Who Should I Trade?
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander for Walker Kessler (2025)
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| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander G - OKC  | Walker Kessler C - LAL  | |
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100% Recommended by 7 of 7 experts |
0% Recommended by 0 of 7 experts |
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| Rest of Season | # 4 | ‐ |
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| Injury Alert | - | OUT |
| Expert Ranks | ||
| Jason Longfellow Razzball | # 3 | ‐ |
| Jason Klabacha Yahoo! Sports | # 5 | # 62 |
| Ethan Masel The Fantasy Bulletin | # 5 | ‐ |
| Dan Titus Yahoo! Sports | # 4 | # 60 |
| Kelly Kirby FantasyPros | # 4 | # 34 |
| Seth Fisher Total Sports Live | # 5 | # 258 |
| Jonah Hauman Yahoo! Sports | # 5 | # 63 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander G - OKC | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| 2024 Stats | ||
| Minutes | 2,598 | 1,740 |
| Field Goals Made | 860 | 278 |
| Field Goals Att | 1,656 | 420 |
| Field Goals % | .519 | .662 |
| Three Points Made | 163 | 6 |
| Three Points Att | 435 | 35 |
| Three Points % | .375 | .171 |
| Free Throws Made | 601 | 79 |
| Free Throws Att | 669 | 152 |
| Free Throws % | .898 | .520 |
| Offensive Rebound | 67 | 266 |
| Rebounds | 379 | 707 |
| Assists | 486 | 97 |
| Turnovers | 183 | 86 |
| Steals | 131 | 36 |
| Blocks | 77 | 138 |
| Points | 2,484 | 641 |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander G - OKC | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
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| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander G - OKC | Walker Kessler C - LAL | |
| News | ||
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander was named the 2025-26 NBA Most Valuable Player. Ari Koslow Sun, May 17th | 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 | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Suns. Ari Koslow Sun, Apr 12th | The Los Angeles Lakers are set to meet with restricted free agent center Walker Kessler. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Nuggets. Ari Koslow Thu, Apr 9th | Walker Kessler is scheduled to meet with three teams on Tuesday. Ari Koslow Tue, Jun 30th | |
| Gilgeous-Alexander extended his NBA-record consecutive 20-point game streak to 139 Tuesday, doing it in just 28 minutes — 25 points (10-of-15 FGs, 3-of-3 FTs), eight assists, two steals, two three-pointers, and one rebound in the blowout win over a Lakers team missing Luka Dončić, Austin Reaves, and LeBron James. Bruno Mulé Wed, Apr 8th | 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 | |
| Shai Gilgeous-Alexander led the Thunder offense Sunday night, dishing out seven assists, recording one steal, grabbing four rebounds, and scoring 20 points (7-10 FG, 2-3 3PT, 4-5 FT) in a 146-111 win over the Jazz. Chris Schommer Mon, Apr 6th | Walker Kessler (shoulder) is undergoing season-ending shoulder surgery. Garrett Ball Wed, Nov 5th | |
| Notes | ||
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