Utah Jazz Could Hold Off on Walker Kessler Extension

Why Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler could be headed for restricted free agency

The team and the 7-footer have not reached a deal on a contract extension, The Athletic reports.

Utah Jazz Could Hold Off on Walker Kessler Extension

Will the Utah Jazz extend their budding big man before next season?

Walker Kessler Update Sparks Lakers Trade Rumors, But A Deal Remains Unlikely According To Insider - LAFB Network

Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images The Los Angeles Lakers fan base got a jolt of optimism this week when news broke that the Utah Jazz and Walker Kessler would not reach an agreement on a rookie-scale extension. Lakers trade rumors have long linked the franchise to the 24-year-old center, it seemed like the door had finally cracked open. Yet, as with most things surrounding the team, the message has been anything but clear. Lakers Trade Rumors: Jazz…

Utah Jazz Refuse To Extend Walker Kessler, Clearing Path For His Free Agency Next Summer

Walker Kessler (Image Credits: Imagn) The Utah Jazz had a busy offseason this summer. They added rookie Ace Bailey and made a buyout for veteran presence Kevin Love. The team hopes high with Bailey’s potential, and the No. 5 pick is also determined to help the team next season. However, the team is no longer considering Walker Kessler in the rotation, which made Kessler a restricted free agent next summer. Kessler still highly values the franchi…

Jazz, Walker Kessler Not Expected To Reach Agreement On Extension

The Utah Jazz and veteran center Walker Kessler aren’t expected to reach an agreement on a rookie-scale contract extension, according to Tony Jones of The Athletic. Jones reported Wednesday that Kessler and the Jazz held “multiple meetings” during the offseason and Utah made a formal offer to the center, but both sides haven’t come close […] The post Jazz, Walker Kessler Not Expected To Reach Agreement On Extension appeared first on Basketball I…