Jazz C Walker Kessler to have season-ending shoulder surgery

utah jazz Center walker kessler The team announced Wednesday that he will undergo season-ending surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left shoulder.

The Jazz said Kessler’s surgery is scheduled for Thursday and will be performed by Dr. Neil L’Attrache in Los Angeles.

Kessler had a strong start to the season, averaging 14.4 points, 10.8 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.8 blocks in five games before suffering an injury.

The 24-year-old player will be a restricted free agent in the offseason. The Jazz and Kessler discussed extending his rookie deal before the October deadline but came no closer to reaching an agreement.

Jusuf Nurkic Taking Kessler’s place in the Jazz’s starting lineup.