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| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | # 203 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | # 199 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | # 240 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | # 189 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 208 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | # 176 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | ‐ | # 214 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Max Strus F - LAC | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | 1,273 |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | 165 |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | 373 |
| Field Goals % | .662 | .442 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 113 |
| Three Points Att | 35 | 293 |
| Three Points % | .171 | .386 |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | 28 |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | 34 |
| Free Throws % | .520 | .824 |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | 53 |
| Rebounds | 707 | 217 |
| Assists | 97 | 158 |
| Turnovers | 86 | 54 |
| Steals | 36 | 26 |
| Blocks | 138 | 12 |
| Points | 641 | 471 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Max Strus F - LAC | |
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| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Max Strus F - LAC | |
| News | ||
| 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 | Max Strus left Sunday's preseason game against the Warriors due to a right foot injury. Ari Koslow Mon, Oct 5th | |
| 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 | Max Strus was traded to the Denver Nuggets on Wednesday. Diego Sandoval Wed, Aug 19th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | The Cavs have reportedly held trade conversations regarding Max Strus. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Max Strus is expected to slide into the starting lineup on Monday against the Knicks. Ari Koslow Mon, May 25th | |
| 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 | Max Strus is expected to start in Game 7 on Sunday against the Pistons. Ari Koslow Sun, May 17th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
