Outlook Walker Kessler
Walker Kessler 2026-27 Season Outlook: Anchoring the Lakers' Frontcourt
Walker Kessler enters the year as the Lakers' starting center ahead of backup Kevon Looney. Head coach JJ Redick praised Kessler as an ideal frontcourt partner for Luka Doncic, who should generate plenty of easy lobs and rim-running chances. Kessler will immediately serve as the defensive backbone inside.
Our models project Kessler to produce 32.1 fantasy points and 11.9 points in 31.0 minutes per game across 70 appearances. Fantasy managers can expect elite interior contributions, as we forecast 11.1 rebounds and 2.3 blocks per contest while shooting 64.1% from the floor.
Holding an ADP of 53.2, fantasy managers have pushed his start rate to 100% entering October. While his projected 57.3% free-throw clip requires caution in category leagues, his dominant shot-blocking and sturdy rebounding ensure a high-floor profile as a dependable mid-round fantasy anchor.
Updated 1 day ago
Latest News Walker Kessler
Outlook Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry Season Outlook: Elite Perimeter Production with Managed Minutes
Fresh off signing a two-year, $116 million contract extension to secure his long-term tenure in Golden State, Stephen Curry enters his 18th season as the Warriors' undisputed offensive anchor. Even at 38 years old, his rotational standing atop the depth chart is unchallenged, though sharing backcourt creation with Brandin Podziemski will help ease his nightly playmaking burden.
Our models project Curry to deliver 33.1 fantasy points per game across 27.4 minutes nightly. His signature scoring ability remains elite, with our projections calling for 22.0 points per game while hitting 43.3% from beyond the arc. While his per-minute punch and free-throw prowess stay intact, reduced minutes cap his raw counting-stat totals.
Availability is the primary factor tempering his draft ceiling, as our projection anticipates 63 games played. Holding an ADP of 26.11, Curry offers dependable early-round value as an elite perimeter specialist, provided managers insulate against veteran maintenance days.
Updated 1 day ago
