Who Should I Trade?
Nick Smith Jr. for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Nick Smith Jr. G - FA  | |
Expert |
100% Recommended by 5 of 5 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 5 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | ‐ | ‐ |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | OUT | DTD |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | ‐ |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | ‐ |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | ‐ |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | ‐ |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Nick Smith Jr. G - FA | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | 1,369 |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | 222 |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | 568 |
| Field Goals % | .662 | .391 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 104 |
| Three Points Att | 35 | 306 |
| Three Points % | .171 | .340 |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | 43 |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | 46 |
| Free Throws % | .520 | .935 |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | 13 |
| Rebounds | 707 | 128 |
| Assists | 97 | 145 |
| Turnovers | 86 | 82 |
| Steals | 36 | 17 |
| Blocks | 138 | 6 |
| Points | 641 | 591 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Nick Smith Jr. 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 | The Lakers reportedly intend to decline Nick Smith Jr.’s $2.5 million team option. Ari Koslow Mon, Jun 29th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Nick Smith Jr. took full advantage of an increased opportunity in Sunday’s win over the Kings, tallying 21 points (8-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, and five three-pointers in 24 minutes. Bruno Mulé Mon, Dec 29th | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | The Los Angeles Lakers signed Nick Smith Jr. to a two-way contract on Monday. Nicholas Rodriguez Mon, Sep 29th | |
| 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 | The Charlotte Hornets waived Nick Smith Jr. on Thursday. Nicholas Rodriguez Sat, Sep 27th | |
| Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | Nick Smith Jr. has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Celtics. Ari Koslow Sun, Apr 13th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
