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Kessler Contract Talks: Jazz Offer Falls Short
18 Jun
Summary
- Kessler seeks significantly more than a $140 million offer from the Jazz.
- He underwent shoulder surgery and missed games last season.
- The Lakers are mentioned as a potential suitor for Kessler.
Walker Kessler, a restricted free agent, remains distant from reaching an agreement with the Utah Jazz on a new contract. The Jazz reportedly presented a five-year offer worth $140 million, which would be the largest for a center never selected as an All-Star. However, Kessler and his representatives are reportedly seeking terms significantly exceeding this offer.
Kessler's availability was limited last season due to shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, requiring him to undergo an operation on October 31. Before his injury, he averaged 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, and 1.8 blocks per game. The Los Angeles Lakers have emerged as one of the teams monitoring Kessler's contract situation, according to reports.
Kessler has a history of strong defensive performance, ranking second in the league in blocks in consecutive seasons and fifth in rebounds in one of those seasons. His career averages across four seasons with the Jazz are 9.5 points, 9.3 rebounds, and 2.4 blocked shots over 201 games played.
