Walker Kessler Out for Utah Jazz Due to Illness vs Portland Trail Blazers on February 24, 2025

Walker Kessler is out for the Utah Jazz due to an illness, adding to his recent history of injuries, including a left thumb sprain and shoulder contusion. This season, he has played 44 games, averaging 11.2 points and 12.1 rebounds per game.

The Jazz will face the Portland Trail Blazers on Feb 24, 2025, and Kessler's absence may affect the performance of players like Kyle Filipowski and Brice Sensabaugh in the starting lineup. Kessler has also maintained a streak of grabbing 8 or more rebounds in 23 consecutive games.