| PPG | APG | RPG | MPG | STLS | BLKS | FSP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14.40 | 3.00 | 10.80 | 30.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 20.16 |
| Compare to same point last season | ||||||
Walker Kessler | Fantasy Outlook
Walker Kessler 2026-27 Outlook: Anchoring the Lakers' Frontcourt
Walker Kessler enters his first campaign with the Lakers entrenched as the starting center atop the depth chart ahead of Kevon Looney. Head coach JJ Redick has lauded him as an ideal interior anchor alongside playmakers Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves. Despite minor preseason maintenance, he enters the season with solid rotational stability.
Our models project Kessler to average 32.1 fantasy points across 31.0 minutes per game over 70 projected appearances. He projects to anchor fantasy frontcourts with 11.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per game, pairing elite rim protection with an efficient 64.1% field-goal mark and 11.9 points per contest.
Drafted around pick 56, Kessler provides category-winning defensive peripherals and steady double-double potential. While his projected 57.3% free-throw clip remains a drag in category leagues, his secure starting role and exceptional rim protection cement him as a dependable mid-round fantasy center.
FantasySP AI Analysis
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Walker Kessler Fantasy
| DATE | OPP | M | FG | PTS | AST | STL | REB | BLK | TO | FPT | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31 | PHO | 28 | 2/5 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 13 | 0 | 3 | 20 | 34 |
| 10/29 | POR | 31 | 7/12 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 13 |
| 10/27 | PHO | 35 | 9/12 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 11 | 4 | 3 | 49 | 17 |
| 10/24 | SAC | 29 | 1/1 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 0 | 6 | 17 | 35 |
| 10/22 | LAC | 28 | 7/7 | 22 | 4 | 2 | 9 | 4 | 1 | 50 | 0 |
| Totals: | 151 | 26/37 | 72 | 15 | 7 | 54 | 9 | 16 | 175 | ||
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| YEAR | TEAM | GP | M | FG% | 3P% | FT% | PPG | AST | REB | BLK | STL | TO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-23 | UTA | 72 | 22.7 | .720 | .333 | .516 | 9.3 | 0.9 | 8.4 | 2.4 | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| 23-24 | UTA | 64 | 22.9 | .654 | .211 | .602 | 8.1 | 0.9 | 7.5 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.0 |
| 24-25 | UTA | 56 | 29.5 | .659 | .171 | .507 | 11.0 | 1.7 | 12.3 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.5 |
| 25-26 | UTA | 5 | 30.2 | .703 | .750 | .700 | 14.4 | 3.0 | 10.8 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 3.2 |
| 3-YEAR AVG | 42 | 26.1 | .659 | .258 | .556 | 9.6 | 1.4 | 9.8 | 2.4 | 0.6 | 1.3 | |
| Totals | 197 | 24.9 | .680 | .262 | .541 | 9.5 | 1.2 | 9.3 | 2.4 | 0.5 | 1.1 | |
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OWN START TRENDS
Depth Chart
Los Angeles Lakers
Roster Breakdown| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Luka Doncic PG/SG | 100% | 100% |
| Austin Reaves SG/PG/SF | 100% | 100% |
| Dalton Knecht SG/SF | 1% | 0% |
| Quentin Grimes SG/SF | 66% | 22% |
| Collin Sexton PG/SG | 41% | 7% |
| Bronny James Jr. PG/SG | 3% | 1% |
| Cameron Carr SG | 3% | 1% |
| Matisse Thybulle SG/SF | 2% | 0% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Ziaire Williams SF/SG | 2% | 1% |
| Sandro Mamukelashvili PF/C | 36% | 12% |
| Jake LaRavia PF/SF | 22% | 2% |
| Jarred Vanderbilt SF/C | 1% | 0% |
| NAME | OWN | START |
|---|---|---|
| Walker Kessler C | 100% | 97% |
Team Injuries
| PLAYER | STATUS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Cameron Carr #43 · SG | QuestionableDTDUndisclosed | Carr is battling an undisclosed issue and is uncertain to take the court for the Lakers. INJ SINCE: Oct 16 |
| Collin Sexton #10 · PG | QuestionableDTDLower Leg | Sexton is dealing with a right lower-leg injury and is uncertain to suit up for the Lakers. INJ SINCE: Oct 16 |
