Walker Kessler plays for the Los Angeles Lakers. On the depth chart he's listed as starter at center. Walker Kessler is available, with no injuries. In the 2026-27 season he has played 13 games, 13 as a starter, averaging 30.8 minutes per game. He plays most of his minutes at center (100 %). He averages 14.5 points, 10.8 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game in the 2026-27 season. In the 2026-27 season he mostly guards Donovan Clingan, Isaiah Jackson, and Draymond Green, who score 24.1 points per 100 possessions with him on them. The player who guards him most is Donovan Clingan.
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Probable starter at center per the depth chart.
On the depth chart
On-court role
2026-27 season, based on the lineups he has played in.
- Games
- 13
- Min/game
- 30.8
- Starts
- 13
Minutes by position
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Center100 %
Stats
Per-game averages and percentages for the whole regular season, with all his teams (stats.nba.com).
| Season | GP | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG% | 3P% | FT% | TS% | USG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-27 | 13 | 30.8 | 14.5 | 10.8 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 2.2 | 67.5 | 0.0 | 61.4 | 67.8 | 16.7 |
| 2025-26 | 5 | 30.8 | 14.4 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 1.4 | 1.8 | 70.3 | 75.0 | 70.0 | 78.6 | 16.7 |
Game log
In his last 5 games: 14.8 pts, 11.4 reb and 2.6 ast in 30.8 min (0.3 pts above his season average, 14.5)
Best games of the season: 26 pts vs Warriors (Oct 21) · 16 reb @ Pistons (Nov 8) · 4 ast @ Hawks (Nov 9)
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Who guards whom
2026-27 season, based on stats.nba.com matchup data. Points and shooting are always the offensive player's.
Who he guards
- Possessions
- 783
- Pts/100 poss.
- 24.1
- FG%
- 68%
Opponents he guarded most in 13 games:
| Opponent | Poss. | PTS | FG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | 56 | 14 | 6/10 |
| Isaiah Jackson | 48 | 7 | 2/4 |
| Draymond Green | 47 | 17 | 8/9 |
| Brook Lopez | 32 | 8 | 4/5 |
| Robert Williams III | 32 | 2 | 1/1 |
Who guards him
- Possessions
- 761
- Pts/100 poss.
- 34.1
- FG%
- 47%
Defenders who guarded him most in 13 games:
| Defender | Poss. | PTS | FG |
|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Clingan | 65 | 16 | 5/7 |
| Draymond Green | 55 | 2 | 1/5 |
| Isaiah Jackson | 36 | 8 | 3/5 |
| Domantas Sabonis | 34 | 11 | 3/5 |
| Giannis Antetokounmpo | 32 | 6 | 2/8 |