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Jazz Trade Kessler for Financial Flexibility | Utah Jazz News
The Utah Jazz traded Walker Kessler to the Lakers in a move that surprisingly eases their financial burden, clearing the path to navigate upcoming contract decisions for Lauri Markkanen and Jaren Jackson Jr. With Jackson’s salary jumping to $49M and Kessler’s departure removing a looming long-term commitment, the Jazz avoid early financial chaos. Young players like Ace Bailey and Darryn Peterson now have time to develop without immediate pressure, though their extensions — coinciding with Markkanen’s — could soon force tough choices. Trading Kessler bought Utah crucial time to build a…
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