NEWS
1:27 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) won't play Tuesday against the Suns due to right hip soreness.
11:49 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with 12 points (6-7 FG, 0-2 FT), 16 rebounds, two assists and four blocks in 32 minutes during Monday's 135-126 victory over the Bulls.
9:39 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) produced 18 points (5-6 FG, 8-12 FT), 14 rebounds and five blocks across 29 minutes during Saturday's 129-103 loss to the Nuggets.
9:41 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with 12 points (6-11 FG, 0-2 FT), 11 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 30 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to the Mavericks.
10:19 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) had 16 points (6-7 FG, 4-5 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, five blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 126-124 loss to the Grizzlies.
5:20 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) Jazz exercised the fourth-year rookie scale option on Kessler's contract Monday.
3:46 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) Will Hardy said Tuesday he anticipates Kessler playing a lot with the starters during the preseason, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
2:50 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (rest) will not play in Tuesday's Salt Lake City Summer League matchup versus the Thunder, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
2:30 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) Jazz plan to have Kessler (nose) participate in the 2024 NBA Summer League, Tony Jones of Athletic reports.
4:16 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (nose) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
7:25 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (nose) is out for Thursday's game versus the Rockets, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
7:17 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (nose) won't play Tuesday against the Nuggets, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
8:08 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (nose) will not play Friday against the Clippers, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
8:41 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) will start during Sunday's game against the Kings, David Locke of Locked on Podcast reports.
7:39 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is not in the starting lineup to face the Rockets on Saturday, Lachard Binkley of TheDreamShake.com reports.
9:25 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) closed Monday's 114-104 loss to Minnesota with six points (2-3 FG, 2-2 FT), 14 rebounds, two assists and one block in 28 minutes.
11:56 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) closed with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and one block over 30 minutes during Saturday's 119-100 loss to the Timberwolves.
9:32 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) ended with two points (1-1 FG), eight rebounds, one assist and one block over 19 minutes during Tuesday's 123-107 loss to Boston.
1:54 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (foot) is available for Saturday's game versus the Nuggets, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
4:13 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (foot) was a full participant in Thursday's practice, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
3:11 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (foot) has been ruled out for Saturday's game versus the Heat.
4:56 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (foot) is questionable for Saturday's game against the Heat, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
5:52 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (foot) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Magic, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
4:59 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is questionable for Thursday's game against the Magic due to a right foot sprain.
10:16 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) notched 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 30 minutes off the bench during Tuesday's 124-97 loss to the Hawks.
2:19 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) notched 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, one assist, four blocks and two steals over 26 minutes during Monday's 129-107 loss to the Warriors.
4:44 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) isn't starting Saturday's game against the Heat, radio voice of the Jazz, David Locke, reports.
3:22 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) chipped in 14 points (6-8 FG, 2-4 FT), 14 rebounds and five blocks over 32 minutes during Monday's 125-108 win over the Nets.
10:46 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with 10 points (5-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt), 10 rebounds, four assists, seven blocks and one steal across 26 minutes during Thursday's 122-114 win over the Trail Blazers.
7:16 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (foot) will play in Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
1:15 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (foot) is probable for Wednesday's game against the Knicks.
9:33 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) ended with eight points (4-9 FG), 12 rebounds, three assists, four blocks and two steals over 31 minutes during Friday's 117-103 loss to the Clippers.
11:40 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) recorded six points (3-7 FG), eight rebounds and one steal across 27 minutes during Wednesday's 147-97 loss to the Mavericks.
3:47 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) recorded nine points (4-11 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), eight rebounds, two assists, six blocks and one steal in 28 minutes during Wednesday's 105-91 loss to the Grizzlies.
1:32 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (elbow) is now listed as probable for Saturday's game versus the Pelicans, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
1:37 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) Jazz announced Monday that Kessler (elbow) has been cleared to begin basketball activities and will be re-evaluated in one week, Michael Scotto of USA Today reports.
5:03 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) will be out for at least two weeks due to a UCL sprain in his left elbow, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
12:34 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (elbow) has been downgraded to doubtful for Wednesday's game against the Pacers.
5:27 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is questionable for Wednesday's game against the Pacers due to a left elbow sprain, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
10:44 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) ended with 15 points (5-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), 15 rebounds and four blocks in 31 minutes during Monday's 130-113 loss to the Bulls.
3:11 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is probable for Thursday's game versus the Magic due to left elbow soreness, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
10:03 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) contributed 22 points (10-11 FG, 2-3 FT), 13 rebounds and one block across 29 minutes during Monday's 110-102 loss to the Nuggets.
2:59 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) closed Wednesday's 130-114 loss to Sacramento with eight points (4-5 FG), eight rebounds and one block in 22 minutes.
3:32 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (concussion) recorded four points and one rebound in six minutes during USA's 109-81 victory over Greece in the FIBA World Cup on Monday.
1:54 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (concussion) has been ruled out for the remainder of the regular season, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
1:50 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is entering the league's concussion protocol Monday, Tim MacMahon of ESPN.com reports.
5:13 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is being evaluated for a concussion and will not return to Sunday's game, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
1:17 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) recorded 20 points (10-13 FG), 10 rebounds, two assists and three blocks in 34 minutes during Friday's 122-114 loss to the Celtics.
