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On YouTubeUtah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 13
Walker Kessler’s Desired Extension Price With Utah Jazz Surfaces
It looks like we might have a general ballpark of what type of contract extension numbers Walker Kessler was seeking from the Utah Jazz before the 2025-26 NBA season when negotiations were ongoing.
Utah Jazz News / NBA Analysis Network / December 13
LA Lakers could swoop for Utah Jazz star in 2026 as star’s $120m demand met stern verdict
For the fourth straight season, the Utah Jazz are seemingly in a rebuilding phase. After all, the Utah Jazz have a terrible 9-15 record following their first 24 matchups of the 2025-26 NBA season.
Walker Kessler News / Total Apex Sports / December 10
Indiana Pacers Trade Rumors: Why Walker Kessler Might Be the Light At the End of the Tunnel
Let’s be honest, Pacers fans—this season has felt a bit like showing up to a party right as the cops are shutting it down. The vibes were immaculate coming off that NBA Finals run, but reality hit hard and fast.
The 'Youngest 40-point NBA games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 40 points in a game before turning 21 years old can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 9
Pacers Linked to Jazz's Walker Kessler in Latest Trade Buzz
The Indiana Pacers could be a prime destination for the Utah Jazz to send center Walker Kessler, if they decide to trade their young defensive anchor.
Which NBA teams have the best Christmas Day records?
Christmas and the NBA go hand-in-hand. The day serves for the top hoops league in the world, like Thanksgiving for the NFL. However, while the Detroit Lions and Dallas Cowboys are perpetual Thanksgiving participants, the NBA has mixed up the matchups and the teams throughout the years.
NBA Trade Rumors: Indiana Pacers have interest in this Utah Jazz player 
According to Ben Anderson of KSL, the Indiana Pacers have interest in Walker Kessler. On the most recent episode of the Jazz Notes podcast, he talked about what he’s heard about the Utah Jazz center.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 8
Utah Jazz's Walker Kessler Opens Up on Season-Ending Injury
Just under two weeks into the NBA regular season, the Utah Jazz would have their starting center, Walker Kessler, ruled out for the entire campaign due to season-ending shoulder surgery on a torn left labrum—a previous injury that had been aggravated early in the year that now forces the big man to the side until 2026-27.
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / December 3
Will Hardy Shares Encouraging Update on Utah Jazz C Walker Kessler
The Utah Jazz have been without fourth-year center Walker Kessler on the floor for just over a month following his season-ending shoulder injury that will force him to the sidelines until the 2026-27 season.
Utah Jazz News / NBA on ClutchPoints / November 26
Jazz rumors: The $19.3 million trade chip that could come in handy this season
The Utah Jazz are off to a poor 5-12 start this 2025-26 NBA season. On top of that, Jazz center Walker Kessler is out for the season with an injury. Kessler was a common trade candidate in plenty of rumors, but now he is sidelined, and it’s a tough blow for Utah as well.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / November 19
Utah Jazz player rumors: Walker Kessler potentially gone in free agency?
The Utah Jazz have had a surprising season compared to expectations. The team was slated to be at the bottom of the league, but has looked much better with some amazing seasons from Lauri Markkanen and Walker Kessler.
Utah Jazz News / SLC Dunk / November 8
The tank is on whether the Jazz like it or not
After starting the season 2-1, the Utah Jazz have not gone 1-5 since and are now at the bottom of the standings again with a 3-6 record. With Walker Kessler now out for the season, the Jazz’s center depth is seriously compromised.
Utah Jazz News / Last Word On Sports / November 6
Has Walker Kessler Played His Last Game For The Jazz? What His Season-Ending Injury Mean For Both Parties
Walker Kessler‘s 2025-26 season is officially. While the news is unfortunate for both Kessler and his Utah Jazz, it begs a different question. Has Walker played his last game in a Jazz uniform?
Utah Jazz News / Utah Jazz on SI / November 6
Will Hardy Reacts to Walker Kessler's Season-Ending Injury
The Utah Jazz learned less than 10 games deep into their 2025-26 campaign that they'd be without their starting center, Walker Kessler, for the remainder of the regular season due to surgery for a torn labrum.
Utah Jazz vs Detroit Pistons: Game Recap
After the unfortunate news about the Utah Jazz losing Walker Kessler for the season, the Jazz take another L and fall to the Detroit Pistons with the final score being 103-114.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / November 5
Walker Kessler's injury sets up summer of uncertainty for Jazz
One knock on Kessler is that he hasn't been incredibly healthy.
Utah Jazz News / Larry Brown Sports / November 5
Jazz announce rough news about Walker Kessler
The Utah Jazz shared some rough news regarding Walker Kessler on Wednesday. The Jazz announced that Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his shoulder.
Utah Jazz News / Field Level Media / November 5
Report: Jazz C Walker Kessler (torn labrum) out for season
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will miss the rest of the season due to a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will have surgery, ESPN reported on Wednesday afternoon.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Wire / November 5
Jazz lose starting center Walker Kessler for season
After just five games, the Jazz got some rough news on Wednesday. Center Walker Kessler is out for the season and will undergo surgery on his left shoulder, per Tony Jones of The Athletic and NBA insider Chris Haynes.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / November 5
Jazz center Walker Kessler news is brutal turn of events
After just five games, Walker Kessler‘s fourth NBA season is over.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / November 2
Jazz's Walker Kessler to undergo tests on left shoulder
Walker Kessler will miss the final four games of the Jazz‘s five-game road trip, as he’s been sent back to Utah for testing on his left shoulder, reports Andy Larson of the Salt Lake Tribune.
Utah Jazz News / Fastbreak on SI / October 23
Utah Jazz Veteran’s Future NBA Free Agency Stock Climbs vs Clippers
When the NBA’s rookie-scale extension deadline passed earlier this week, the Utah Jazz didn’t have any new terms agreed to with the veteran center, Walker Kessler.
Utah Jazz News / The Lead / October 14
What Are the Utah Jazz Going to Do With Walker Kessler?
What exactly are the Utah Jazz planning to do with Walker Kessler’s contract extension? Not long ago, he looked like a core piece in Salt Lake City — a young center who could protect the rim, rebound in traffic, and give the team a steady defensive identity.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / September 26
Report: Lakers eyeing Walker Kessler trade again
The Lakers may not be done reshaping their frontcourt. Per Lakers Daily, Los Angeles is expected to revisit trade talks for Jazz center Walker Kessler, a player they’ve pursued before.
NBA News / Yardbarker / September 26
This could be Lakers’ biggest chance to grab coveted big man
The Los Angeles Lakers have circled the big man for more than a year, and his situation now might finally open the door.
Utah Jazz News / Yardbarker / September 25
End of extension talks put Jazz center firmly on trade block
The Utah Jazz won't be giving Walker Kessler a rookie extension this fall. That means we're headed for a season of trade rumors for the young 7-foot center.
Utah Jazz News / Hoops Rumors / September 24
Jazz not expected to agree on rookie extension for former first-rounder
Provided that doesn’t happen, the 7-footer will reach restricted free agency next summer.
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