Walker Kessler News, Rumors, Updates - Utah Jazz

THREE double-doubles against the champs ☘️ | UTAH JAZZ

MARCH 11, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Not listed on injury report Kessler (rest) isn't listed on Utah's injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.

Impact After resting Sunday, Kessler will return to action for the second half of Utah's back-to-back set. On Friday, the third-year big man posted 18 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks in 33 minutes during a 118-109 loss in Toronto.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Boston hosts Utah after Tatum's 40-point game

Boston hosts the Utah Jazz after Jayson Tatum scored 40 points in the Boston Celtics' 111-101 win against the Los Angeles Lakers

MARCH 10, 2025 • Associated Press

Ruled out for Sunday Kessler (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

Impact Kessler is coming off a historic performance in the loss to the Raptors, finishing with 18 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks. However, he will be resting Sunday, meaning the Jazz will likely have to pivot to Kyle Filipowski to shoulder the load in the paint.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Historic performance Friday Kessler closed Friday's 118-109 loss to the Raptors with 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-7 FT), 25 rebounds and eight blocks over 33 minutes.

Impact Kessler became only the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 15 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks in a single game, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elvin Hayes, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal and Dikembe Mutombo in a prestigious list. That doesn't mean Kessler will have a career like theirs, but his impact whenever he's been healthy and available has been massive for this rebuilding Jazz team. Kessler reached the 18-point mark for the seventh time this season, but the 25 boards and eight blocks were career-high marks for him.

MARCH 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

25 REBOUNDS and 8 BLOCKS for Walker 🤠 | UTAH JAZZ

MARCH 8, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Set to play against Toronto Kessler (rest) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Raptors.

Impact Kessler will return to action Friday after sitting out Utah's previous contest for rest purposes. The 23-year-old center should reclaim his starting spot from Kyle Filipowski. Kessler is averaging 13.5 points, 14.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.1 assists in 32.8 minutes across his last 10 outings.

MARCH 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Washington Kessler (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact After coming one rebound shy of a double-double in Monday's loss to the Pistons, Kessler will not be available for Wednesday's game in Washington. The Jazz will likely turn to Kyle Filipowski to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.

MARCH 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah visits Washington, looks to end road skid

Utah is looking to break its nine-game road losing streak with a victory against Washington

MARCH 4, 2025 • Associated Press

Available for Monday Kessler (rest) will be available for Monday's game against Detroit.

Impact After resting Sunday against the Pelicans on the front end of a back-to-back set, Kessler is likely to be back in the starting lineup Monday. Kyle Filipowski started at center in Kessler's absence Sunday and played well, while Oscar Tshiebwe double-doubled off the bench in 20 minutes.

MARCH 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit plays Utah, aims for 5th straight road win

Detroit comes into a matchup against Utah after winning four games in a row on the road

MARCH 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Resting Sunday Kessler won't play Sunday against the Pelicans due to rest.

Impact The Jazz will be either resting or taking care of several regular starters Sunday, and Kessler is one of the players who will sit this upcoming contest. The big man is averaging 12.9 points, 15.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.2 blocks per game since the beginning of February.

MARCH 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Utah takes on conference rival New Orleans

New Orleans takes on Utah for a Western Conference matchup Sunday

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

Game Recap: Jazz 117, Timberwolves 116

MARCH 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Game-winning dunk Friday Kessler supplied nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over Minnesota.

Impact Kessler wasn't able to record a second-straight double-double Friday, but his final field goal was the go-ahead dunk that ended up being the winning basket for the Jazz. Most of Kessler's fantasy value comes in rebounding and blocks, but the 2022 first-round pick has had solid scoring games despite a low amount of field-goal attempts, as evidenced by his 25-point performance against the Kings on Wednesday when he converted on all 10 of his field-goal attempts. Over his last 10 outings, Kessler has averaged 12.2 points on 71.6 percent shooting, 14.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 33.3 minutes per game.

MARCH 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler's late dunk lifts Jazz to 117-116 win over short-handed Timberwolves

Walker Kessler had a go-ahead dunk with 9.7 seconds left to help the Utah Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-116, snapping a six-game losing streak in the series

MARCH 1, 2025 • Associated Press

CLUTCH dunk to WIN vs Wolves 🐺 | UTAH JAZZ

MARCH 1, 2025 • YOUTUBE

Big double-double in loss Kessler produced 25 points (10-10 FG, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 loss to the Kings.

Impact While he failed to record a block for the first time in nine February appearances, Kessler made up for it with a new season scoring high and his 24th double-double. On the month, the third-year center is averaging 13.3 points, 15.3 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.2 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting a dazzling 76.5 percent from the floor.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Walker Kessler joins Wilt Chamberlain, Nikola Jokic on short NBA list The former Auburn standout collected a rarely seen set of stats for the Utah Jazz on Wednesday night.

FEBRUARY 27, 2025 • AL.COM

Jazz Announce Major Injury Decisions for Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler Ahead of Kings Game The Utah Jazz have made key injury decisions regarding Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler before Wednesday’s matchup against the Sacramento...

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • KANSASCITY.COM

Available to play Kessler (illness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Kings.

Impact Kessler, who was originally questionable, will be returning from a one-game absence. With John Collins (back) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both sidelined, Kessler could see a healthy workload.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Wednesday Kessler (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Kessler was unable to play in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers due to an illness, but the third-year center has a chance to return Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick has averaged 11.9 points, 15.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 blocks over 34.1 minutes per game while shooting 72.4 percent from the field since the beginning of February.

FEBRUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for Monday Kessler (illness) will not play Monday against the Trail Blazers.

Impact Kessler was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest, but he's considered day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Kings. With Lauri Markkanen (back) also out, Kyle Filipowski could have a big opportunity Monday.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Under the weather Kessler is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland due to an illness.

Impact Kessler has hauled in 36 rebounds across the Jazz's two games since the All-Star break, but he's currently battling an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Monday's game. Kyle Filipowski would likely be inserted into the starting lineup if Kessler is not cleared to play.

FEBRUARY 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pulls down 19 boards in loss Kessler (thumb) tallied four points (2-4 FG, 0-2 FT), 19 rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block across 32 minutes in Friday's 130-107 loss to the Thunder.

Impact Kessler was held out for the Jazz's final game of the first half Feb. 13 versus the Clippers due to a left thumb sprain, but his absence was likely more of a maintenance day in the second leg of a back-to-back set. As expected, the third-year center was back in action coming out of the All-Star break, and though he didn't come close to matching the 15.8 points he averaged over his previous four appearances, he made his presence felt on the boards and contributed in both of the defensive categories. The Jazz will wrap up another back-to-back set Saturday versus the Rockets, and fantasy managers will want to keep close tabs on his status leading up to the 9:30 p.m. ET tipoff, as Kessler could be a candidate to rest once again.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Boston hosts Utah after Tatum's 40-point game

Utah visits Washington, looks to end road skid

Detroit plays Utah, aims for 5th straight road win

Utah takes on conference rival New Orleans

Walker Kessler's late dunk lifts Jazz to 117-116 win over short-handed Timberwolves