Walker Kessler garners significant interest as restricted free agency opens
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 1, 2026, 1:49 AM
Last updated Jul 1, 2026
Walker Kessler, the Utah Jazz's restricted free agent center, is reportedly receiving multiple offers exceeding $35 million annually as he explores free agency. After a complicated contract negotiation with the Jazz, Kessler's potential future is up in the air following a season impacted by injury. While he showed promise in prior seasons, his limited playing time due to shoulder issues raises questions about the hefty salaries being offered. The Jazz have the opportunity to match any offer but are faced with the challenge of Kessler’s unfulfilled potential and past injuries.
- •Walker Kessler is exploring offers as a restricted free agent.
- •He is receiving offers in the mid to high $30 million range.
- •Kessler spent last season recovering from a shoulder injury.
- •The Jazz offered a five-year deal just under $30 million annually.
- •Kessler has missed significant time due to injuries during his career.
- 1:49 AMYahoo Sports — Utah Jazz Center Walker Kessler Reportedly Receiving Obscene Offers in Free Agency
"It looks like Walker Kessler's agent was right about interest across the NBA. Can the Jazz match?
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