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In all likelihood, the Utah Jazz roster is mostly complete with their offseason moves and ready to roll into the 2025-26 NBA season with a bit of a refreshed unit from how they entered the season opener just one year ago.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 28

3 Key Moves Utah Jazz Still Need to Make This Offseason

Most of the dust has settled for the Utah Jazz and the rest of the NBA from this offseason of moves leading up to October's regular season tip-off, but that doesn't mean all of the work on this roster is completely done before that time comes.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 20

Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Lands Absurd Spot on NBA Centers List

Heading into the 2025-26 NBA campaign, Utah Jazz big man Walker Kessler will already be entering year four of his young career, finding his place as one of the young better defensive bigs in the game, albeit while on one of the worst teams on that end of the floor across the two years.

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Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / August 20

The Downbeat: Is this the final form of Walker Kessler?

WALKER KESSLER HAS HIT THE WALL. It’s not his fault. Most players of his archetype tend to fall into this rut sooner or later in their careers. Three seasons into this one, and Utah’s fourth-year guardian of the paint has been thrown, yanked, and sucked into the vortex of his own identity crisis.

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Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 18

Utah Jazz’s Lauri Markkanen, Kessler Crack NBA 2K26 Top 100

With the release of NBA 2K26 right around the corner, this year's batch of top 100 player has begun to be revealed in the days leading up to its official drop, where the Utah Jazz saw two of their own included within the mix.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 11

Analyzing Walker Kessler, Utah Jazz Extension Situation

Walker Kessler established himself as a key piece of the Utah Jazz core going forward with his play last season. As a member of the 2022 NBA Draft, the 24-year-old is extension eligible this summer.

Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / August 4

Always on the trade block, never traded: How long will Walker Kessler be with the Utah Jazz?

It’s one of the worst kept secrets in the NBA: The Utah Jazz would not mind trading away Walker Kessler. They also wouldn’t mind keeping him around for the foreseeable future.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / August 3

Utah Jazz’s Walker Kessler Lands Notable NBA Center Ranking

When stacking up Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler among the best talents at his position in the Western Conference, where exactly would he stand? In the

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 31

Utah Jazz Urged to Make Controversial Walker Kessler Decision

The Utah Jazz have slowly developed center Walker Kessler into one of the NBA's premier young rim protectors. After landing in Salt Lake City just over three years ago, the Jazz have given Kessler ample time on the floor to adjust to the professional level.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / July 29

NBA Trade Idea: Cavaliers Acquire LeBron James, Austin Reaves From Lakers, Walker Kessler From Jazz

LeBron James, Austin Reaves and Walker Kessler on the Cleveland Cavaliers next NBA season? Boy, wouldn’t that be fun? It’s the dog days of the NBA offseason, so fantasy trade ideas are flying everywhere.

Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / July 27

Jazz Rumors: Youth Movement, Ace Bailey, Walker Kessler

The Utah Jazz are fully embracing a youth movement, and that philosophy has been the driving force behind several of the team’s offseason moves, per NBA insider Keith Smith of Spotrac.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 23

NBA Insider Reveals Big Update on Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler Extension

The Utah Jazz have made their fair share of roster decisions and moves over the course of the 2025 NBA offseason so far, but one critical storyline that remains up in the air is what's to come on Walker Kessler's looming rookie extension.

Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / July 5

Utah Jazz Urged to Make Big Decision on Walker Kessler

With a strong and successful draft in the rear-view mirror, the Utah Jazz have made a few key moves around the edges throughout this NBA offseason to help tweak this roster from last year and help best position this young and budding group for the foreseeable future.

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NBA News / Washington Wizards on SI / July 3

Why Wizards Should Shy Away from Jazz Big Man

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Los Angeles Lakers News / Los Angeles Lakers on SI / July 3

Lakers Unlikely to Land Star Big Man Due to High Cost: Report

The Los Angeles Lakers have needed a center for most of the offseason. They got one when they were able to sign Deandre Ayton to a two-year deal on Wednesday.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / July 2

Price Tag On Jazz Center Walker Kessler Remains High

One of the worst-kept secrets in the NBA is the Los Angeles Lakers’ pursuit of a center, and that one of their dream options is Walker Kessler of the Utah Jazz.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 25

Offer Has Been Made For Jazz Center Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers are known to be in the market for a center this offseason and the name they have been linked to the most is Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / June 25

Report: Lakers Trying To Trade For Walker Kessler

According to NBA insider Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune, the Los Angeles Lakers are trying to trade for Walker Kessler. The Lakers need a center after trading Anthony Davis to the Dallas Mavericks in the blockbuster Luka Doncic trade. Los Angeles lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first round of this year’s playoffs in five games.

NBA News / Lakers Nation / June 16

‘Remain Intrigued’ By Jazz Center Walker Kessler

The Los Angeles Lakers have been on the search for a quality starting center for a couple years now and have had their eyes on several targets in that span.