Overview
- Utah announced Kessler will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season after suffering a labral tear in his left shoulder.
- The procedure is scheduled for Nov. 6 in Los Angeles, with team and local outlets confirming the timeline.
- Kessler played five games before the setback, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals.
- Reporting ties the tear to shoulder bursitis that sidelined him in preseason and a recent re-injury noted after the loss to Phoenix.
- Jusuf Nurkić is expected to start at center as Utah redistributes minutes to Kyle Filipowski, Kevin Love and Oscar Tshiebwe, and analysts note the injury complicates Kessler’s trade market and restricted free agency next summer.