Walker Kessler (Utah Jazz)
November 2025
Kessler will undergo surgery to repair a left shoulder labral tear, ending a promising start (14.4 PPG on 70.3%, 10.8 RPG, 1.8 BPG). Early stretch-range progress (6/8 from three) stalls as Utah reshapes rotation and rim protection scheme. Utah must redistribute rim deterrence via scheme—more nail help, low-man urgency, and selective zone—and minutes to small-ball looks. Offensively, expect five-out spacing with quicker DHOs and ghost screens to preserve pace without the vertical gravity Kessler provides.