Second-year Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler concedes he’s struggling a bit, that he's been weighed down a bit by big expectations, an imperfect stint with Team USA, and some on-court indecision.

Walker Kessler knew he was being traded, but he played along anyway. The Memphis Grizzlies had selected the center with the 22nd pick in the NBA draft, and would soon be sending Kessler to Minnesota.

SALT LAKE CITY — Utah Jazz coach Will Hardy didn't wait to be asked. He knew the questions were going to come after he shockingly drew up a play to get Walker Kessler a 3-point shot on the first ...

Before Friday's game, Walker Kessler hadn't attempted a 3-pointer all season. So, naturally, the Utah Jazz started its loss to Phoenix by drawing up a play to get him a look from the corner.

The Lakers have long coveted Walker Kessler, trying unsuccessfully to acquire him on multiple occasions. After Wednesday night’s outing at the Delta Center, Los Angeles probably regretted not ...

Walker Kessler looks on during the Jazz’s game against the Magic on Jan. 5, 2025. NBAE via Getty Images. 6. The Jazz defeated the Magic, 105-92, on Jan. 5. USA TODAY Sports via Reuters Con.

Kessler, though, was there to crash the glass and fought off multiple Thunder players for the ball before eventually tying the game on his second put-back attempt. CLUTCH TIP IN BY WALKER KESSLER ...

It seems unlikely, but it is true. In amongst all those All-Stars sits Utah Jazz rookie centre, Walker Kessler. Use a different metric, and you'll find a similar result. On the same website, using ...

The team tried to trade for Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler during the season, but a deal wasn’t able to materialize. Kessler is only 23, so he still makes sense as a building block for Utah.