East Contender Pursued Trade for Jazz's Walker Kessler

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,
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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Knicks nearly pulled off a blockbuster deal for star Jazz center at the trade deadline
The New York Knicks had a relatively quiet trade deadline despite them being heavily in the mix for several trade targets. Ultimately, their only move was shipping off Jericho Sims to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for Delon Wright,
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.
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.
WATCH: Jazz's Walker Kessler Has Highlight Slam to Win vs. Wolves
The highlight from Kessler was just a part of his impact in this one, as he finished the night with 26 minutes to post nine ...
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, ...
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’ ...
Jazz's Kyle Filipowski: Back in bench role
Filipowski flirted with a triple-double in a spot start Sunday against the Pelicans, but he'll return to a bench role following the return of Walker Kessler (rest). Filipowski is averaging 12.0 points ...
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.
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Suns set to host Timberwolves in a matchup of underachievers
The latest Timberwolves setback came against lowly Utah, as the Jazz got a late dunk from Walker Kessler to post a 117-116 victory in Salt Lake City. Minnesota's loss came with All-Star Anthony ...
The Triple Team: In ‘just kind of weird’ game vs. Kings, Jordan Clarkson struggles, Walker Kessler shines
The Jazz lost to the Kings in a game Will Hardy called "weird" — Jordan Clarkson missed a lot of shots, while Walker Kessler made 100% of his. Plus, thoughts on Cody Williams' physical development, ...