Walker Kessler's defensive plays led the Utah Jazz to a 131-128 victory over the Warriors. Kessler recorded 15 points, 18 rebounds, and four blocks, sparking a comeback from an 11-point deficit. The Jazz's win highlights Kessler's value, rebuffing Lakers' trade interest, and showcasing team resilience.

Organizations sometimes need to reset. It’s just a fact of life in professional sports, especially for small market teams. Finding players to build around requires patience, a bit of NBA Draft luck, and clear communication of the plan.

When Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler was 18 months old, he spent nearly a week in Intermountain Primary Children’s Hospital. Now he’s determined to raise money for the hospital so that other kids can be helped as he was at a time when he was “very, very sick,” as his mother puts it.

In Marc Stein's latest Substack, Kessler was dubbed "as close to unavailable as it gets" on the trade market, likely keeping his services in Salt Lake City for the foreseeable future.

SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Jordan Clarkson scored 31 points and Keyonte George added 26 to lead the Utah Jazz to a 131-128 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night. Isaiah Collier added 20 points and 11 assists. Walker Kessler chipped in 15 points and 18 rebounds and John Collins added 19 points.