Utah Jazz prepare for Walker Kessler's return on October 25
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 15, 2026, 2:33 AM
Last updated Aug 15, 2026
The Utah Jazz will face off against the Los Angeles Lakers on October 25 in Salt Lake City, marking Walker Kessler's return to the Delta Center in a new uniform. This matchup comes early in the Jazz's schedule, following their home opener against the Pelicans on October 23. Kessler, a key player in Utah's post-Gobert era, left the franchise amid trade talks and is now with the Lakers, a team expected to contend for the playoffs this season. The game holds significance for both teams as the Jazz seek to establish their competitive intentions early in the year.
- •Jazz and Lakers clash on October 25 in Salt Lake City
- •This game features Walker Kessler's return with the Lakers
- •Jazz aim to set competitive tone early in the season
- •Utah's opener against Pelicans is scheduled for October 23
- •Kessler was a significant player for the Jazz before his departure
- 2:33 AMYahoo Sports — Utah Jazz Line Up Revenge Game With Walker Kessler In October
"The Delta Center will be jumping when Walker Kessler and the Lakers approach Salt Lake City.
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