| PLAYER | STATUS | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| Adou Thiero #1 · SF | QuestionableDTDUndisclosed | Thiero is battling an undisclosed issue and is uncertain to take the court for the Lakers. INJ SINCE: Oct 16 |
Team Rankings
PTS
116.3
11th
REB
41.0
27th
AST
25.9
17th
TO
13.8
16th
FG%
50.2
1st
3P%
35.9
16th
FT%
76.3
25th
eFG%
57.3
2nd
STL
8.5
14th
BLK
4.3
22nd
PF
18.5
3rd
| Team | W-L | Win % | GB | PTS | OPP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakers | 53-29 | 0.646 | 11 | 116.3 | 114.6 |
 Suns | 45-37 | 0.549 | 19 | 112.6 | 111.1 |
 Clippers | 42-40 | 0.512 | 22 | 113.8 | 112.6 |
 Warriors | 37-45 | 0.451 | 27 | 114.6 | 115.2 |
 Kings | 22-60 | 0.268 | 42 | 111.0 | 121.0 |
Team Stats
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luka Dončić | 64 | 33.5 | 7.7 | 8.3 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 4.0 | 47.6 | 36.6 | 78.0 | |
| Marcus Smart | 62 | 9.3 | 2.8 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 1.5 | 39.5 | 33.1 | 82.2 | |
| Nick Smith Jr. | 30 | 6.2 | 0.8 | 1.0 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.7 | 43.5 | 39.5 | 73.3 | |
| Bronny James Jr. | 42 | 2.9 | 0.5 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.1 | 0.6 | 40.9 | 38.6 | 85.7 | |
| Kobe Bufkin | 16 | 2.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.3 | 30.0 | 19.2 | 91.7 | |
| Chris Mañon | 9 | 0.8 | 1.1 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 33.3 | 0.0 | 75.0 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Reaves | 51 | 23.3 | 4.7 | 5.5 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 3.0 | 49.0 | 36.0 | 87.1 | |
| Luke Kennard | 78 | 8.4 | 2.3 | 2.2 | 0.7 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 53.3 | 47.8 | 91.3 | |
| Dalton Knecht | 54 | 4.2 | 1.4 | 0.4 | 0.2 | 0.2 | 0.4 | 45.5 | 34.2 | 72.7 | |
| Adou Thiero | 25 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 | 0.4 | 51.6 | 33.3 | 63.6 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LeBron James | 60 | 20.9 | 6.1 | 7.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 | 3.0 | 51.5 | 31.7 | 73.7 | |
| Jarred Vanderbilt | 65 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 0.3 | 0.9 | 47.1 | 29.3 | 58.9 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rui Hachimura | 68 | 11.5 | 3.3 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.3 | 0.6 | 51.4 | 44.3 | 69.4 | |
| Jake LaRavia | 82 | 8.2 | 4.0 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 1.1 | 45.9 | 32.1 | 76.3 | |
| Drew Timme | 27 | 3.4 | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.2 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 57.6 | 44.0 | 55.6 |
| Player | GP | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG% | 3P% | FT% | O/S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deandre Ayton | 72 | 12.5 | 8.0 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 1.0 | 1.2 | 67.1 | 0.0 | 64.5 | |
| Jaxson Hayes | 66 | 7.5 | 4.1 | 0.9 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 0.5 | 75.6 | 100.0 | 65.3 | |
| Maxi Kleber | 42 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 45.2 | 23.1 | 53.8 |
Owned Breakdown
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Schedule
| DATE | OPP | SCORE |
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Player Timeline
Oct 13th
Walker Kessler Takes the Court for Shootaround in Las Vegas
Oct 11th
Walker Kessler Practices With Wrapped Pinkie; Preseason Debut Status ...
Sep 29th
Walker Kessler Says LA Has the Tools to Become a “Nasty” Defensive ...
Sep 28th
Walker Kessler Focused on His First Season With the Lakers
Sep 24th
JJ Redick Says Lakers’ Rotation Spots Are Up for Grabs, Calls Kessler ...
Jul 26th
Walker Kessler Celebrates His 25th Birthday
Jul 9th
Walker Kessler Shows Off Above-the-Rim Play in Highlight Clip
Jul 8th
Walker Kessler Reportedly Officially Joins the Lakers
Jul 2nd
NBA Trade Buzz: Jazz Get Everything from L.A. in Walker Kessler Deal ...
Jul 1st
BREAKING: Lakers Acquire Walker Kessler from Jazz in Blockbuster Trade
Jun 30th
Lakers Reportedly Among Teams Interested in Jazz RFA Walker Kessler
Jun 29th
Jazz Extend Qualifying Offer to Walker Kessler, Making Him a Restricted ...
