Who Should I Trade?
Nikola Jovic for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Nikola Jovic F - MIA  | |
Expert |
57% Recommended by 4 of 7 experts |
43% Recommended by 3 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 156 |
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| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | # 154 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | # 115 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | # 177 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | # 153 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 178 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | # 182 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | ‐ | # 207 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Nikola Jovic F - MIA | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | 1,156 |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | 172 |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | 378 |
| Field Goals % | .662 | .455 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 78 |
| Three Points Att | 35 | 210 |
| Three Points % | .171 | .371 |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | 72 |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | 87 |
| Free Throws % | .520 | .828 |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | 26 |
| Rebounds | 707 | 180 |
| Assists | 97 | 131 |
| Turnovers | 86 | 60 |
| Steals | 36 | 38 |
| Blocks | 138 | 13 |
| Points | 641 | 494 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Nikola Jovic F - MIA | |
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| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Nikola Jovic F - MIA | |
| 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 | Nikola Jovic has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Hawks. Ari Koslow Sat, Apr 11th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Nikola Jovic has been ruled out for Thursday’s game against the Raptors. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 8th | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Nikola Jovic is expected to miss at least the next three games. Ari Koslow Tue, Apr 7th | |
| 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 | Nikola Jovic has been ruled out for Tuesday’s game against the Raptors. Ari Koslow Mon, Apr 6th | |
| Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | Nikola Jovic is listed as available for Tuesday’s game against the Pacers. Ari Koslow Tue, Mar 17th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
