Walker Kessler Out for Jazz Game Due to Illness

Walker Kessler will miss the Utah Jazz's game against the Charlotte Hornets on March 31, 2025. He is out due to conditioning issues from his recovery from an illness. Kessler has played 57 games this season, averaging 11.1 points and 12.2 rebounds per game.

Kyle Filipowski and Oscar Tshiebwe might see more playing time in Kessler's absence. The Jazz have struggled without Kessler, with a 2-16 record in games he has not played. Kessler has grabbed 5 or more rebounds in 57 straight games this season.