Tag: Walker Kessler
The Los Angeles Lakers are expected to make aggressive moves this offseason to upgrade their frontcourt. Among the purple and gold’s big man targets are Nic Claxton, Robert Williams, and Walker Kessler, according to Anthony Irwin of Clutch Points. Lakers Eyeing Nic Claxton, Robert Williams, And Walker Kessler Irwin reported Tuesday that the Lakers’ “internal […]
As the NBA continues to trend towards tall, big lineups, Ryan Kalkbrenner shouldn’t have trouble finding a home. He’s an elite college basketball player who dominated at Creighton and should find success as a rim defender and finisher at the next level. How much will teams value an older prospect without much upside compared to […]
Walker Kessler is a name to keep tabs on as the Boston Celtics seek to strengthen their roster ahead of the trade deadline. Celtics eye Kessler trade for Springer plus draft capital The Celtics are in the midst of arguably their worst run in two years and there’s no doubt GM Brad Stevens has a […]
The Los Angeles Lakers are a surprise to start the year as they have started 3-0 under new head coach, J.J. Reddick. However, that is not deterring the team from finding ways to improve the roster. The team reportedly has its sights on Utah Jazz center, Walker Kessler. Kessler would provide some much-needed frontcourt depth […]
It is no secret that Utah Jazz GM, Danny Ainge, drives a hard bargain when discussing trades. Nothing epitomizes this sentiment more than his recent asking price for the young center, Walker Kessler. The Jazz are reportedly demanding at least two first round draft picks in exchange for the former North Carolina Tar Heel. It […]
The New York Knicks have been dubbed as a winner of the offseason by many NBA peers. Despite giving up a huge haul for Mikal Bridges, the Knicks are looking like a team destined for a deep playoff run next season. However, they did lose Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder. As a result, […]
Only 10 players out of the entire 2023 rookie class are able to make one of the two All-Rookie Teams. There are a number of players who are deserving, but this award is left for the 10-best rookies. Leading the list of players for First-team All-Rookie is Orlando’s Paolo Bachero. He was also the 2022-23 […]
With the end of the regular season near, the Utah Jazz will most likely be without one of their key contributors. Center, Walker Kessler, has entered concussion protocols. Kessler has found a role for himself in Utah this year as one of the more promising young big men in the NBA. The Jazz are currently […]
The Utah Jazz lost yesterday 111-110 to the Brooklyn Nets in what was almost a great second-half comeback. It was their second straight loss in a row with only four games left in the 2022-23 regular season. Currently, the Jazz is 12th in the West, but are only one and a half games back from […]
Lauri Marrkanen was dominated on offense for the Jazz last night while rookie center Walker Kessler was a defensive anchor. The Jazz and Thunder went to OT last night and Utah was able to walk away with a tough 120-119 victory. Kessler is averaging (2.1) blocks per game this season which is fifth in the […]
