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Utah JazzWalker Kessler forces overtime with epic last-second swat vs. Thunder

When the Utah Jazz needed it the most, Walker Kessler was there to stymie the Oklahoma City Thunder’s attack during Thursday night’s showdown between these teams in Salt Lake City. Kessler had a magnificent sequence for the Jazz late in regulation. He was the one who tied the game at 106-106 with a tip-in with only […]

NBANBA Rookie Power Rankings: Paolo Banchero still king at 2023 All-Star break

With 2023 All-Star Weekend upon us, the 2022-23 season is at the de facto halfway point. Now is as good a time as any to assess the rookies in the 2022 NBA Draft class and determine which — if any — players were movers and shakers in these NBA Rookie Power Rankings for the season. To […]

Utah JazzWalker Kessler's rough night draws stern message from Mike Conley

Walker Kessler has had so many breakout games already that seeing a stinker catches Utah Jazz fans off guard. Even Mike Conley Jr. admitted to it after the team’s 115-108 loss to the Atlanta Hawks on Friday. Kessler was coming off monster numbers over his past two games. The Jazz center averaged 15.5 points on […]

Utah JazzLauri Markkanen hilariously employs Utah rookie to be All-Star campaign manager

The Utah Jazz have been one of the surprising teams in the NBA this season. They got off to a strong start and for a while held one of the top four seeds in the Western Conference standings. They’ve since come back down to earth a little bit but they still are in the mix […]

New Orleans PelicansWATCH: Pelicans star Zion Williamson detonates on Jazz rookie for brutal 'Welcome to the NBA' moment

21-year-old rookie Walker Kessler has been making quite a name for himself with the Utah Jazz in his first season in the NBA. Well, the No. 22 overall pick of the 2022 Draft is about to become somewhat of a household name after being put on a poster by none other than Zion Williamson. Unfortunately […]

Utah Jazz3 bold predictions for Walker Kessler in his rookie season with Jazz

Walker Kessler has massive shoes to fill for the Utah Jazz. Not only was he one of the assets that got traded for Rudy Gobert but he is the defensive stalwart’s likely replacement. Kessler, a rookie out of Auburn drafted with the 22nd overall pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, is joining a team whose […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesMinnesota Timberwolves: 2022 NBA Draft Grades For Every Pick

The Minnesota Timberwolves had one of the busier days at the 2022 NBA Draft. They made numerous trades and gave themselves several chances to find someone that can help them return to the postseason. The Timberwolves entered the evening with picks 19, 40, 48 and 50. The new front office regime under Tim Connelly made […]

Minnesota TimberwolvesTimberwolves select Walker Kessler with 22nd pick in 2022 NBA Draft

With the 22nd pick in the 2022 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves has selected Walker Kessler, a 20-year-old center standing 7-foot-1 who shined with the Auburn Tigers last season. Kessler started his collegiate career in North Carolina before transferring to Auburn. He became a starter and one of the best defenders in the country, winning […]

Memphis Grizzlies2 players Grizzlies must avoid in 2022 NBA Draft

The Memphis Grizzlies enjoyed yet another strong season in the 2021-22 campaign, making the postseason for the second consecutive year. Not only that, but the Grizzlies won 50-plus games for the first time since the 2014-15 season. The last time Memphis was this promising, they sported a similarly hard-nosed roster that earned the nickname Grit-N-Grind, […]

Dallas Mavericks3 best options for Mavs with Number 26 pick in 2022 NBA Draft

The Dallas Mavericks are coming off of a terrific season in which they outperformed all expectations. They recently were knocked out of the Western Conference Finals by the Golden State Warriors in a gentleman’s sweep. This should not take away from the success of their 52-30 record and impressive series win over the Phoenix Suns. […]

Milwaukee Bucks3 best options for Bucks with No. 24 pick in 2022 NBA Draft

The Milwaukee Bucks were unable to live up to their sky-high expectations in 2022. Following their NBA championship the previous season, the Bucks were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The injury to Khris Middleton left the Bucks without the necessary scoring power, and the Celtics secured the series victory in […]

Houston Rockets3 best options for Rockets with No. 17 pick in 2022 NBA Draft

The Houston Rockets have multiple chances to beef up their young roster in the 2022 NBA Draft. Aside from the third overall pick, they also have the No. 17 selection as a result of the trade that sent James Harden to the Brooklyn Nets. Most of the marquee names are expected to be off the […]

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