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Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

Without a rookie-scale extension from the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler is slated to hit the restricted free agent market next summer.

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) smiles after making a great play during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images

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Without a rookie-scale extension from the Utah Jazz, Walker Kessler is slated to hit the restricted free agent market next summer.

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Jul 14, 2025; Las Vegas, NV, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (8) drives the ball against San Antonio Spurs forward David Jones-Garcia (25) during the first half of a NBA basketball game at the Thomas & Mack Center. Mandatory Credit: Lucas Peltier-Imagn Images

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Only one NBA team sits even lower on the league totem pole than the Utah Jazz.

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Who will the Utah Jazz select with their four picks in the 2025 NBA Draft?

Mar 4, 2025; West Lafayette, Indiana, USA; Rutgers Scarlet Knights guard Ace Bailey (4) dunks the ball against the Purdue Boilermakers during the first half at Mackey Arena. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz should look to take a major swing with their highest pick in over a decade.

Apr 6, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Utah Jazz guard Collin Sexton (2) in action against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images

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Who could look to trade for the Utah Jazz veteran guard?

Mar 17, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz guard Jordan Clarkson (00) and forward Lauri Markkanen (23) sit not he scorers table during the second quarter against the Chicago Bulls at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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Is this the summer the Jazz speed things up?

Feb 8, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Utah Jazz guard Isaiah Collier (13) passes the ball against Los Angeles Clippers guard James Harden (1) during the first quarter at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images

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Utah Jazz point guard Isaiah Collier is flying under the radar.

Feb 4, 2025; El Segundo, CA, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic poses for photos with general manager Rob Pelinka and head coach JJ Redick at UCLA Health Training Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz will be playing against the Los Angeles Lakers in a nationally televised game on Monday night.

Feb 8, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic (77) reacts watching game action against the Indiana Pacers during the second half at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

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All eyes will be on the Utah Jazz if Luka Doncic suits up on Monday night.

Jan 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (35) battle for position during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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The Phoenix Suns could be missing their best player in Friday's game versus the Utah Jazz.

Jan 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) dribbles against Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) during the first quarter at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz host the Indiana Pacers following a wild trade weekend in the NBA.

Dec 12, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Luka Doncic (77) and Los Angeles Lakers forward LeBron James (23) in action during the game between the Dallas Mavericks and the Los Angeles Lakers at the American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz played a part in NBA history.

Jan 30, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) shoots an open jump shot during the first quarter against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have a decision to make.

Oct 30, 2023; Denver, Colorado, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) and forward John Collins (20) reach for a rebound in the fourth quarter against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz come back home to face the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dec 8, 2024; Sacramento, California, USA; Sacramento Kings guard De'Aaron Fox (5) and Utah Jazz forward Brice Sensabaugh (28) reach for a loose ball during the second quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

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Utah Jazz should keep an eye on the rumblings in Sacramento.

Feb 1, 2023; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) and center Walker Kessler (24) react to a foul by the Toronto Raptors in the fourth quarter at Vivint Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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The Jazz are in the business of losing games.

Feb 15, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates scoring a three point basket during the first quarter against the Utah Jazz at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz hit the road to face the Golden State Warriors.

Jan 25, 2025; Inglewood, California, USA; Milwaukee Bucks forward Giannis Antetokounmpo (34) celebrates against the LA Clippers in the second half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz return home to face the Milwaukee Bucks.

Jan 20, 2025; New Orleans, Louisiana, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) dribbles against New Orleans Pelicans center Daniel Theis (10) during the first half at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Stephen Lew-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz have a decision on their hands.

Oct 23, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Ja Morant (12) keeps the ball from Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) during the second half at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Chris Nicoll-Imagn Images

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The Utah Jazz finish their road trip versus the Memphis Grizzlies.

Feb 6, 2024; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; From left to right, Utah Jazz general manager Justin Zanik, CEO Danny Ainge, owner Ryan Smith and head coach Will Hardy sit court side before the game between the Utah Jazz and the Oklahoma City Thunder at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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This trade made a lot of sense for the Utah Jazz.

Jan 11, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Utah Jazz forward Lauri Markkanen (23) looks on against the Phoenix Suns during the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Joe Camporeale-Imagn Images

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Utah will have its leading scorer back versus the Oklahoma City Thunder,