Knicks and Lakers made big pitches for Walker Kessler

Walker Kessler Praises Jazz Fans Amid Tough Season
Yet, a rabid Jazz fanbase continues to show out night after night, making their impact felt at each and every home game. Jazz center Walker Kessler spoke about the impact the Utah fans have had across a bumpy season following their 106-134 loss to the Detroit Pistons.
NBA rumors: Knicks, Lakers tried, failed to convince Jazz to trade Walker Kessler
Two title contenders made calls to Utah at the NBA trade deadline, trying to pry Walker Kessler away from the Jazz
NBA Rumors: Knicks Eyed Jazz's Walker Kessler Before Trade Deadline Amid Lakers Buzz
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East Contender Pursued Trade for Jazz's Walker Kessler at Deadline
Leading up to this year's NBA trade deadline, the Utah Jazz had been made aware of the strong interest from the Los Angeles Lakers for their third-year center Walker Kessler. Kessler had been making strides in his development during his third-year pro,
Jazz's Walker Kessler: Available for Monday
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.
Walker Kessler Lifts Jazz over Timberwolves With Last-Second Slam
The real story of this battle was in its finish, however. Utah held a flimsy seven-point cushion heading into the final minutes and blinked as the T-Wolves took the lead on a 10-to-2 run with just over a minute to play.
How Walker Kessler Established Himself Within the Utah Jazz Core
In his third season, Walker Kessler has established himself as one of the better centers in the NBA and has put himself in a position for a major raise either this upcoming off-season or the next.
NBA Trade Rumors: Knicks and Lakers made big pitches for Walker Kessler
According to Marc Stein, the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers tried hard for Walker Kessler at the trade deadline. From Marc Stein’s substack: League sources say that the Knicks were right there with the Lakers in their determination before the trade deadline to try to convince Utah to engage in meaningful Walker Kessler trade talks.
New York Knicks Tried To Land Walker Kessler Before The Trade Deadline
The New York Knicks made a big push to land Walker Kessler to bolster their center spot before the trade deadline.
Walker Kessler’s late dunk lifts Jazz to 117-116 win over short-handed Timberwolves
Walker Kessler had a go-ahead dunk with 9.7 seconds left to help the Utah Jazz beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 117-116 on ...
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Pours in 25 points
Filipowski produced 25 points (7-13 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 7-8 FT), eight rebounds and one assist over 24 minutes during Monday's 134-106 loss to the Pistons. Despite returning to the bench for Monday's game ...
Walker Kessler joins Wilt Chamberlain, Nikola Jokic on short NBA list
Kessler is the third player to go 10-for-10 from the floor in an NBA game this season, joining the Cleveland Cavaliers’ ...
Utah visits Washington, looks to end road skid
BOTTOM LINE: Utah will try to break its nine-game road losing streak when the Jazz take on Washington. The Wizards are 6-26 in home games. Washington has a 4-32 record against teams above .500. The ...
Detroit plays Utah, aims for 5th straight road win
Detroit comes into a matchup against Utah after winning four games in a row on the road. Monday's matchup is the first this season between the two squads.