The Pacers also targeted Walker Kessler
Ivica Zubac, Daniel Gafford and now Walker Kessler. It’s been a few days since Pacers are popular among insidersbecause their goal would be to find a new interior by the “trade deadline” and Marc Stein therefore reports that Walker Kessler has caught the eye of Indianapolis executives.
Currently injured in the shoulderand exactly package for the rest of the seasonyoung staff Jazz would be the option of choice for this teamIndianadensity has been lacking in the racket since the departure of Myles Turner. And this, despite an appearance by Jay Huff or of Isaiah Jackson’s returnat the heart of this contentious exercise without Tyrese Haliburton.
It was not extended last summerWalker Kessler (14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3 assists, 1.8 blocks and 1.4 steals before the injury) is approaching the first milestone of his career, as he will have to negotiate a new lucrative contract in the 2026 offseason. In the shoes of a protected “free agent,” which would leave him free to accept any outside offer, with no guarantee of a departure, as his franchise will be able to retain her by matching any offer.
He is often quoted in transfer rumours in the past, with his attractive rookie contract, the 24-year-old has remained valued by managersUtahwho may be looking for a lot to get away from it. With some interesting pieces (Benedict Maturin?) and a draft pick in reserve, the Pacers have what it takes to put together a competitive bid, but the competition could be tough.
| Walker Kessler | Percentage | Rebounds | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saison | The team | MJ | Min | Shots | 3pts | LF | Off | Def | That | Pd | Ft | Int | Bp | Ct | Pts |
| 2022-23 | UTA | 74 | 23:01 | 72.0 | 33.3 | 51.6 | 3.1 | 5.3 | 8.4 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.4 | 0.8 | 2.3 | 9.2 |
| 2023-24 | UTA | 64 | 23:20 | 65.4 | 21.1 | 60.2 | 2.6 | 4.9 | 7.5 | 0.9 | 2.1 | 0.5 | 1.0 | 2.4 | 8.1 |
| 2024-25 | UTA | 58 | 30:00 | 66.3 | 17.6 | 52.0 | 4.6 | 7.6 | 12.2 | 1.7 | 2.2 | 0.6 | 1.5 | 2.4 | 11.1 |
| 2025-26 | UTA | 5 | 30:48 | 70.3 | 75.0 | 70.0 | 4.6 | 6.2 | 10.8 | 3.0 | 4.4 | 1.4 | 3.2 | 1.8 | 14.4 |
How to read statistics? MJ = matches played; Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def=defensive jump; Tot = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; Points = Points.
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