OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Thu 4/3/25 11:33 AM

Kessler amassed 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 143-105 loss to the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
After sitting out the last two games for conditioning reasons, Kessler looked fit as he recorded his 28th double-double of the season. The Jazz are after draft lottery odds and not wins, so Kessler is likely to continue getting rested over the final weeks of the regular season, but he's remained productive when in the lineup. Over 16 appearances since the All-Star break, the 23-year-old center is averaging 10.3 points, 13.2 boards, 2.3 blocks and 2.0 assists while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Wed 4/2/25 12:28 PM

Kessler (conditioning) will be available for Wednesday's game against Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler will be welcomed back to the frontcourt after a two-game absence. The Jazz have been extremely cautious with their key role players, so more maintenance days could be in Kessler's future. He appeared in only 11 of Utah's 17 March contests, averaging 9.5 points, 12.4 rebounds and 2.6 blocks in 28.4 minutes per game.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Tue 4/1/25 6:32 PM

Kessler (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler is in danger of missing his third straight contest Wednesday as he works his way back into game shape. If Kessler is forced to sit out yet again, Kyle Filipowski will likely draw another start.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Sun 3/30/25 5:20 PM

Kessler has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets due to return to competition reconditioning.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler will miss his second consecutive contest while the club works him back to playing form after missing Friday's loss to Denver due to an illness. The big man's next chance to play will come Wednesday against the Rockets. Kyle Filipowski and Oscar Tshiebwe will likely continue to receive an uptick in playing time due to Kessler being sidelined.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Fri 3/28/25 7:35 PM

Kessler is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
EDGE Analysis
The star big man will have a few days to recover, as his next chance to play comes Monday against the Nuggets. In Kessler's absence Friday, either Johnny Juzang or Brice Sensabaugh should enter the starting lineup.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Fri 3/28/25 3:10 PM

Kessler (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against Denver, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler is in jeopardy of missing Friday's contest after appearing in each of the club's last seven outings. Moreover, Larsen added that the big man appeared to be under the weather in the locker room following Thursday's loss to Houston. If Kessler is sidelined against the Nuggets, Kyle Filipowski and Oscar Tshiebwe could see a bump in minutes.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Fri 3/28/25 2:05 PM

Kessler supplied two points (1-3 FG), nine rebounds, two assists, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 121-110 loss to Houston.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler has been held to single-digit points in his last six appearances. Although he's been ice-cold offensively with a 34.7 percent mark from the field in that span, his rebounding (9.8 boards) and shot-blocking (2.0 blocks) have continued to be positives.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Mon 3/24/25 9:58 AM

Kessler supplied seven points (3-12 FG, 1-8 3Pt, 0-4 FT), 13 rebounds, two assists and three blocks over 31 minutes during Sunday's 120-91 loss to the Cavaliers.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler put together a strong outing in the paint Sunday, tallying a team-high trio of blocks while hauling in a team-high-tying rebound mark in a balanced performance. Kessler has tallied at least 10 rebounds with three or more blocks on 19 occasions this season, doing so in two of his last four outings.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Sat 3/22/25 7:58 AM

Kessler ended with eight points (4-9 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 11 rebounds, six assists and one block across 29 minutes during Friday's 121-99 loss to the Celtics.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler lost the battle under the basket against Kristaps Porzingis, but he did manage to record one more rebound over his opponent. The Auburn product has posted some explosive totals during his third season with Utah, and he's recorded 26 double-doubles over 54 games. It's a vast improvement over a disappointing sophomore season where he failed to meet expectations. His health has been a concern, so it wouldn't be surprising to see Kessler's minutes decrease as the Jazz run out the clock on a lost season.

OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Wed 3/19/25 12:29 PM

Kessler (rest) will play Wednesday against the Wizards.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler was originally ruled out for Wednesday, but the Jazz have upgraded his status to available -- Lauri Markkanen's (personal) absence may have factored into the decision. In his most recent outing against the Bulls, Kessler had seven points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 31 minutes.