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Walker Kessler is putting together a stellar third season for the Utah Jazz. The young big man has once again been a standout ...

The Lakers aggressively pursue Jazz center Walker Kessler but face a roadblock as Utah demands a steep price for the young ...

Kessler (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Monday's game against the Bucks, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports. Kessler likely injured his left shoulder during the Jazz's 125-103 ...

Kessler accumulated 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-1 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals in 29 minutes during Saturday's 125-103 loss to the Grizzlies. Not only did Kessler finish with ...

But even if that happens, Utah center Walker Kessler would have been in prime position to put back a potential miss. So Davis would have had to block the shot cleanly and probably send it out of ...

The trade rumors surrounding the LeBron James-led LA Lakers and Walker Kessler picked up steam over the past day. Just as it seemed like the links had cooled off and LA was potentially pivoting ...

Joe Lyons is a sports writer and basketball expert for Basketball Insiders ... Utah Jazz to part with one of their key pieces – and Kessler makes plenty of sense for the defending champions.

Their trade target list includes Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler. However ... the Lakers vice president of basketball operations and general manager. “Of course, Rob is trying to do a deal ...

Utah Jazz starting center Walker Kessler has been getting some attention in un-basketball related news. Kessler’s girlfriend, Abbie Stockhard, was crowned Miss America, representing the state of ...

SALT LAKE CITY (ABC4 Sports) – Walker Kessler has played basketball in front of thousands of fans for the Utah Jazz. But he couldn’t have been more stressed Sunday night when his girlfriend ...

Kessler is still just 23 years old and putting up career highs across the board. He’s averaging 11.3 points, 11.5 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game on a league-leading 72.7% field goal ...