The New York Knicks have been exploring options to acquire a rim-protecting center, with Walker Kessler emerging as a hot topic. After a disappointing sophomore season, Kessler rebounded this year, becoming a full-time starter for the Utah Jazz and posting career highs in various statistical categories. Despite interest from the Knicks and other contenders, trade rumors suggest he may be highly valued by the Jazz, with reports indicating he is almost unavailable ahead of the trade deadline, complicating potential deals for the Knicks.
It's been very well documented just how badly the Knicks have explored ways to acquire a rim protecting big man.
Now Kessler is coming off of a down season in which he saw his production and role time take an unexpected step back.
Kessler is averaging 29.7MPG, 11.3PPG, 11.4RPG, 1.5APG, and 2.4BPG, while shooting 73.3% from the field, which are all career-highs.
NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Kessler, "is believed to [be] as close to unavailable as it gets... before the trade deadline."
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