LAL
Walker Kessler
Ball Ranks' AI model projects Walker Kessler as the No. 34 player in 2026-27 9-category fantasy basketball: 10.2 points, 10.4 rebounds, 1.4 assists, 0.6 steals, 2.4 blocks, 0.2 three-pointers per game on 66.6% from the field, 57.6% from the line, and 1.4 turnovers, in 27.9 minutes a night across 50 projected games.
Reportedly traded to the Lakers for picks, not yet in the roster feed. A rim-running shot-blocker next to Luka Dončić is a strong fantasy fit.ESPN 2026 offseason trade tracker
Value
5.88
GP
50
MPG
27.9
PTS
10.2
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Season History
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| Season | Age | Team | GP | GS | MPG | Rank | Value | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | 3PM | FG% | FGA | FT% | FTA | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-27 Projection | 25 | LAL | 50 | 0 | 27.9 | #34 | 5.88 | 10.2 | 10.4 | 1.4 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0.2 | 66.6% | 6.7 | 57.6% | 2.3 | 1.4 |
| 25-26 | 24 | UTA | 5 | 0 | 30.8 | n/a | n/a | 14.4 | 10.8 | 3 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 70.3% | 7.4 | 70.0% | 4 | 3.2 |
| 24-25 | 23 | UTA | 58 | 0 | 30 | #49 | 5.39 | 11.1 | 12.2 | 1.7 | 0.6 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 66.3% | 7.2 | 52.0% | 2.6 | 1.5 |
| 23-24 | 22 | UTA | 64 | 0 | 23.3 | #73 | 3.85 | 8.1 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 2.4 | 0.1 | 65.4% | 5.5 | 60.2% | 1.5 | 1 |
| 22-23 | 21 | UTA | 74 | 0 | 23 | #54 | 4.35 | 9.2 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 0 | 72.0% | 5.6 | 51.6% | 2.1 | 0.8 |