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Jazz’s Walker Kessler To Undergo Season-Ending Left Shoulder Surgery

The setback reshapes Utah’s rotation, clouding his market value.

Oct 16, 2025; Salt Lake City, Utah, USA; Utah Jazz center Walker Kessler (24) makes a rebound during the first half against the Portland Trail Blazers at Delta Center. Mandatory Credit: Peter Creveling-Imagn Images
SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH - MARCH 27: Walker Kessler #24 of the Utah Jazz looks on during the first half of a game against the Houston Rockets at Delta Center on March 27, 2025 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by Alex Goodlett/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • The Jazz confirmed Kessler suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will miss the remainder of the 2025–26 season.
  • Surgery is scheduled for Nov. 6 in Los Angeles with Dr. Neal ElAttrache performing the procedure.
  • The shoulder issue dated to training camp bursitis, included missed preseason games, and was re-aggravated during the loss at Phoenix before advanced testing.
  • Kessler started the first five games, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists, then sat two games listed with left shoulder bursitis.
  • Jusuf Nurkic is starting at center with Kyle Filipowski and Kevin Love taking larger roles, while reports note the injury complicates Kessler’s 2026 restricted free agency and near-term trade appeal, with recovery expectations stretching into April.