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Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler

C • Los Angeles Lakers Proj Rank 10 Actual 77 60 ADP • Trade Value
PPG APG RPG MPG STLS BLKS FSP
14.403.0010.8030.21.41.820.16
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Walker Kessler Average Draft Position

Walker Kessler is currently being drafted in round 6.1, with an ADP of 60.1

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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

PLAYERSTATUSNOTES
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
PLAYERSTATUSNOTES
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
TeamW-LWin %GBPTSOPP
LakersLakers53-290.64611116.3114.6
SunsSuns45-370.54919112.6111.1
ClippersClippers42-400.51222113.8112.6
WarriorsWarriors37-450.45127114.6115.2
KingsKings22-600.26842111.0121.0

Team Stats

PlayerGPPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG%3P%FT%O/S
Luka Dončić6433.57.78.31.60.54.047.636.678.0  
Marcus Smart629.32.83.01.40.41.539.533.182.2  
Nick Smith Jr.306.20.81.00.30.10.743.539.573.3  
Bronny James Jr.422.90.51.20.50.10.640.938.685.7  
Kobe Bufkin162.90.80.60.10.20.330.019.291.7  
Chris Mañon90.81.10.30.60.20.133.30.075.0  
PlayerGPPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG%3P%FT%O/S
Austin Reaves5123.34.75.51.10.43.049.036.087.1  
Luke Kennard788.42.32.20.70.10.853.347.891.3  
Dalton Knecht544.21.40.40.20.20.445.534.272.7  
Adou Thiero251.91.10.40.30.10.451.633.363.6  
PlayerGPPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG%3P%FT%O/S
LeBron James6020.96.17.21.20.63.051.531.773.7  
Jarred Vanderbilt654.44.51.30.80.30.947.129.358.9  
PlayerGPPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG%3P%FT%O/S
Rui Hachimura6811.53.30.80.60.30.651.444.369.4  
Jake LaRavia828.24.01.81.30.51.145.932.176.3  
Drew Timme273.41.20.90.20.00.557.644.055.6  
PlayerGPPTSREBASTSTLBLKTOFG%3P%FT%O/S
Deandre Ayton7212.58.00.80.61.01.267.10.064.5  
Jaxson Hayes667.54.10.90.40.80.575.6100.065.3  
Maxi Kleber422.02.00.60.40.30.445.223.153.8  

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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 ...

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