Overview
- Kessler sustained a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season.
- He last appeared in the Halloween loss at Phoenix before returning to Salt Lake City for evaluation.
- Through five starts he averaged 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks, tracking for career highs.
- Utah has inserted veteran Jusuf Nurkic into the starting lineup, and he posted 11 points and 11 rebounds in the win at Boston.
- Pre-deadline talks on a rookie extension stalled, positioning Kessler for restricted free agency this offseason.