Walker Kessler
UTA C
Born: July 26, 2001 Age: 23
Projected Positions:
C
Avg Salary
$17.12 $0
Median Salary
$17.00
Roster%
100%
0%
Dec 23, 2024 10:43 pm: Kessler accumulated nine points (4-6 FG, 0-1 3Pt, 1-6 FT), 16 rebounds, three assists and three blocks in 38 minutes during Monday's 124-113 loss to the Cavaliers.
Analysis: Kessler dominated the glass, grabbing at least 15 rebounds for the third time this season. After a disappointing sophomore season, Kessler has turned things around, averaging 10.5 points, 10.7 rebounds and 2.9 blocks in 29.4 minutes per game. Despite some conjecture as to who would be the starting center in Utah, it appears as though Kessler has firmly established himself as the man in the middle moving forward.
Season Totals
| Season | Team | G | GS | Min | PTS | FGA | FGM | FTA | FTM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | Fan. Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UTA | 74 | 40 | 1703 | 679 | 414 | 298 | 159 | 82 | 620 | 69 | 26 | 173 | 58 | 2222 |
| 2023 | UTA | 64 | 22 | 1493 | 518 | 350 | 229 | 93 | 56 | 481 | 60 | 30 | 154 | 66 | 1794 |
| 2024 | UTA | 22 | 22 | 646 | 232 | 139 | 100 | 56 | 30 | 235 | 36 | 10 | 64 | 31 | 808 |
Season Averages
| Season | Team | Min | PTS | FGA | FGM | FTA | FTM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | Fan. Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | UTA | 23.00 | 9.20 | 5.59 | 4.03 | 2.15 | 1.11 | 8.38 | 0.90 | 0.35 | 2.34 | 0.78 | 30.05 |
| 2023 | UTA | 23.30 | 8.10 | 5.47 | 3.58 | 1.45 | 0.88 | 7.52 | 0.90 | 0.47 | 2.41 | 1.03 | 28.07 |
| 2024 | UTA | 29.40 | 10.50 | 6.32 | 4.55 | 2.55 | 1.36 | 10.68 | 1.60 | 0.45 | 2.91 | 1.41 | 36.72 |
Last 10 Games
| Game | Mins | PTS | FGA | FGM | FTA | FTM | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TOV | Fan. Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2024 L 113-124 @CLE | 39 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 6 | 1 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 40 |
| Dec 21, 2024 W 105-94 @BKN | 21 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 33 |
| Dec 19, 2024 W 126-119 @DET | 36 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 42 |
| Dec 16, 2024 L 107-144 @LAC | 24 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 22 |
| Dec 13, 2024 L 126-134 PHX | 34 | 17 | 11 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 32 |
| Dec 8, 2024 L 97-141 @SAC | 32 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 41 |
| Dec 6, 2024 W 141-99 @POR | 31 | 13 | 8 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 17 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 2 | 51 |
| Dec 3, 2024 L 106-133 @OKC | 36 | 17 | 7 | 6 | 8 | 5 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 36 |
| Dec 1, 2024 L 104-105 LAL | 35 | 13 | 6 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 38 |
| Nov 30, 2024 L 94-106 DAL | 30 | 18 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 66 |
| 10 games played | 31.800 | 11.600 | 6.600 | 4.900 | 2.900 | 1.600 | 11.000 | 1.900 | 0.500 | 3.100 | 1.300 | 40.100 |
Transaction History
| Date | Team | Transaction Type | Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2022 9:12 PM | Walker, Kessler Ranger | add | $6 |
| Apr 10, 2023 12:56 PM | Walker, Kessler Ranger | increase | $9 |
| Jun 1, 2023 8:18 AM | Walker, Kessler Ranger | increase | $10 |
| Apr 2, 2024 9:43 PM | Walker, Kessler Ranger | increase | $13 |
Recent trades involving Walker Kessler
| Date | Proposing Team | Proposing Team Gives | Accepting Team | Accepting Team Gives |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2024 11:26 AM | mapachtzin | Giannis Antetokounmpo $158 | The Wizards are Well Managed | Kevin Durant $82 Mikal Bridges $56 Walker Kessler $19 |
| August 5, 2024 9:14 AM | Mike Gorman's Retirees | Walker Kessler $17 Dalton Knecht $2 | Otto Seventeen | Julius Randle $40 |
| January 13, 2024 6:49 PM | Lynchburg Slamflower☝️ | Walker Kessler $19 | St. Louis Dinos | Jaylen Brown $27 $8 Loan |
| June 10, 2023 4:51 PM | Walden Two | Walker Kessler $13 Anthony Black $2 | Mike Gorman's Retirees | Jaylen Brown $75 Dyson Daniels $7 |
| February 5, 2023 11:16 PM | Lynchburg Slamflower☝️ | Ivica Zubac $10 Josh Giddey $15 $12 Loan | Bridgeport Golden Eagles 🦅 | Walker Kessler $13 |
| February 3, 2023 7:37 PM | Bahston Accents (pts) | Devin Vassell $16 Walker Kessler $8 Anthony Black $3 Jarace Walker $3 | Rumble Kongs | Pascal Siakam $34 $4 Loan |
| January 5, 2023 9:18 PM | Christine Baskets'Balls | Walker Kessler $2 Chet Holmgren $14 | The Dude Squad | Julius Randle $30 $15 Loan |
| December 15, 2022 1:24 PM | Dunkness on the Edge of Town | Walker Kessler $9 | Bennie and the Chets | Tobias Harris $13 $4 Loan |
| December 9, 2022 1:39 PM | Walden Two | James Harden $71 $59 Loan | 21 Andre Ingrams | Walker Kessler $2 |
| December 3, 2022 10:38 PM | Lynchburg Slamflower☝️ | Josh Giddey $15 Trae Young $81 Walker Kessler $13 $32 Loan | Bridgeport Golden Eagles 🦅 | Michael Porter Jr. $18 Shai Gilgeous-Alexander $58 Isaiah Hartenstein $1 |