WALKER KESSLER NEWS

Not playing Sunday Kessler (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.

Impact Kessler entered concussion protocols April 3, and it will end him sidelining him for the Jazz's final five games of the regular season. Oscar Tshiebwe and Kyle Filipowski will serve as Utah's primary big men for Sunday's regular-season finale in Walker's absence. The third-year big man out of Auburn put up solid numbers for the Jazz this season, but injuries and reconditioning caused him to miss 17 of the Pelcians' 33 games since Jan. 1. With Utah failing to qualify for the postseason, Kessler will finish the 2024-25 regular season averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game across 58 outings.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. OKC Kessler (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.

Impact Kessler is still dealing with a concussion, which will keep him sidelined for the fourth straight game Friday. It remains uncertain whether he'll return to the floor for the regular-season finale against the Timberwolves on Sunday. In the meantime, the Jazz will likely turn to Kyle Filipowski, who is coming off arguably the best game of his career, finishing with 30 points, 18 rebounds, five assists, two blocks and three steals in a win over the Trail Blazers.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Wednesday Kessler (nose/concussion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.

Impact A nasal fracture and concussion will keep Kessler from playing Wednesday. With two games left on the 2024-25 calendar for the rebuilding Jazz, it wouldn't be shocking if Kessler has made his final appearance this season. Kyle Filipowski has averaged 13.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, 1.7 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.7 blocks in 28.7 minutes over his last nine outings as starter, and he should continue to fill in for Kessler at center against Portland.

APRIL 8 • ROTOWIRE

Another absence coming Kessler (nose/concussion) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks.

Impact Kessler will miss his second straight contest Sunday due to a nasal fracture and being in concussion protocol. Kessler's next chance to suit up is Wednesday's matchup with Portland.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Indiana Kessler is out for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a nasal fracture and concussion protocol.

Impact Kessler logged 28 minutes in his return to action Wednesday but will sit out Friday's contest due to being in concussion protocol and a nasal fracture. KJ Martin and Kyle Filipowski will likely receive increased playing time in his absence. Kessler's next chance to suit up is Sunday's matchup with Atlanta.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Double-double in Wednesday's return 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.

Impact After sitting out the last two games for conditioning reasons, Kessler looked very 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.

APRIL 3 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Green scores 22 points to lead Rockets to 50th win of the season

Jalen Green scored 22 points, Dillon Brooks added 21 and the Houston Rockets beat the Utah Jazz 143-105 for their 50th win of the season

APRIL 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Good to go Wednesday Kessler (conditioning) will be available for Wednesday's game against Houston.

Impact 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.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Iffy against Houston Kessler (conditioning) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's game versus the Rockets.

Impact 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.

APRIL 1 • ROTOWIRE

Utah faces Houston, seeks to end 6-game skid

Utah aims to end its six-game slide with a victory over Houston

APRIL 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Utah faces Charlotte on 16-game road slide

Utah heads into a matchup with Charlotte after losing 16 straight road games

MARCH 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remaining out for Monday Kessler has been ruled out for Monday's game against the Hornets due to return to competition reconditioning.

Impact 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.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out with illness Kessler is out for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to an illness, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable Friday Kessler (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against Denver, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Muted performance in loss 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Houston puts road win streak on the line against Utah

Houston will try to keep its three-game road win streak alive when the Rockets take on Utah

MARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Strong in paint in defeat 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Cavaliers snap 4-game skid with 120-91 victory over Jazz

Jarrett Allen scored 18 points and Donovan Mitchell added 16 to help Cleveland snap a four-game losing streak with a 120-91 victory over the Utah Jazz

MARCH 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grabs 11 rebounds in loss 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Available against Washington Kessler (rest) will play Wednesday against the Wizards.

Impact Kessler was originally ruled out for Wednesday, but the Jazz have upgraded his status to available -- Lauri Makkanen'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.

MARCH 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play against Washington Kessler is out for Wednesday's game versus the Wizards due to rest purposes, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Swats three shots in defeat 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Returns with big double-double 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.

Impact 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.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Edwards drops 41 as Wolves win eighth straight, 128-102 over skidding Jazz

Anthony Edwards scored 41 points as the Minnesota Timberwolves won their eighth straight, beating the Utah Jazz 128-102

MARCH 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS