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Walker Kessler

C, #24
PTS
8.1
AST
0.9
REB
7.5
Player Bio
HT/WT
7' 0", 245 lbs
Age
22
Born
07-26-2001
As NBA free-agent market dwindles, which center could the Knicks target?

Moves are being made across the league, but backup center remains a hole in the Knicks' current roster construction.

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As NBA free-agent market dwindles, which center could the Knicks target?
For Jazz, how young is too young? Draft night for Utah is 'going to be hard to predict'

Because they have three of the first 32 picks, the Jazz front office could be a major player during Wednesday night's NBA draft.

Tony Jones7

For Jazz, how young is too young? Draft night for Utah is 'going to be hard to predict'
Walker Kessler, Keyonte George find confidence to fuel comeback win over Bucks

Utah's win over Milwaukee was an important one because the second-year big and rookie point guard were the ones to lead the Jazz comeback.

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Walker Kessler, Keyonte George find confidence to fuel comeback win over Bucks
The Utah Jazz are finally playing well, so what is working for them all of a sudden?

What have the Jazz done correctly? What's working for them? We answer those questions.

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The Utah Jazz are finally playing well, so what is working for them all of a sudden?
Are Jazz finally finding their footing after impressive back-to-back victories?

With wins over the Knicks on Wednesday and the Blazers on Thursday, this is the team the Jazz envisioned before the season.

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Are Jazz finally finding their footing after impressive back-to-back victories?
Nikola Jokić’s Nuggets and Chet Holmgren’s potential: A Northwest Division preview

Some of the NBA's most intriguing young players are in the Northwest Division.

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Nikola Jokić’s Nuggets and Chet Holmgren’s potential: A Northwest Division preview
Jazz's Walker Kessler adds a spoonful of playing time to his plate with Team USA

The basketball experience with the American team has been "a lot of fun" for the 22-year-old big man. So has the food.

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Jazz's Walker Kessler adds a spoonful of playing time to his plate with Team USA
How Walker Kessler spent his summer: Weights, protein shakes and prepping for Team USA

After a stellar rookie year, the Jazz center has spent time bulking up and knows success won't come without hard work.

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How Walker Kessler spent his summer: Weights, protein shakes and prepping for Team USA
Paolo Banchero, Walker Kessler, Keegan Murray headline 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie Team

Magic forward Paolo Banchero, Jazz center Walker Kessler and Kings forward Keegan Murray headline the 2022-23 All-Rookie First Team.

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Paolo Banchero, Walker Kessler, Keegan Murray headline 2022-23 NBA All-Rookie Team
Jazz, despite an ever-changing roster, give their fans a season to remember

The veterans who remained stepped up and the youngsters developed. They aren't in the playoffs now, but the Jazz have a bright future.

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Jazz, despite an ever-changing roster, give their fans a season to remember
Jazz and coach Will Hardy continue to exceed expectations: 'I love this team'

The Jazz stunned the Kings on Monday without Lauri Markkanen and two other key rotation players. 'I'm so proud of this group,' Hardy said.

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Jazz and coach Will Hardy continue to exceed expectations: 'I love this team'
The Jazz are difficult to deal with. Just ask the Celtics

This Jazz team has been playoff competitive for far longer than anyone would have thought.

Tony Jones18

The Jazz are difficult to deal with. Just ask the Celtics
For the Jazz down the stretch, there are reasons to win ... and reasons to lose

From improving their draft position (losing) to giving their young core postseason experience (winning), the Jazz can find benefits in each.

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For the Jazz down the stretch, there are reasons to win ... and reasons to lose
Jazz rookie Walker Kessler has found himself in the right place at the right time in Utah

After a poor performance in last year's NCAA tourney, people had questions about Kessler. His excellence this season has provided answers.

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Jazz rookie Walker Kessler has found himself in the right place at the right time in Utah
Paolo Banchero? Bennedict Mathurin? Who leads the NBA Rookie of the Year race?

Could Mathurin, Walker Kessler or Jaden Ivey overtake Banchero for the award?

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Paolo Banchero? Bennedict Mathurin? Who leads the NBA Rookie of the Year race?
As Jazz build around young core, identifying key areas of development for each player

After the trade deadline, some young Jazz players are going to be put in new roles on the court. What can they do this season to improve?

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As Jazz build around young core, identifying key areas of development for each player
Jazz come up short in listless loss to Mavericks: 'I felt disappointed in our focus'

The Jazz have been a surprise all season because of their focus and their energy. Against the Mavs, those attributes were missing.

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Jazz come up short in listless loss to Mavericks: 'I felt disappointed in our focus'
Jazz trade deadline intel: What we're hearing about potential moves

Last season, the Jazz had to make the calls. This season, because the Jazz have so many assets, teams are reaching out to them.

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Jazz trade deadline intel: What we're hearing about potential moves
With Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and Ochai Agbaji, the Jazz long-term plan gets a thumbs up

The Jazz are expected to be active at the trade deadline. But one thing is for certain: Utah already has a good, young core to build around.

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With Lauri Markkanen, Walker Kessler and Ochai Agbaji, the Jazz long-term plan gets a thumbs up
Raptors-Jazz observations: The 'what if' of Walker Kessler and more

The Raptors’ 131-128 loss felt like a lot of their defeats on the year, only more so.

Eric Koreen37

Raptors-Jazz observations: The 'what if' of Walker Kessler and more

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