According to Marc Stein, the New York Knicks and the Los Angeles Lakers tried hard for Walker Kessler at the trade deadline. From Marc Stein’s substack: League sources say that the Knicks were right there with the Lakers in their determination before the trade deadline to try to convince Utah to engage in meaningful Walker Kessler trade talks.

Yet, a rabid Jazz fanbase continues to show out night after night, making their impact felt at each and every home game. Jazz center Walker Kessler spoke about the impact the Utah fans have had across a bumpy season following their 106-134 loss to the Detroit Pistons.