For the last couple of seasons, it’s felt like the Utah Jazz have always been on the verge of making some big deals that will shake up their team and change their trajectory.
One player who has been talked about a lot is big man Walker Kessler, who is now in his third season with the Jazz.
According to Evan Sidery, the Jazz are contemplating sending Kessler away, but it won’t be cheap.
Sidery said Utah will “hold a high asking price for Walker Kessler in potential trade talks.”
He wrote:
“Utah previously desired multiple first-round picks or a top prospect alongside draft capital.”
The Jazz will hold a high asking price for Walker Kessler in potential trade talks.
Utah previously desired multiple first-round picks or a top prospect alongside draft capital.
Kessler joins Victor Wembanyama as the only players averaging a double-double and 2 blocks per game. pic.twitter.com/a8oApcYqcO
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) December 6, 2024
Kessler is a hot commodity with an average of 10.9 points and 10.5 rebounds per game.
There are plenty of teams who would jump at the chance to sign him, especially since he is only 23 years old and has plenty of seasons left in him.
It’s not surprising that the Jazz would ask for a lot in exchange for Kessler because they have always been a team that drives a hard bargain.
They are sitting on tons of great, young talent and draft picks and aren’t willing to part ways with them for a low price point.
The team is currently the last in the West, and they know they don’t have to rush into any trades.
They are lucky enough to just sit back and only commit to packages that are perfect for them.
Kessler might not be the only Jazz player packing his bags this season.
We don’t know who will leave Utah but we do know this: the Jazz will demand a lot for each and every one of their players.
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