"When discussing the potential market for Kessler, the insider revealed that one team in particular with heavy interest in the Jazz center would be the Wizards. "I think there's going to be a pretty robust market for Walker [Kessler]," McMahon said. "I think the Washington Wizards lurk as a strong possibility, that's a team that has a ton of cap space.""
"Kessler's season was cut short after five games with the Jazz this season, but in those five games the Auburn product proved exactly why he's been one of the most coveted centers in the league over the last few years. Averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds and 3.0 assists on 70.3% field goal shooting and 75% from three in those five games, the big man increased his career-averages to 9.5 PPG and 9.3 RPG."
The Washington Wizards have accumulated substantial cap space and trade assets to pursue major upgrades in trades and free agency. The front office under Michael Winger and Will Dawkins has transitioned beyond reconstruction and aims to surround a talented young core with an adequate supporting cast. The team is positioned to be aggressive at the NBA trade deadline while evaluating offseason targets. Walker Kessler is projected to draw a robust restricted free agency market, with Washington as a strong possibility given its financial flexibility. Kessler produced strong per-game numbers in five games this season, boosting his career averages.
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