Player News
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Geno Smith’s Touchdown Pass to Rookie Omar Cooper Overturned for Offensive Pass Interference
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Geno Smith’s Touchdown Pass to Omar Cooper Overturned for Offensive Pass Interference
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Saquon Barkley RB • PHI
Could the Eagles Trade Saquon Barkley Amid Their 2026 Struggles? Move Would Cost $26 Million in 2027 Dead Cap
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Geno Smith QB • NYJ
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Geno Smith QB • NYJ
Geno Smith’s Touchdown Pass to Rookie Omar Cooper Overturned for Offensive Pass Interference
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Geno Smith QB • NYJ
Geno Smith’s Touchdown Pass to Omar Cooper Overturned for Offensive Pass Interference
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Alontae Taylor CB • TEN
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Drew Kendall OL • PHI
Eagles Set for Fifth Offensive Line Combination in Six Games, With More Changes Looming
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Chandler Simpson LF • TB
Rays’ Chandler Simpson says being a role model for kids means a lot amid his Gold Glove finalist recognition
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Bryce Harper 1B • PHI
Stay or Go: What should the Phillies do with Bryce Harper?
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Drew Rasmussen SP • TB
Rays’ Ace Drew Rasmussen to Start ALCS Game 5 Against Hometown Product Parker Messick
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Cooper Pratt SS • MIL
Brewers Rookie Cooper Pratt’s Lifelong Dedication Is Paying Off in the Postseason
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Foster Griffin SP • CLE
Sunday Notes: NYY Prospect Dax Kilby is Debuting New Mechanics in the Desert
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Freddy Peralta SP • TB
Rays’ Big 3 and Peralta’s Relief Spark Game 4 Win, Tie ALCS and Guarantee Return to Tropicana Field
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Bam Adebayo C • MIA
Bam Adebayo Returns to Heat Practice Ahead of Wednesday’s Opener Against Timberwolves
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AJ Dybantsa SF • WAS
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander PG • OKC
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Zaccharie Risacher SF • DAL
Mavericks spotlight Zaccharie Risacher in “The Blueprint” series
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Jalen Brunson PG • NY
Knicks Raise Championship Banner as LeBron and Jaylen Brown Debut for 76ers on Opening Night
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Tim Hardaway Jr. SF • MIA
Miami Heat Launch Giveaway for Signed Tim Hardaway Jr. Jersey Ahead of Season
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Brandon Carlo D • STL
Leafs Fans Revisit Summer Debate as Bobrovsky Concerns and Blue-Line Depth Worries Grow
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Rod Brind'Amour HC • CAR
Rod Brind’Amour Becomes Winningest Coach in Hurricanes/Whalers History with 385th Victory
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Rod Brind'Amour HC • CAR
Hurricanes Celebrate Rod Brind’Amour
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Connor Bedard C • CHI
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Adam Novotny LW • VAN
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Connor McDavid C • EDM
Connor McDavid Has 23 Points in 8 Games
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Waiver Trends
More Trends| Collin Sexton LAL PG | +4.2 |
| Isaiah Jackson LAC PF | +4.0 |
| Ben Simmons SAC PG | +3.7 |
| Mitchell Robinson BOS C | +2.6 |
| Tim Hardaway Jr. MIA SF | +2.4 |
| Kristaps Porzingis GS C | +2.2 |
| Jakob Poeltl TOR C | +2.2 |
| Egor Demin BKN PG | +2.1 |
| Zaccharie Risacher DAL SF | +2.1 |
| Jeremiah Fears NO PG | +2.0 |
| Jalen Green PHO SG | +2.0 |
| Ace Bailey UTA SF | +1.9 |
| rui hachimura LAC PF | +1.8 |
| Dillon Brooks PHO SF | +1.7 |
| Cedric Coward MEM SG | +1.7 |
| Jordan Poole NO PG | -2.7 |
| Bennedict Mathurin NO SG | -2.2 |
| Herbert Jones NO SF | -2.0 |
| Klay Thompson MIA SG | -1.9 |
| Mark Williams PHO C | -1.9 |
| Jared McCain OKC PG | -1.9 |
| Jrue Holiday POR PG | -1.8 |
| Santi Aldama DAL PF | -1.7 |
| Alexandre Sarr WAS PF | -1.3 |
| Mikel Brown Jr. BKN PG | -1.3 |
| Brayden Burries MIL SG | -1.2 |
| Jimmy Butler III GS SF | -1.2 |
| Nicolas Claxton CHI C | -1.1 |
| Max Strus LAC SG | -1.1 |
| Kyle Kuzma MIL PF | -1.0 |
