Who Should I Trade?
Peyton Watson for Walker Kessler (2025)
Experts' Pick | ||
| Walker Kessler C - LAL  | Peyton Watson F - CLE  | |
Expert |
57% Recommended by 4 of 7 experts |
43% Recommended by 3 of 7 experts |
| Rankings | ||
| Rest of Season | ‐ | # 151 |
| Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 29.4 |
| Field Goals Made | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.1 | 9.7 |
| Field Goals % | .680 | .479 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 3.5 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .387 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Free Throws % | .538 | .714 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.5 | 4.8 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Blocks | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Points | 11.4 | 12.8 |
| Misc | ||
| Injury Alert | OUT | - |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 62 | # 215 |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 60 | # 194 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 34 | # 216 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 63 | # 197 |
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | ‐ | # 115 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 258 | # 185 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | ‐ | # 59 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Peyton Watson F - CLE | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 1,740 | 1,657 |
| Field Goals Made | 278 | 204 |
| Field Goals Att | 420 | 428 |
| Field Goals % | .662 | .477 |
| Three Points Made | 6 | 48 |
| Three Points Att | 35 | 136 |
| Three Points % | .171 | .353 |
| Free Throws Made | 79 | 95 |
| Free Throws Att | 152 | 137 |
| Free Throws % | .520 | .693 |
| Offensive Rebound | 266 | 47 |
| Rebounds | 707 | 233 |
| Assists | 97 | 94 |
| Turnovers | 86 | 56 |
| Steals | 36 | 48 |
| Blocks | 138 | 93 |
| Points | 641 | 551 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Peyton Watson F - CLE | |
| 2026 Projections | ||
| Minutes | 30.9 | 29.4 |
| Field Goals Made | 4.8 | 4.6 |
| Field Goals Att | 7.1 | 9.7 |
| Field Goals % | .680 | .479 |
| Three Points Made | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Three Points Att | 0.6 | 3.5 |
| Three Points % | .263 | .387 |
| Free Throws Made | 1.5 | 2.2 |
| Free Throws Att | 2.9 | 3.1 |
| Free Throws % | .538 | .714 |
| Offensive Rebound | 0.0 | 0.0 |
| Rebounds | 11.5 | 4.8 |
| Assists | 1.6 | 1.9 |
| Turnovers | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Steals | 0.7 | 1.0 |
| Blocks | 2.2 | 1.3 |
| Points | 11.4 | 12.8 |
| Walker Kessler C - LAL | Peyton Watson F - CLE | |
| 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 | Peyton Watson was traded to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday. He will sign a 4-year, $88 million deal with Cleveland. Diego Sandoval Wed, Aug 19th | |
| 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 Nuggets have offered Peyton Watson a five-year, $70 million contract. Ari Koslow Tue, Jul 28th | |
| The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Peyton Watson reportedly continues to be described as a "likely target" for the Clippers. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | Peyton Watson has been ruled out for Game 6 on Thursday against the Timberwolves. Ari Koslow Wed, Apr 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 | Nuggets coach David Adelman said he has "no idea" if Peyton Watson can get back in time for Game 6 on Thursday. Ari Koslow Tue, Apr 28th | |
| Notes | ||
| There are no recent notes for these players | ||
