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Jazz Delay Kessler's Extension for Future Cap Flexibility
9/25/2025
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Story summary
- The Jazz will not finalize a rookie-scale extension for Walker Kessler this season.
- Kessler will earn $4.9 million in the final year of his rookie deal.
- He is set to become a restricted free agent in 2026 and emerged as a top rim protector, averaging 2.4 blocks per game.
- The Jazz may delay extension to preserve cap flexibility for 2025-26.
