The Utah Jazz and restricted free agent center Walker Kessler remain separated in contract discussions, even after the team put a five-year offer worth roughly $140 million on the table.
Kessler’s restricted free agency gives Utah the ability to match outside offers, but the current negotiations have yet to produce an agreement. The reported offer underscores the Jazz’s interest in retaining the young center, though a gulf remains between the sides.
Kessler has been a key frontcourt piece for Utah, providing size and rim protection in the middle. His next contract remains one of the notable unresolved items on the Jazz’s offseason agenda.
Contract talks still unresolved
For now, the situation remains stalled, with no deal finalized despite the substantial long-term proposal. The Jazz and Kessler will need to bridge the remaining gap before a new agreement can be completed.