Kessler is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards due to rest purposes, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler will sit out Wednesday's contest despite not suffering any injuries. In his absence, Kyle Filipowski and Micah Potter will likely receive increased playing time. Kessler's next chance to suit up is Friday's matchup with Boston.

Kessler recorded seven points (3-11 FG, 0-5 3Pt, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, three blocks and one assist over 31 minutes during Monday's 111-97 loss to the Bulls.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler led the club in blocks Monday, marking his 36th outing with multiple swats across 52 regular-season appearances. Additionally, the 23-year-old racked up a game-best 12 rebounds, and he has logged double-digit boards in nine of his last 10 appearances. However, the big man struggled from the field, and over his last two games, he has shot 1-for-11 from beyond the arc. Kessler had attempted only six triples on the season before that two-game span.

Kessler finished with 15 points (6-15 FG, 1-6 3Pt, 2-2 FT) and 19 rebounds across 31 minutes during Sunday's 128-102 loss to the Timberwolves.

EDGE Analysis

After curiously being unused in Friday's game against Toronto, Kessler made an immediate impact on the glass in his return Sunday while posting his 27th double-double of the season. The 2022 first-rounder should remain an elite source of swats and boards along with a high field-goal percentage for fantasy managers in category-based settings down the stretch, although it's unknown how much the rebuilding Jazz may opt to limit Kessler in the campaign's final month. Kessler has averaged 12.9 points, 15.6 rebounds and 2.4 blocks in 30.7 minutes while shooting 68.5 percent from the field across his last nine contests.

Kessler is in the Jazz's starting five against the Timberwolves on Sunday.

EDGE Analysis

Despite not being on the injury report, Kessler was a healthy scratch for Friday's loss to the Raptors, but he'll reenter the starting five in place of Kyle Filipowski. Kessler has averaged 12.9 points, 14.9 rebounds, 2.1 assists and 2.8 blocks over 32.4 minutes per game since the beginning of February.

Kessler (coach's decision) went unused off the bench in Friday's 126-118 loss to the Raptors.

EDGE Analysis

Though the Jazz made Kessler active for the contest, the third-year center unexpectedly ceded his spot on the top unit to Kyle Filipowski after starting in each of his first 50 appearances on the season. Utah ended up choosing to hold Kessler out for the game, and head coach Will Hardy also limited playing time for other key regulars such as Lauri Markkanen (19 minutes) and Collin Sexton (20 minutes). At this point in the season, the 15-52 Jazz have shown no hesitation about putting non-competitive lineups on the floor as they look to improve their odds in the draft lottery, so Kessler could be subject to more absences over the next month even though he's ostensibly healthy.

Kessler is not in the starting lineup for Friday's game against Toronto.

EDGE Analysis

The Jazz didn't rule Kessler out for this contest, but the fact that he won't be starting suggests he might not even see the court at all, as noted by Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune. Kyle Filipowski, who has been one of the best players for Utah in recent weeks, will start at center.

Kessler ended Wednesday's 122-115 loss to Memphis with nine points (4-5 FG, 1-2 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists, six blocks and two steals across 29 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler has been one of the NBA's premier rim protectors this season, as his 2.5 blocks per contest only rank behind Chet Holmgren's 2.7 and Victor Wembanyama's 3.8. Kessler's 12.5 rebounds per game also ranks fifth in the entire league. The 23-year-old big man continues to display impressive efficiency, as he is shooting 72.5 percent from the field in 2024-25.

Kessler (rest) isn't listed on Utah's injury report for Monday's game against the Celtics.

EDGE Analysis

After resting Sunday, Kessler will return to action for the second half of Utah's back-to-back set. On Friday, the third-year big man posted 18 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks in 33 minutes during a 118-109 loss in Toronto.

Kessler (rest) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the 76ers.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler is coming off a historic performance in a loss to the Raptors, finishing with 18 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks. However, he will be resting Sunday, meaning the Jazz will likely have to pivot to Kyle Filipowski to shoulder the load in the paint.

Kessler closed Friday's 118-109 loss to the Raptors with 18 points (8-11 FG, 2-7 FT), 25 rebounds and eight blocks over 33 minutes.

EDGE Analysis

Kessler became only the sixth player in NBA history to record at least 15 points, 25 rebounds and eight blocks in a single game, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Elvin Hayes, Hakeem Olajuwon, Shaquille O'Neal and Dikembe Mutombo in a prestigious list. That doesn't mean Kessler will have a career like theirs, but his impact whenever he's been healthy and available has been massive for this rebuilding Jazz team. Kessler reached the 18-point mark for the seventh time this season, but the 25 boards and eight blocks were career-high marks for him.