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11.1
REB
12.2
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1.7
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0.6
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2.4
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During Year 3, Kessler set career highs across the board in per-game stats, averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 3.0 stocks on 66.3 percent shooting in 30.0 minutes a night. However, the 2022 No. 22 overall pick appeared in a career-low 58 contests. He also shot only 52 percent from the free-throw line (2.6 tries per game) and 17.6 percent from deep (34 total attempts). Despite limited playing time to start his career, Kessler has always been a standout performer in the typical big-man categories (REBs, BLKs, FG%), but his upside has been limited due to his lack of production elsewhere. With that said, it's unclear if Kessler has even scratched the surface of his potential, as he's yet to have a consistent role for an entire season. Occam's razor suggests that Kessler is more effective when deployed in a matchup-based rotational role; however, Utah has made questionable rotation decisions over the last three seasons, as the Jazz appeared to be tanking. The frontcourt lost John Collins and a few reserve options this offseason but added Ace Bailey, Jusuf Nurkic, Georges Niang and Kevin Love to a group that returns Kessler, Lauri Markkanen, Kyle Filipowski, Brice Sensabaugh and Cody Williams. After starting all 58 of his appearances last season, Kessler is projected to be the starting center yet again, but he could be played off the court when opposing teams go small, and Utah has plenty of depth behind him, so he may not need to play 30-plus minutes a night. When healthy, Kessler has a top-100 floor, but he's yet to crack the top 75 in eight-category leagues, and it's difficult to envision him working his way into the top 50 unless he improves from the charity stripe. Read Past Outlooks

Not playing Sunday
Kessler (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Timberwolves.
ANALYSIS
Kessler entered concussion protocols April 3, and it will end up sidelining him for the Jazz's final five games of the regular season. Oscar Tshiebwe and Kyle Filipowski will serve as Utah's primary big men for Sunday's regular-season finale in Walker's absence. The third-year big man out of Auburn put up solid numbers for the Jazz this season. Still, injuries and reconditioning caused him to miss 17 of the Jazz's 33 games since Jan. 1. With Utah failing to qualify for the postseason, Kessler will finish the 2024-25 regular season averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game across 58 outings.
Kessler entered concussion protocols April 3, and it will end up sidelining him for the Jazz's final five games of the regular season. Oscar Tshiebwe and Kyle Filipowski will serve as Utah's primary big men for Sunday's regular-season finale in Walker's absence. The third-year big man out of Auburn put up solid numbers for the Jazz this season. Still, injuries and reconditioning caused him to miss 17 of the Jazz's 33 games since Jan. 1. With Utah failing to qualify for the postseason, Kessler will finish the 2024-25 regular season averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 2.4 blocks in 30.0 minutes per game across 58 outings.
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How does Walker Kessler compare to other players?
This section compares his stats with all players from the previous three seasons (minimum 200 minutes played)*. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that stat and it would be considered average.
True Shooting %
66.0%
Effective Field Goal %
67.1%
3-Point Attempt Rate
8.1%
Free Throw Rate
36.3%
Offensive Rebound %
16.6%
Defensive Rebound %
27.1%
Total Rebound %
21.9%
Assist %
8.3%
Steal %
0.9%
Block %
7.4%
Turnover %
12.8%
Usage %
13.7%
Fantasy Points Per Game
35.7
Fantasy Points Per Minute
1.2
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Past Fantasy Outlooks
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Following an impressive rookie season, Kessler was seen as a slam dunk in drafts last season, with many going as high as the third round to secure his services. Sadly, he failed to live up to the hype, replicating what he did during the 2023-24 campaign with reduced efficiency. Now the dust has settled, it wasn't all doom and gloom for managers. Kessler averaged 2.4 blocks and 7.5 rebounds in 23.3 minutes per game and produced in the appropriate categories. Based on what we saw last season, it's hard to project what Kessler's role might look like in 2024-25. The Jazz are really no closer to becoming a contender, so they may move some contracts before the season is done. If the path to minutes becomes clearer, Kessler could finally get the opportunity we thought was due last season. As one of the elite rim protectors in the league, his fantasy floor feels relatively safe around the top 100. If he can get closer to 26 minutes per night, early or late in the season, that rank could push closer to the top 50.
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Won't play vs. OKC
Kessler (concussion) has been ruled out for Friday's game against the Thunder.
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Won't play Wednesday
Kessler (nose/concussion) is out for Wednesday's game against the Trail Blazers.
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Another absence coming
Kessler (nose/concussion) is out for Sunday's game versus the Hawks.
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Won't play against Indiana
Kessler is out for Friday's game versus the Pacers due to a nasal fracture and concussion protocol.
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Double-double in Wednesday's return
Kessler amassed 11 points (5-10 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-5 FT), 12 rebounds, one assist, two blocks and two steals over 28 minutes during Wednesday's 143-105 loss to the Rockets.
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Less maintenance days?
Jazz president of basketball operations Austin Ainge indicated that the team, unlike last year, would avoid sitting healthy players in the service of acquiring a higher draft pick, Andy Larsen of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Similar to Lauri Markkanen, Kessler was often given "maintenance days" during the 2024-25 regular season with the Jazz eyeing the draft lottery. Kessler was a fourth-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis, but he suited up in just 58 games. If Ainge keeps his word, Kessler could be poised for a breakout in his fourth NBA season.
Similar to Lauri Markkanen, Kessler was often given "maintenance days" during the 2024-25 regular season with the Jazz eyeing the draft lottery. Kessler was a fourth-round value in nine-category formats on a per-game basis, but he suited up in just 58 games. If Ainge keeps his word, Kessler could be poised for a breakout in his fourth NBA season.