Wednesday afternoon, the Utah Jazz announced that center Walker Kessler, a former Auburn basketball star, will miss the remainder of the 2025-26 season due to injury. Kessler suffered a torn labrum in his left shoulder and will undergo surgery.
The injury creates a sense of uncertainty for Kessler, who was not signed to an extension in the offseason, which generated rumors that he could potentially be up for trading. He's set to be a restricted free agent next summer after not coming to a contract agreement with the Jazz, and the injury will likely impact his value to other teams after the season.