Jazz shopped Walker Kessler at deadline
The Utah Jazz reportedly shopped Walker Kessler, a promising young center, at the trade deadline NBA Trade Rumor: Utah Jazz shopped Walker Kessler at trade deadline? - Yahoo Sports. The Jazz tested the market for Kessler despite his recent injury, hinting that Utah might be preparing for a roster shakeup or retooling in the offseason NBA Trade Rumor: Utah Jazz shopped Walker Kessler at trade deadline? - Yahoo Sports. Who would be a good fit for Kessler?
Despite shopping Walker Kessler, the Jazz reportedly declined a trade offer from the Indiana Pacers that included two unprotected first-round picks. The Pacers then pivoted and traded for Ivica Zubac. Kessler's name surfaced in trade discussions even after the Jazz acquired Jaren Jackson Jr., the 2023 NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Jackson Jr. is comfortable at power forward, making it likely the Jazz will try to keep both Jackson and Kessler. Kessler will be a restricted free agent this summer, and is expected to be in high demand. The Jazz have not agreed to a new contract with Kessler, but are likely to match any offer he receives.
