OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Thu 3/6/25 5:57 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler (rest) isn't on the injury report for Friday's game versus the Raptors.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler will return to action Friday after sitting out Utah's previous contest for rest purposes. The 23-year-old center should reclaim his starting spot from Kyle Filipowski. Kessler is averaging 13.5 points, 14.4 rebounds, 2.2 blocks and 2.1 assists in 32.8 minutes across his last 10 outings.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Tue 3/4/25 5:18 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler (rest) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Wizards, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
After coming one rebound shy of a double-double in Monday's loss to the Pistons, Kessler will not be available for Wednesday's game in Washington. The Jazz will likely turn to Kyle Filipowski to shoulder the load in the frontcourt.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Mon 3/3/25 3:25 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler (rest) will be available for Monday's game against Detroit.
EDGE Analysis
After resting Sunday against the Pelicans on the front end of a back-to-back set, Kessler is likely to be back in the starting lineup Monday. Kyle Filipowski started at center in Kessler's absence Sunday and played well, while Oscar Tshiebwe double-doubled off the bench in 20 minutes.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Sat 3/1/25 10:41 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler won't play Sunday against the Pelicans due to rest.
EDGE Analysis
The Jazz will be either resting or monitoring several regular starters Sunday, and Kessler is one of the players who will sit this upcoming contest. The big man is averaging 12.9 points, 15.0 rebounds, 2.2 assists and 2.2 blocks per game since the beginning of February.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Sat 3/1/25 12:07 AM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler supplied nine points (4-7 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Friday's 117-116 victory over Minnesota.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler wasn't able to record a second-straight double-double Friday, but his final field goal was the go-ahead dunk that ended up being the winning basket for the Jazz. Most of Kessler's fantasy value comes in rebounding and blocks, but the 2022 first-round pick has had solid scoring games despite a low amount of field-goal attempts, as evidenced by his 25-point performance against the Kings on Wednesday when he converted all 10 of his field-goal attempts. Over his last 10 outings, Kessler has averaged 12.2 points on 71.6 percent shooting, 14.6 rebounds, 2.1 assists, 2.0 blocks and 1.0 steals over 33.3 minutes per game.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Thu 2/27/25 11:15 AM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler produced 25 points (10-10 FG, 5-7 FT), 14 rebounds, five assists and two steals in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 118-101 loss to the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
While he failed to record a block for the first time in nine February appearances, Kessler made up for it with a new season scoring high and his 24th double-double. On the month, the third-year center is averaging 13.3 points, 15.3 boards, 2.3 assists, 2.2 blocks and 0.9 steals while shooting a dazzling 76.5 percent from the floor.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Wed 2/26/25 1:51 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler (illness) has been upgraded to available for Wednesday's game against the Kings.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler, who was originally questionable, will be returning from a one-game absence. With John Collins (back) and Lauri Markkanen (back) both sidelined, Kessler could see a healthy workload.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Tue 2/25/25 7:23 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler (illness) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game against the Kings, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler was unable to play in Monday's loss to the Trail Blazers due to an illness, but the third-year center has a chance to return Wednesday. The 2022 first-round pick has averaged 11.9 points, 15.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.5 blocks over 34.1 minutes per game while shooting 72.4 percent from the field since the beginning of February.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Mon 2/24/25 1:14 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler (illness) will not play Monday against the Trail Blazers.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler was unable to shake his questionable tag for this contest, but he's considered day-to-day. His next chance to play comes Wednesday against the Kings. With Lauri Markkanen (back) also out, Kyle Filipowski could have a big opportunity Monday.
OFSWalker Kessler C UTA Sun 2/23/25 7:21 PM
OFSWalker Kessler
C UTA
Kessler is listed as questionable for Monday's game against Portland due to an illness.
EDGE Analysis
Kessler has hauled in 36 rebounds across the Jazz's two games since the All-Star break, but he's currently battling an illness that puts him in jeopardy of missing Monday's game. Kyle Filipowski would likely be inserted into the starting lineup if Kessler is not cleared to play.