The Utah Jazz are listening to offers for one of their best players in exchange for draft capital.
The Jazz have been in talks with several teams regarding center Walker Kessler, including the New York Knicks, according to league insider Ian Begley of SNY.
"Teams in touch with Utah say the Jazz are looking for at least a first round pick in return for Kessler," he said on social media platform X, formerly Twitter.
Begley added that the Knicks, who are looking to fill the center position after losing Isaiah Hartenstein to the Oklahoma City Thunder, are likely unable to afford the first-round pick price for Kessler after giving up a myriad of draft capital to acquire Mikal Bridges from the Brooklyn Nets.
Meanwhile, the Jazz appear to be open to parting ways with Kessler as they are in the midst of rebuilding and accumulating loads of draft capital to compete effectively in the future.
Walker Kessler has been solid for the Jazz
Selected with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, Kessler has been a solid contributor for Utah over the past two seasons, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in his debut campaign.
The 22-year-old was also part of the Team USA squad that competed in the 2023 FIBA Basketball World Cup in Manila last summer.
Kessler averaged 8.1 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 2.4 blocks in 64 regular season games for the Jazz in the 2023-24 season.
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