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Jazz Trade Kessler for Tax Relief | Utah Jazz News
The Utah Jazz stunned fans by trading Walker Kessler to the Lakers in a move that seemed to prioritize future flexibility over immediate firepower. Acquiring Jaren Jackson Jr., a top-tier defender, likely made Kessler expendable — especially as the Jazz navigate NBA luxury tax pressures. In return, the Lakers handed back some assets, making it a savvy deal for Salt Lake City. Now, the Jazz are rebuilding their interior defense with Jusuf Nurkic, Jaxson Hayes, and Kyle Filipowski — hoping to replicate Kessler’s rim protection without his cost. But with Jackson’s foul trouble and rebounding…
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