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Denver Nuggets News / Hoops Rumors / October 18

Nuggets waive Moses Brown, Kessler Edwards

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Denver Nuggets News / Fastbreak on SI / August 13

Denver Nuggets Reportedly Sign 4-Year NBA Player

Kessler Edwards spent the 2024-25 season playing for the Dallas Mavericks. He had averages of 4.2 points, 2.9 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest while shooting 49.6% from the field and 40.7% from the three-point range in 40 games (18 starts).

Dallas Mavericks News / Total Apex Sports / August 12

Dallas Mavericks Let Go Of a Critical Player

The Dallas Mavericks have let go of a critical player, Kessler Edwards, who was part of the team’s roster last year. Here’s why the Mavericks released Edwards, 25, and the team the Glendale, California native signed with.

Denver Nuggets News / Last Word On Sports / August 12

Former 2-Way Player Gets Another NBA Chance With Nuggets

The Denver Nuggets’ 2025-26 roster appears to be set as they inked Kessler Edwards to a contract today, according to Michael Scotto of HoopHype. “The Denver

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / August 12

Former Sacramento Kings Forward Signs With NBA Title Contender

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / August 12

Nuggets reach deal with recent Mavericks forward

After spending the 2024-25 NBA season with the Dallas Mavericks, 25-year-old forward Kessler Edwards has agreed to a training camp contract with the Denver Nuggets.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / August 12

Nuggets to sign former second-round pick

The Nuggets and free agent forward Kessler Edwards have reached an agreement on a deal, reports Michael Scotto of HoopsHype (Twitter link). Edwards, who turned 25 on Saturday, has appeared in at least 36 games in each of the past four seasons after being drafted 44th overall out of Pepperdine in 2021.

Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs.com / June 19

Kessler Edwards was ready when the opportunity presented itself

FRISCO – It’s a good thing Kessler Edwards stayed ready – and didn’t have to get ready — this past season for the Dallas Mavericks. That’s because when the Mavs were besieged with one key injury after another, the 6-7, 203-pound Edwards was one of the players who stepped in and helped fill the void.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / March 26

Mavs’ Kessler Edwards reaches active game limit

As expected, the Mavericks activated Kessler Edwards for Tuesday’s game against the Knicks. With Anthony Davis sitting out the second end of the back-to-back after returning from his adductor injury on Monday, Edwards earned the start in Dallas’ frontcourt and played 19 minutes in the 15-point loss.

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NBA News / Hoops Rumors / March 21

Kings’ Isaac Jones reaches active game limit

Rookie big man Isaac Jones, who is on a two-way contract with the Kings, has been active for the maximum of 50 NBA games this season and is no longer eligible to play for Sacramento in 2024/25, tweets Bobby Marks of ESPN.

NBA News / Mavs.com / March 11

Mavs-Spurs primer: Going for the season sweep

SAN ANTONIO – If you’re looking for the best bargain on the Mavericks’ roster this season, look no further than Kessler Edwards. The man has paid for his modest, two-way contract many times over.

San Antonio Spurs News / Mavs Moneyball / March 11

3 things to know before the Mavs and Spurs wrap up their season series

This chapter of the Mavs & Spurs was rather forgettable The Dallas Mavericks (33-33, 10th in the Western Conference) are set to face off for the fourth and final time this season against their Interstate 35 neighbors, the San Antonio Spurs.

Dallas Mavericks News / Hoops Rumors / March 11

Mavericks’ two-way players approaching active-game limits

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Dallas Mavericks News / Mavs Moneyball / March 10

The Final Countdown for Mavericks two-way players Williams, Edwards and Jones

With 17 games remaining, the Mavs will need to wisely manage the remaining eligibility of their two-way players The Dallas Mavericks currently enlist three two-way players on their roster – Brandon Williams, Kessler Edwards and newly signed Kai Jones.

NBA News / Mavs.com / March 9

Suns smother Mavericks amid another injury scare

It had been a solid two games since the Mavericks had an injury scare, so naturally, they were due for more health issues on Sunday afternoon. Late in the third quarter of their 125-116 loss to the Phoenix Suns, the Mavericks watched Dwight Powell and Kessler Edwards – two of their last big men standing – ran into each other head to head.

Dallas Mavericks News / Sacramento Kings on SI / February 26

Former NBA Top-10 Pick Calls Out Dallas Mavericks Starter

The Sacramento Kings made one of their biggest NBA draft mistakes of all time by selecting Nik Stauskas eighth overall in 2014, as the guard played just one season with the franchise before getting traded.

Dallas Mavericks News / Athlon Sports / February 26

Mavericks' Kessler Edwards Shaded by Former NBA Player

The Dallas Mavericks have gone 5-5 since the February 1 trade agreement that sent superstar forward Luka Doncic to coach JJ Redick's Los Angeles Lakers. The deal shined the spotlight on the Mavericks' new starting lineup with Anthony Davis as the team's new star player opposite Kyrie Irving at the point guard position.

Dallas Mavericks News / NBA on ClutchPoints / February 14

Mavericks forward left stunned by sudden role change amid center injuries

DALLAS — When 6’7″ Kessler Edwards signed a two-way contract with the Dallas Mavericks before the 2024-25 NBA season, he likely would have never predicted that he would be Dallas’ starting center in February.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / August 30, 2024

This Underrated Signing Could Impact The Mavericks' Defensive Versatility

Despite being on a G League deal, wing Kessler Edwards could find himself on the Dallas Mavericks roster at some point this season due to a confluence of factors.

Dallas Mavericks News / Fastbreak on SI / August 8, 2024

Dallas Mavericks Officially Sign 3-Year NBA Player

Kessler Edwards is coming off a year where he appeared in 54 games for the Sacramento Kings. He finished the season with averages of 1.7 points per contest while shooting 41.5% from the field and 38.5% from the three-point range.

Dallas Mavericks News / Dallas Mavericks on SI / July 26, 2024

Dallas Mavericks Sign Former Second-Round Pick To Two-Way Contract

The Dallas Mavericks used their final roster spot by signing Spencer Dinwiddie to a one-year contract this week. While they could eventually waive A.J.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 26, 2024

Mavericks Signing Kessler Edwards To Two-Way Contract

The Dallas Mavericks intend to sign small forward Kessler Edwards to a two-way contract, per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Edwards, 23, is 6-foot-8 and appeared in 54 games with the Sacramento Kings and Brooklyn Nets last season, averaging 1.7 points in a mere 5.1 minutes.

Sacramento Kings News / Sacramento Kings on SI / June 30, 2024

Kings Send 3 Players Into Unrestricted Free Agency

The Sacramento Kings are not extending qualifying offers to Jordan Ford, Kessler Edwards, and Jalen Slawson, per Sacramento Bee's Jason Anderson, making the young Kings unrestricted free agents.

NBA News / Yardbarker / January 25, 2022