playSources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on X
Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)
playSources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
playSources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
playSources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
playSources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.
The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.
Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.
The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.
Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)
CloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on X
playSources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
playSources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)Tim MacMahonNov 5, 2025, 02:02 PM ETCloseJoined ESPNDallas.com in September 2009Covers the Dallas Cowboys and Dallas MavericksAppears regularly on ESPN Dallas 103.3 FMFollow on XOpen Extended ReactionsUtah Jazz center Walker Kessler will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder, the team announced Wednesday.The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is set for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neal ElAttrache in Los Angeles.Kessler had gotten off to a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering the injury.The 24-year-old will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed an extension to his rookie deal before the October deadline but did not come close to reaching an agreement.Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
Jusuf Nurkic is replacing Kessler in the Jazz’s starting lineup.
Sources: Jazz’s Kessler (shoulder) out for season (0:41)