11:48 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished Monday's 128-120 win over the Kings with 10 points (4-6 FG, 2-4 FT), eight rebounds, five blocks and two assists in 30 minutes.
7:46 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) racked up 12 points (5-7 FG, 2-5 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist and three blocks over 34 minutes during Saturday's 118-117 win over Boston.
4:40 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) provided 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-2 FT), 16 rebounds, three blocks and one assist across 32 minutes during Saturday's 119-111 victory over the Hornets.
1:28 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) ended with 13 points (5-5 FG, 3-3 FT), 10 rebounds, three assists and three blocks across 32 minutes during Thursday's 131-124 victory over the Magic.
4:41 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) is available for Thursday's game versus the Magic.
5:13 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) is questionable for Thursday's game versus the Magic, Ben Anderson of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
6:07 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) will not play during Tuesday's matchup at Dallas, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
11:37 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is questionable for Tuesday's game in Dallas due to a non-COVID illness, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
12:24 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) supplied 17 points (8-11 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-2 FT), 10 rebounds and five blocks in 32 minutes during Sunday's 129-119 loss to the Thunder.
12:12 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished Friday's 130-103 loss to the Thunder with 10 points (5-5 FG), 11 rebounds and four blocks in 25 minutes.
11:40 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with nine points (4-6 FG, 1-2 FT), 12 rebounds, two assists, five blocks and one steal across 27 minutes during Saturday's 118-102 win over the Spurs.
11:41 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) closed with seven points (3-4 FG, 1-1 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 18 rebounds, one assist and seven blocks across 37 minutes during Thursday's 120-119 overtime win over the Thunder.
3:15 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with 13 points (6-9 FG, 1-1 FT), nine rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal across 27 minutes in Monday's 124-111 loss to the Mavericks.
3:50 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) supplied 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-3 FT), 14 rebounds, one assist, seven blocks and one steal over 30 minutes during Wednesday's 131-128 win over the Raptors.
2:53 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) totaled 14 points (6-7 FG, 2-4 FT), 11 rebounds, two assists and five blocks in 25 minutes during Saturday's 108-100 win over the Mavericks.
6:46 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) Will Hardy disclosed Friday that Kessler will likely remain in the starting five even once Kelly Olynyk (ankle) is available, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
11:48 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) contributed 13 points (5-6 FG, 3-4 FT) and nine rebounds in 22 minutes during Monday's 120-102 win over the Hornets.
7:57 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) supplied 20 points (9-13 FG, 2-4 FT), 21 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in 31 minutes during Monday's 126-125 win over the Timberwolves.
2:54 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with 15 points (7-7 FG, 1-1 FT), 12 rebounds, two blocks and one steal in 32 minutes in Saturday's 118-117 loss to the 76ers.
8:45 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is in the starting lineup for Tuesday's matchup versus the Cavaliers, Andy reports.
4:35 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) posted 10 points (5-7 FG), 11 rebounds, one assist and six blocks over 23 minutes during Sunday's 123-118 loss to the Grizzlies.
9:38 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) isn't in the starting lineup for Wednesday's game against the Warriors, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
10:18 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) posted 11 points (5-5 FG, 1-4 FT), six rebounds, one assist, two blocks and one steal across 25 minutes during Monday's 122-99 loss to Cleveland.
6:58 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) will start Monday's contest against the Cavaliers, Spencer Davies of BasketballNews.com reports.
1:56 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with 11 points (4-4 FG, 3-4 FT), eight rebounds, three blocks, one assist and one steal in 28 minutes in Thursday's 132-129 overtime win over the Pelicans.
9:15 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) isn't in the starting five for Saturday's game against the Nuggets, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
8:07 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) amassed 10 points (5-6 FG), 12 rebounds, one assist and five blocks across 24 minutes during Wednesday's 124-123 win over the Warriors.
7:26 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) is in the starting five Wednesday versus Golden State, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
6:07 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) is not on the injury report for Wednesday's game against the Mavericks.
3:26 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) will join the Jazz on the team's upcoming three-game road trip, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
3:14 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) will not take the court against the Grizzlies on Monday.
12:56 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) participated in Utah's shootaround Monday, Eric Walden of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
7:20 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) is questionable for Monday's game against the Grizzlies, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
2:57 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) is out Saturday against the Grizzlies.
7:09 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) will not play Friday against the Nuggets.
6:28 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) (illness) is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Tony Jones of The Athletic reports.
1:48 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) didn't participate in Thursday's practice session due to an illness, Sarah Todd of The Deseret News reports.
12:57 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) finished with 12 points (5-5 FG, 2-6 FT), 10 rebounds, one assist and one steal over 24 minutes during Wednesday's 123-102 victory over the Nuggets.
7:37 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) has 12 points (5-6 FG, 2-4 FT), seven rebounds, four blocks and one assist in 25 minutes during Tuesday's loss to the Spurs.
10:19 AM - Walker Kessler (Uth) recorded 11 points (5-7 FG, 1-3 FT) and four rebounds across 14 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 114-82 loss against the Raptors.
3:57 PM - Walker Kessler (Uth) -- along with Malik Beasley, Patrick Beverley, Jarred Vanderbilt, Leandro Bolmaro and four first-round picks -- was traded Friday from the Timberwolves to the Jazz for Rudy Gobert, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reports.
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