Kessler’s Utah Stay or Go | NBA News

Walker Kessler’s free agency is heating up as multiple teams offer him mid- to high-30s annual deals, but he’s reportedly willing to stay in Utah long-term—even taking less than market value. The Jazz have thrown down a “take-it-or-leave-it” five-year, $27M/year offer, down from a previously rejected $140M deal. Despite missing most of last season with a torn labrum, Kessler delivered elite defense when healthy—averaging 11.1 points, 12.2 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks per game, leading the league in blocks and ranking top-five in rebounding. Friction with the Jazz front office may have contributed to the stalemate. With the Lakers rumored to be in the mix, Kessler’s next move could be a high-stakes chess match—with the Jazz poised to match any offer, making his decision a tough one. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/06782c401dc4b9a5